Food Backpack for Kids

(serving rural Coastal Lane County)

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Raising Awareness, Spreading Hope: Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Month in Coastal Lane County

Why November Matters Every November, communities across the country observe Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Month—a time to recognize our neighbors who are struggling with basic needs and to unite around practical solutions. As many families prepare for...

Facing Fall Hunger: Why World Food Day Matters for Kids in Our Community

October is a season of change on the Oregon Coast—shorter days, colder nights, and the return to school routines. For too many children in rural western Lane County, it’s also a time when food insecurity quietly grows. As backpacks fill with homework and permission...

Back to School, Back to Nourishment: The Return of the Backpack Program

As the new school year begins and children across Florence and Mapleton return to their classrooms with new pencils, notebooks, and backpacks, Food Backpack for Kids (FBFK) is also returning—with backpacks of a different kind. These backpacks are filled not with...
Schools Back! 2024

Schools Back! 2024

School's Back! Food Backpack for Kids Gearing Up to Feed Hungry Students   The start of a new school year fills the air with excitement and anticipation. But for many local children, the transition from summer to fall brings an unfortunate reality - weekends...

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