We are stunned and grieving from the traumatic loss of Black American lives as a result of continued systemic racism and recurring police violence. We say the names of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Tony McDade, Ahmaud Arbery and so many others … We hear the voices of our fellow Americans crying for justice, and we… Read more »
COVID-19 VIDEO UPDATE: Food Supply Part 2
Last week I outlined how COVID-19 has disrupted our donated food supply. This week’s video update highlights how we are temporarily purchasing food to help make up for this, including buying directly from local farms. I appreciate hearing from you, so please reach out if you have any comments, questions or suggestions. You can… Read more »
COVID-19 VIDEO UPDATE: Partner Agencies
FFLC works with more than 150 partners to distribute food. More than 70% of that food is distributed through 30 food pantries located throughout the county. This week’s COVID-19 video update highlights how these food pantries are responding to COVID-19 with compassion, commitment and resilience. I appreciate hearing from you, so please reach out… Read more »
Trillium donates $36,000 to help Food for Lane County with ‘snack pack’ program
LANE COUNTY, Ore. — As we head into Memorial Day Weekend, a local company and a nonprofit are teaming up to make sure students are being provided with healthy snacks to last them through the holiday and the summer. When Food for Lane County had no way to expand their “snack packs” program for Lane… Read more »
COVID-19 Video Update: Food Supply Part 1
This week’s video update highlights how COVID-19 has disrupted our local food donations and caused us to temporarily suspend food rescue activities. I appreciate hearing from you, so please reach out if you have any comments, questions or suggestions. You can email me or call me at (541) 343-2822 x102. Thank you, and stay… Read more »
COVID-19 Video Updates
COVID-19 Video Update: The Gardens
Hello, This week’s video update highlights our COVID-19 response at our Gardens Program – The Youth Farm in Springfield and GrassRoots Garden in Eugene. I appreciate hearing from you, so please reach out if you have any comments, questions or suggestions. You can email me or call me at (541) 343-2822 x102. Thank you… Read more »
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COVID-19 Video Update: The Dining Room
This week’s video highlights our COVID-19 response at The Dining Room in downtown Eugene. I appreciate hearing from you, so please reach out if you have any comments, questions or suggestions. You can email me or call (541) 343-2822. Tom Mulhern, Executive Director COVID-19 Video Updates
COVID-19 Video Update: Mobile Pantries
Over the next few weeks, I want to share a few video updates with you to keep you better informed about our response to the challenges we are facing because of COVID-19. This week’s video is about our emergency mobile pantries. I hope these videos give you a sense of the critical work that FOOD… Read more »
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