Souper Bowl Sunday
Is coming up…
This year the youth will be collecting canned foods for
Food For Lane County.
Please drop off donations in the bins
January 20th – February 7th
Why donate?
Pantries are reporting a sharp increase in the number of clients in the first quarter – indicating the need for emergency food is growing.
Oregon has nation’s highest rate (30%) for child hunger. In Lane County, 53% of the children qualify for free/reduced school meals.
The Dining Room is seeing more new people this year. In the first quarter of this year, there was a 34% increase in the number of individual diners compared to the first quarter of last year.
Oregon’s unemployment rate continues to be among the highest in the nation, hovering near the 9% mark. Most people don’t access emergency food services until other resources have run out.
1 in 3 Lane County residents is eligible for emergency food assistance.
Thank you for helping us make a difference in our community!!
Healthy Suggestions with a Great Shelf Life:
Canned meats (tuna, chicken, salmon, corned beef)
Low-sugar fruit, dried fruit, jams and jellies, unsweetened applesauce
Canned and dried beans (pinto, navy, kidney, refried)
Canned stew, chili, hearty soups, and broth
Boxed macaroni and cheese
Pasta, rice, cereal, corn meal
Cooking oil and olive oil
Canned tomato products (whole, paste, spaghetti sauce)
Peanut Butter
Ethnic foods (mole, tortillas, enchilada sauce, cumin, chilies)