Rural communities in Lane County face real challenges when it comes to accessing food. Many small towns are considered food deserts. They provide residents little or no choice of grocery stores, farmers’ markets and healthy food providers. Transportation to and from Eugene or Springfield – for employment or groceries – may not be available or may… Read more »
Strengthening a countywide network
When you support FFLC, you strengthen a countywide network of providers. FFLC partners with more than 150 programs to distribute food and provide nutrition education. Aquarius Apartments Bethel Food Pantry Blue McKenzie Lion’s Club Foundation Boys & Girls Clubs of Emerald Valley Brattain House Briarwood Manufactured Home Park Bunches of Lunches CAHOOTS Casa de Luz Pantry… Read more »
An apple a day
Potatoes and onions from King Estate, Washington apples, Hood River pears, oranges from California. Thanks to donations from local and regional farms, excess produce from California and produce from FFLC gardens, we are distributing more fresh produce than ever before — and our recipients are loving it. Our emergency food box pantries are distributing… Read more »
Students at Emerald Christian Academy say “I can!” to food drive challenge
Here’s proof that the smallest among us can do big things. With a student body of only 66 students, Emerald Christian Academy in Pleasant Hill took first place in a food drive competition among seven local schools in February. Emerald Christian Academy students collected 393 pounds of food – an average 5.5 pounds of food per… Read more »
It’s ok to ask for help
Colette was diagnosed with bipolar disorder when she was 13, but because her disability wasn’t easy to see her family did not seek treatment for her. As an adult her untreated mental health issues made everything harder — to get and keep a job and to be a mom to her two children. At 39… Read more »
“Now we’re just working on surviving”
Rural food pantries may be located in small towns, but most serve much larger areas. Dexter Food Pantry is one of 20 rural pantries that partner with FOOD for Lane County to distribute food. The pantry serves people living in Dexter, but also in Pleasant Hill, Jasper and Fall Creek. The pantry is only… Read more »
Made with love
Bettina Evans is the house parent and cook for Looking Glass Pathways Girls Program. The Looking Glass Pathways Girls Program is one of 150 programs in Lane County that partners with FFLC to distribute food. The program provides residential mental health, alcohol and drug treatment services for female juvenile offenders ages 12 to 18. Most… Read more »
I’ve gotten used to not having food
John, Shea, Richard, Gerome. People experiencing homelessness in Eugene and Lane County have a name. And a story to tell. Troy had been homeless for about a year when we spoke with him at FFLC’s Dining Room in November. “I’m most proud of my 21-year-old daughter. She’s proof I’m doing something right.” “I’ve been coming to the… Read more »
Struggling to pay rent
30% of Lane County renters spend more than 50% of their income on rent In Eugene that number is 36% and in Springfield 22%. This “severe rent burden” leaves little money for basic needs including food, child care, transportation, healthcare and taxes. When money is tight, food is often the first thing people cut back… Read more »
FFLC partners with new SVDP Youth House
The St. Vincent de Paul Youth House will provide rent-free housing and social services to 13 homeless teen girls. The goal is to help them complete their education and prepare them to live independently and successfully as adults. The SVDP Youth House is a collaborative project involving St. Vincent de Paul, Hosea Youth Services, Directions… Read more »
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