Feed the Flock
The following is a list of services and programs that offer free food, meals, and support for accessing resources. Their availability and operation remain fluid and subject to change without notice. Follow @feedtheflockuo on Facebook and Instagram for the most up-to-date information regarding program changes.
ECM Student Food Pantry – Open 4-6 pm Wednesdays and Thursdays. 710 E. 17th Ave., Eugene, OR 97401. Check the Student Food Pantry Facebook page for updates, including the possible addition of Saturday hours.
Produce Drops – Free, fresh produce for students every Tuesday of the month from 3–5 p.m. during the academic term (i.e., not during winter break). Produce Drops take place in the EMU amphitheater rain or shine.
SNAP Enrollment Help – The Student Sustainability Center (@uo_ssc) and the Duck Nest are working to ensure continuity in SNAP enrollment help. SNAP enrollment drop-in hours with the Duck Nest are posted on the Duck Nest Instagram (@uo_ducknest). The SSC also has SNAP drop-in hours, which are updated on their Instagram (@feedtheflockuo). Please follow the Duck Nest and the Student Sustainability Center on social media to stay up to date.
Ducks Feeding Ducks – Emergency meal dollars will remain available and can be used wherever Duck Bucks are accepted. To qualify, students must not have more than $4 in their Duck Bucks account and may not have used the program already this term. Additional funds can be received upon meeting with the Office of the Dean of Students.
Hearth and Table Meals – Free community meals and meal preparation with a professional chef. Hearth & Table doesn’t hold meals during finals week or winter break. Student volunteers must sign up in advance by emailing sisterclare@welcometocentral.net. Meals are served on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. to any student for free. For updates, check the Good Soil website and Hearth & Table on Instagram: @hearthandtableck and @feedtheflockuo. Read the Good Soil blog for more news and opportunities.
Additional Resources via FOOD for Lane County
All times and dates are subject to change. Please call FOOD for Lane County or check out the FFLC website for the most up-to-date information.
Free produce and groceries: Call FOOD for Lane County at 541-343-2822 to find out which location best serves you.
Hot meals:
- The Dining Room: 270 W 8th Ave.; passing out to-go meals Monday–Thursday 12–12:45 p.m.
- St. Vincent de Paul Service Station: 450 B Hwy 99 N; 18+ only, limited number of guests in the building, outdoor respite space available
- Ebbert Memorial Methodist Church: 532 C St., Springfield; passing out to-go meals Monday 8:30–10:30 a.m. & Tuesday/Thursday 8–11:15 a.m.
- Eugene Catholic Worker: 5th St. and Washington Ave.; Wed–Sat 8:30–9:30 a.m., Tuesday–Thursday 4:30–5 p.m.
- Free People!: Lamb’s Cottage at Skinner’s Butte, Eugene; Saturday Breakfast 9:15–9:45 a.m., Saturday dinner
- Burrito Brigade: First Christian Church, 1143 Oak St., Eugene; Sunday 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
- First Christian Church: 1166 Oak St., Eugene; Sunday 7:45–9:15 a.m.
- Food Not Bombs: 10 E. Broadway, Eugene; Friday 3 p.m.
- Food Pantry at Daily Bread: 89780 N. Game Farm Rd., Eugene; 2nd and 4th Thursdays, 2–6 p.m.
- Double Up Food Bucks!: Receive up to $10 for fruits and vegetables with SNAP at farmers markets when you spend $10 on your SNAP card. Go to the token vendor, spend $10 and get an additional $10!