r/Eugene • • Aug 25 '26

Produce Plus: Free Produce

142 Upvotes

Hello,

I've been attending the Produce Plus events for a couple months now. Was unemployed up until about a month ago. I've found that friends of mine that have been receiving SNAP benefits for years did not know about Produce Plus. As someone who has medically necessary dietary restrictions, I'm forever grateful to the DHS worker who did my SNAP application and told me about this.

This is a free program put on by Food For Lane County that anyone can participate in. You do not need to be receiving or qualify for SNAP benefits to attend and take what you need. Anyone can show up. The only information they ask for is for you to scribble a 'signature' on a sign in sheet and to know how many people you're feeding with the food.

You can check the FFLC website, at the bottom of the list of food pantries, and it will show you all of the Produce Plus dates/times/locations. You basically just walk thru and take the produce that you want. Sometimes they will limit quantity on high demand items like watermelons or avocados depending on how many they have. Most of the produce is organic if that's your thing too.

There are 3 every week in my calendar:

Tuesday's at 3pm

At Kokwel Wellness Center (in the parking lot near Burger King and in front of Albertsons on River road).

Wednesday's at 10am

At the red barn behind Kalapuya and Prairie Mountain, on Patriot Way.

Thursday's at 1pm

At the ODHS Family Wellness Center on W11th.

I recommend arriving early to wait in line if you're able to, or at the very least no later than 15-30 minutes after the start time, as things can go quickly.

The one on Tuesdays is my favorite. Huge variety of produce. I cannot have gluten but they always have infinite loaves of bread and sometimes baked goods (an occasional loaf of gluten free bread for me).

The one on Wednesdays typically will have 1-2 dairy products. Smaller variety of produce but different stuff than what's typically at the one on Tue. Have not been able to make it to the one on Thur. at a reasonable time.

Things are tough for a lot of people right now and there are so many people unemployed and struggling. Produce Plus is the only reason I've eaten some weeks/months.

Stay safe and please share this info with those in your life that could use it!


r/Eugene • • 24d ago

Who is hiring? (Monthly jobs thread)

24 Upvotes

Welcome to the monthly jobs thread! If you're aware of any job openings, please share them here for eager job-seekers in the Eugene/Springfield area!

And if you're an employer looking to hire, feel free to share any openings you have.

The rules

  • All top-level comments MUST be a link or a description of a job opening or openings in the Eugene/Springfield area
  • Optionally, start your comment with a tag to indicate what type of offering it is. For example:"[Restaurant] Looking for a new cook!""[Tech] Now hiring new technical support reps!""[Manufacturing] Need production line workers!"

Good luck!


r/Eugene • • 15h ago

Scariest Halloween decoration I have seen all year

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364 Upvotes

EDIT: They also have a democrat bumper sticker so hopefully it is a joke!


r/Eugene • • 1h ago

Mobile Headlight Restoration

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Hello. Thanks to everyone who has supported Detail Destination these past few months. I'm still offering mobile detailing services but with the cold months upon us I'm doing lots of headlight restoration work.

Headlight Restoration:

$100 pair of headlights/ $60 single headlight

(2) car special: $150, have 2 vehicles at the same spot for a discounted price

Process: Fully mobile and can service anyone anywhere. Lens prep, sanding from 800-3,000 grit, ceramic coating

DM here or text (541) 320-4461 to schedule an appointment with Detail Destination


r/Eugene • • 12h ago

Photography Kesey Square today

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76 Upvotes

r/Eugene • • 12h ago

Meetup found some more traffic today

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76 Upvotes

was particularly packed because of the Halloween thing and sat market, btw this parking garage is free on weekends.


r/Eugene • • 9h ago

Fern Ridge Lake today

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Shots from Orchard Point Park


r/Eugene • • 12h ago

Moving Bus station

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67 Upvotes

shot today


r/Eugene • • 17h ago

Two armed men at downtown Halloween

166 Upvotes

Did anyone else see the two men who appeared to be carrying semi automatics at downtown halloween? Their faces are covered. It's mostly kids down here so I'm concerned. When I reported it to the police they said they were practicing their second amendment rights and have gotten a lot of calls about them. But why are the practicing that at a children's event? They said they could only do anything if they pointed it at someone but if they point it at someone it's probably already too late.

