JUNCTION CITY, Ore. — A Junction City food bank held a “food parade” as a way of transporting thousands of pounds of goods to its new and improved location. The organization plans to move to a bigger location where it can hopefully provide even more service to those in need. Dozens of volunteers showed up … Continue reading »
Food Bank Holds Empty Bowls Fuse-a-Thon
EUGENE, Ore. — Families can have some fun while helping feed hungry families in Lane County. Monday night is the first night of the Food for Lane County Fuse-a-thon. There they can make a work of art that will be sold during the Empty Bowls Sale. The event is a huge fundraiser for the food … Continue reading »
Home Show Draws Record Crowd
EUGENE, Ore. — Sunday was the fourth and final day of the Lane County Home and Garden Show and a crowd showed up to get one last glimpse at the latest in home improvement. Organizers say an estimated 25,000 people made their way through the Lane Events Center for the weekend’s show. They say the … Continue reading »
FFLC Gardens Need Green Thumbs
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — Spring is on its way. While it may be too early to plant vegetables, the Food for Lane County gardens are getting ready for the growing season. At FLLC’s Youth Farm there’s always work to be done, even in the off season when it’s gray and cloudy. “Even when it rains, yes,” … Continue reading »
Local Potters Help Raise Funds
EUGENE, Ore. — Local pottery enthusiasts spent the weekend doing what they love, but this time in the name of charity. This weekend was the sixth annual “Throw-a-Thon” at the Eugene pottery studio Clay Space. Dozens of skilled potters donated their time and effort this weekend to help raise money for Food For Lane County. … Continue reading »
New Food Pantry to Open
EUGENE, Ore. — Help is available for low-income families. Food for Lane County is preparing to launch another mobile food pantry this weekend. The site at St. Matthew’s Church on River Road is the first mobile food pantry offering assistance in the Eugene area. The goal is to serve residents in the 97404 zip code … Continue reading »
Interview: New Food Pantry Opens
EUGENE, Ore. — More help is now available for local hungry families. In 2010, Food for Lane County launched its first mobile food pantry as a way to get emergency food into underserved area. There are sites at Guy Lee Elementary, Hamlin Middle School, Culp Creek, and this weekend it’s opening its fourth site. The … Continue reading »
FFLC Meets its Donation Goal
EUGENE, Ore. — Food For Lane County announce that it had met its donation goal Tuesday, way ahead of schedule. In early February, organizers say an anonymous donor approached them with a challenge to raise $100,000 by February 28th and the donor would match the amount. Since then, organizers say donations have been pouring in … Continue reading »
Donor Gives Fund-Matching Challenge
EUGENE, Ore. — Food for Lane County is on its way to getting a big financial boost. An anonymous donor will match up to $100,000 this month only. Two months after holidays, typically this time of year donations at Food for Lane County tend to drop. Not this February. Somebody, who could be watching this … Continue reading »
FFLC Works to Raise $100,000
EUGENE, Ore. — Food For Lane County is on its way to get a big financial boost. An anonymous donor will match up to $100,000 in donations collected during the month of February. Food For Lane County has already raised $50,000 so far but wants to double that number. KEZI 9 News Anchor Sean Cuellar … Continue reading »
