Lane County Food Resources

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Need food?
Connect with local FREE food and meal sites

Lane County will make a best effort to keep these resources up to date. Community members are encouraged to call or verify a resource is still available before visiting.

Free Food Finder | Food for Lane County

Food for Lane County works with many local partners to provide free food and meals throughout the community in Lane County.

https://www.foodforlanecounty.org/food/free-food-finder/

Free Food Boxes| Waste To Taste

Waste to Taste is open Monday thru Friday, by appointment only. They work with local restaurants, grocery stores, & farms to rescue food that would otherwise end up in landfills, and get it to people in need. Our free pantry is setup like a grocery store, where shoppers navigate food by aisles, selecting items that their household will be able to use & enjoy.

https://burritobrigade.org/waste-to-taste/

Little Free Pantries and Community Fridges | Burrito Brigade

Little Free Pantries and Community Fridges: These are small wooden pantries or fridges located around town that are stocked on a weekly basis by neighbors and folks who want to help. They work on a “take what you need, leave what you can” model. Little Free Pantries usually have canned and dry goods, while fridges may include fresh or ready-to-eat foods.

https://burritobrigade.org/pantries/

Food Aid Map| 86 Hunger

The 86 Hunger Food Aid Map: Is an online tool that helps connect people with nearby food resources throughout Lane County. The map includes pantries, community fridges, meal sites, and other programs offering free or low-cost food. It’s updated regularly so you can easily find locations, hours, and contact information for the help you need.

https://maphub.net/86_Hunger/food-aid

Food & Community Resource Guides

Food & Community Resource Guides: These are provided by community partners to the public so that our neighbors can find where to go for food, basic needs, and get additional resources. Some resources are available online and some are available in printable download as PDFs

Neighborhood Anarchist Collective: Eugene Resource Guide

Black Thistle Street Aid: Advocacy & Resources

Donate Food At These Locations
Support community members experiencing food insecurity

What kind of Food should I donate? | Food donation Guidance

Items that can be donated: [PDF Printable Version]

High-protein, shelf-stable foods, such as canned meats and fish, nuts, peanut butter, jerky and lentils
Breakfast foods, such as cereal, oatmeal, granola, granola bars, protein bars, protein shakes and coffee
Canned tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce and spaghetti sauce
Canned vegetables and beans
Condiments, cooking oils, spices, baking mixes, flour, sugar, baking soda and powder
Easily prepared or already prepared foods, such as mac ‘n’ cheese
Low-sugar dried fruit, apple sauce and canned fruit without syrup
Masa, mole, chiles and other specialty spices
Pasta, rice and corn meal
Shelf-stable milk and milk alternatives, such as oat milk, almond milk and soy milk
Soups, stews, chili and broths