The UpRiver Pantry sits on the banks of the Row River, 15 miles southeast of Cottage Grove. It is one of 20 pantries that partner with FFLC to serve rural Lane County. Another 13 pantries serve Eugene and Springfield. The pantry is especially important for neighbors who rely on it for food. And that number… Read more »
All are Welcome at Fern Ridge Community Dinner
Fern Ridge Community Services provides a hot meal every Sunday at Fernridge Faith Center in Veneta. The church has changed hands over the years, but the tradition of feeding people continues. Janet Appleford coordinates the meal with a small group of dedicated volunteers. She took over it from the couple who started it more than 20… Read more »
11th Annual Grilled Cheese Experience
11th Annual Grilled Cheese Experience presented by the Springfield Drifters Baseball Club! February 1 – 28, 2025 Get your taste buds ready! #CheeseLuv25 This is truly a deluxe edition with a record-breaking 48 restaurants offering their twists on our favorite comfort food! For each sandwich you purchase, the restaurants will donate $2.00 to FOOD… Read more »
Basketball Champ Sabrina Ionescu Helps Dunk on Hunger
On November 9, FFLC was thrilled to host Sabrina Ionescu, former University of Oregon Women’s Basketball star, 2024 National Championship winner with the WNBA NY Liberty and 2024 US Olympic Gold Medalist, as well as her husband Hroniss Grasu, former UO Duck Football and NFL player. Sabrina and her foundation, the SI20 Foundation, are passionate… Read more »
A Forever Home for the Youth Farm
After 25 years of operating its Youth Farm on land owned by the Springfield School District, FOOD For Lane County is excited to share that the organization has purchased a large parcel of prime agricultural land near the base of Mt. Pisgah southeast of Eugene, and will relocate the Youth Farm in 2026. The current… Read more »
Why Dr. Ami Bear & Dr. David Bear Support FFLC
21st Annual Empty Bowls Dinner & Auction Auction Chairs Dr. Ami Bear and Dr. David Bear Talk About Why They Support FFLC We are so excited for our 21st Annual Empty Bowls Dinner & Auction on September 28 at the Lane Events Center. We hope you can join us. We spoke recently with auction chairs… Read more »
Help FFLC Choose a New Logo!
You’re invited to join us for an exciting project! FOOD For Lane County is refreshing our brand! We’re updating our logo and how we represent ourselves in the community. While our brand is well-known and recognized, it’s time for an update to keep it fresh and consistent. We have three potential new logos and would… Read more »
Back to School: News and Resources!
As the new school year approaches, we want to thank you to everyone who has partnered with us and participated in our Summer Food Program! We are thrilled to keep serving you until August 23rd. We’ve got a wealth of back-to-school resources to share, courtesy of the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS). Click Here… Read more »
Free breakfast, lunch available for Lane County kids this summer
While school is out, many guardians might have a difficult time finding affordable, healthy meal options for kids, but there are several free alternatives across Lane County. Parents, guardians and caretakers can accompany children ages 0-18 to the meal site programs listed below. Most meal sites require children to eat there, as there is no… Read more »
SMART Reading partnering with FOOD For Lane County
The nonprofit SMART Reading is partnering up with FOOD For Lane County to make sure kids not only have healthy food this summer but healthy minds as well. Now through August 23rd kids can receive meals at more than 30 locations around Lane County. This is for kids 18 and younger but now for the… Read more »