More than 70 percent of the 9 million pounds of food we distributed last year was provided by 34 food pantries. This week’s video update describes how our partners have… Read more »
COVID-19 and Food Insecurity in Lane County
Food insecurity is defined as the lack of access to sufficient food because of limited financial resources. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) conducts an annual household survey to track… Read more »
FFLC COVID-19 Response: Video and Photo Updates
Check out what FOOD For Lane County and our donors and volunteers have done to support the community during the COVID-19 pandemic: COVID-19 Video and Photo Updates (listed individually below)… Read more »
Chefs’ Night Out Statement for 2021
This Spring feels especially hopeful, but there are still many Springtime traditions that must continue waiting before we can enjoy them again. One of them is Chefs’ Night Out (CNO),… Read more »
Stimulate the fight against hunger
The past year has demonstrated how important food assistance is during a time of crisis. It has also tested the strength and resilience of our local food assistance network. One… Read more »
Thank you Oregon Food Bank for your assistance!
We would like to thank our partner Oregon Food Bank for a Rapid Response grant of $5,000, which we used to help purchase a new set of convection ovens for… Read more »
Youth Farm Caretaker Richard Marshall
We mourn the tragic loss of our Volunteer Caretaker Richard Marshall. Richard, who has been at the FOOD For Lane County Youth Farm for the past 10 years, was found… Read more »
Grilled Cheese Experience 2021 – Passport Turn-in and Prizes!
PASSPORT TURN-IN & PRIZES 🧀❤️ 🧀❤️ 🧀❤️ Monday, March 1st is the last day to turn in your passport. There are Three (3) Turn-in Options: RESTAURANTS: You may turn it… Read more »
Rural Organizing Project takes on food pantry status
Volunteers prepare food in ROP’s kitchen on Feb. 18. With an average of 600 families served per week, the organization is on the constant lookout for those who can volunteer… Read more »
International Paper Foundation Aids Holiday Farm Fire Response
Working out of a relief center in Blue River, John Carlile and some dedicated volunteers are distributing food and other essentials to people affected by the Holiday Farm Fire. “Folks… Read more »