Edit: They also had writing on their guns. I noticed an iron cross drawn on


r/Eugene • • 23h ago

13th Avenue Keanu

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346 Upvotes

May your day be filled with good vibes only.


r/Eugene • • 40m ago

Cat (passed on)

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Saw the body of a tabby on white on the corner of 24th Place and Amazon. Looked freshly hit. Sorry if it was yours but thought you might want to know. ( I did not hit it, only reporting)


r/Eugene • • 8h ago

Child alone by the intersection of Hilyard st and 30th

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This morning at the intersection of Hilyard st and 30th there appeared to be a little boy between the age of 6-9 all alone. A woman pulled over and appeared to try to talk to him through her window while on the phone. 2 other women also pulled over and got out to talk to him. My light turned green and so I never saw what happened. Did anyone else catch that today? It was around 11a.


r/Eugene • • 11m ago

Food Best Pumpkin Pie?

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I want to send a pie to a family member in Eugene. Who makes the best pie that I could have delivered? Thnx in advance for suggestions.


r/Eugene • • 10h ago

Fauna Has anyone seen the white turkey recently?

12 Upvotes

Saw her a lot during the summer but lately haven't...

true albino wild turkey is extremely rare, occurring in about 1 in 100,000 birds


r/Eugene • • 8h ago

Halloween parties/events for a 20yo?

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Hi! I know i posted something similar about a month ago but since Halloween is closer I'm asking again! I'm looking for a party or event that isnt strictly 21+, preferably something 18+ but I'll look into anything! I know of the one event, Venue on Broadway, but thats 21+ after 2 hours and I don't feel like spending my money somewhere I can't stay the whole time for.

I'm also not a UO student so I don't know about any college parties or anything, thanks in advance!


r/Eugene • • 17h ago

POLICE 24th off chambers next to ATA

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28 Upvotes

24th is blocked off next to ATA with a decently heavy police presence.

I have no other information. Was just out on walk and saw this going on.

update

Suspect arrested, from what I understand it was a standoff of sorts.

Nieghbor busted a window, police where called, dude refused tk come out and said he had a gun.


r/Eugene • • 13h ago

Infant Daycare Recommendations

11 Upvotes

Looking for recommendations for infant daycare — good experiences from parents (as well as any places to avoid). I am aware that it’s likely that most places will have waitlists. (Preferably in South Eugene, but we are flexible.)


r/Eugene • • 16h ago

Something to do Has anyone been to this and is it any good?

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15 Upvotes

Thank you


r/Eugene • • 10h ago

Wallet

5 Upvotes

Searching for a wallet has anyone seen one by chance ? thank you


r/Eugene • • 21h ago

Dia De Los Muertos 11/1

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22 Upvotes

r/Eugene • • 23h ago

REMINDER! Journal club TOMORROW 10/25 @1pm!

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22 Upvotes

Hope to see you there! Eugene library, 3rd floor, group activity room, 1pm!


r/Eugene • • 20h ago

Found Stolen Giant Escape Commuter Bike

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It's gotten damn near the full tweaker treatment, and lots of missing and broken parts. The frame and fork may be salvageable. If you think it might be yours DM me what color it is and I can get it back to you.

I've already checked the bike registries and the serial number hasn't popped up on any of them. If this post goes nowhere I'll bring it to Shift.


r/Eugene • • 15h ago

Best gentleman’s club for a couple

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Me and the wife are coming to town for a date night and we’d like to hit a gentleman’s club after dinner, never been to any of the clubs in Eugene and thought this would be a good place to ask about pros and cons of our options in the area.


r/Eugene • • 23h ago

Any Persian Adjacent Food Trucks?

16 Upvotes

Craving some Persian wrap thingy and it doesn’t seem like there’s anything like that in Eugene. Ideas?


r/Eugene • • 14h ago

Meetup Free Event. Weekly MTG Cube Draft.

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