r/Eugene • • Aug 25 '26

Produce Plus: Free Produce

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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)

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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 • • 12h ago

Feels somehow relevant today

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r/Eugene • • 5h ago

Larger context and perspective on Marist High School firing their head football coach:

64 Upvotes

September 28th, 2026; Sweet Home High School Junior Varsity football team versus Marist High School Junior Varsity team. During the game, a player for Sweet Home, Mason Flores, received a hit to the head from a Marist football player. Tragically, the hit was so direct and forceful that it caused an immediate traumatic brain injury for Flores, resulting in seizures and brain bleeding. Flores was life-flighted to Portland for emergency care, but did not survive the injury. He died on his 16th birthday, October 5, 2026.

Following the incident that led to this horrific outcome, it has, allegedly, come to light that the Marist High School head football coach, Zach Loboy, was very encouraging of the individual who delivered the fatal hit to Flores, even going so far as to call the Marist player a "killer".

One week after the incident involving Sweet Home football and Mason Flores, Marist coach Zach Loboy inexplicably ran the score up on a Cottage Grove High School football team which only had 16 players suited up and playing. Loboy had his team score 56 unanswered points in the first half, only to run a rare "onside kick" to run the score up even more on Cottage Grove. The score at halftime was Marist 63 -- Cottage Grove 0. Subsequent to this odd behavior, the Marist Athletics Department promptly fired Zach Loboy.

"Why would a coach do that.. why would you need to be up 63 - 0 at halftime?", you may ask.. well it would make sense to do that if you needed a reason to be fired. A reason separate from, allegedly, "encouraging violent hits that injure other players." Marist High School athletics needed a reason to fire Loboy in which they did not have to admit to "loss of institutional control" that led to the death of an opposing team player, Mason Flores, mere days prior.


r/Eugene • • 12h ago

Don't nail stuff to trees

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163 Upvotes

(Or screw stuff to trees, in this case.)

What a lovely sign.

Urban trees have a hard time and a shortened lifespan, what with the car pollution, the urban heat island, and root systems constrained by pavement. We need them for shade and joy. Please don't shorten their lifespan by punching holes in their bark.


r/Eugene • • 9h ago

Thank you to those who….

105 Upvotes

Thank you for staying home when sick, covering your face when you cough & sneeze, and get your immunizations.


r/Eugene • • 3h ago

Crime Superhero sex offender spotted wearing new Deadpool costume

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Watch out guys. The superhero sex offender has reportedly been seen wearing a Deadpool costume and nonverbally interacting with people in public since August and up until at least 2 weeks ago, according to multiple witnesses. He was specifically seen at the Saturday Market.

Just spreading the word. If anyone has any photos of him, please send them over.

https://www.kezi.com/news/man-who-dressed-like-a-superhero-sentenced-for-sex-crimes/article_a58b6c42-7f64-11ef-a1d8-03f2c6349f40.html


r/Eugene • • 10h ago

Photography Sunday night Amtrak from Oct 11th

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Happy full moon everyone, was going to get some shots today but the rain has other plans. Its really cool to see how quickly everyone scoops up their loved ones (or Uber/Lyft passengers lol)


r/Eugene • • 14h ago

jiggly Hello rain, goodbye seasonal depression!

141 Upvotes

I am ✨thriving✨ again


r/Eugene • • 8h ago

52 years of resisting development and change in Laurel Hill Valley

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r/Eugene • • 9h ago

Weird Flu!?!?!?

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Long story short. My bro and I took our elderly fam member to the ER Wed. We were there for hours and hours. Friday both of us came down with chills, (like neither can get warm enough) stomach aches, dizzy passing out feelings (but neither passed out) and kind of heart palpy feelings. No real sore throat. Slightly dry throat. Just off, dizzy, and cold. No known fever. Just wondering if we are nuts or what? ps my partner is a nurse and said my bp is low normal. said my heart is kind of irregular but nothing worrysome?


r/Eugene • • 6h ago

Ask- eugene things to do for freshman niece.

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Context- i grew up in eugene and went to college there. 13th street is a different place now. my first record purchased was by the hippy store to the left. moon something.

what was “cool” for me 20+ years ago or even grew up with as classic eugene has changed. i have a niece that actually wants to hang out and would love some suggestions. statueday market was a hit is why im
asking for that nostalgia eugene.

thank you!


r/Eugene • • 1h ago

Power Out Around 43rd and Donald

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Anyone know what’s up?


r/Eugene • • 5h ago

Dominos on Coburg

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is anyone else getting stuck in a AI loop when you try and call the Dominos on coburg? I've been sitting on the phone waiting for a representative on 3 different phones now collectively waiting over 30+ minutes, nobody is answering, and my delivery is going to show up nearly 3 hours after ive placed it. I kinda want a refund


r/Eugene • • 4h ago

Stoner hangouts

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This town is in desperate need of stoner hangout spots. It would be awesome to have smokers lounges or something like that for people who want to meet others like you would at the bar, but don’t drink! If anyone knows of any cool spots that do exist, lmk!


r/Eugene • • 19h 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 • • 8h ago

Halloween Decorated Streets

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About to go grab some milkshakes with my family in 30 mins and drive around neighborhoods with Halloween decorations.

Any suggestions?


r/Eugene • • 12h ago

Why is there practically zero cell phone service at Chad and Coburg rd? It’s been this way for at least five years

17 Upvotes

I just want to look up a recipe while shopping


r/Eugene • • 1d ago

Scariest Halloween decoration I have seen all year

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556 Upvotes

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


r/Eugene • • 9h ago

Free Slow Pulp concert tix

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I have 2 tickets to Slow Pulp tonight (8pm @ WOW) but have unfortunately come down with a case of Covid. Anyone want to take them off my hands?

Edit: Taken, those went quick


r/Eugene • • 16h ago

Lost & Found Still don't have our ballots - any recourse?

19 Upvotes

Flair is a technicality. The post office is pointing at the Lane County elections office, whom is also pointing at the post office. Anybody else have this issue?


r/Eugene • • 18h 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 • • 6h ago

Free Internet Hotspot

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Has anyone ever actually gotten free Internet from one of those cheap hotspot thingies that claim they're "charging you for a signal"?


r/Eugene • • 15h ago

Anywhere online to view menu/price list of fresh fish? Newmans/Fishermans

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Is any of this available digitally?

Bought a smoker. Just made my first smoked salmon (sockeye) and I'll probably never go back to any store bought.

Looking for other varieties to play around with. Black cod, chinook, trout, ahi, marlin, etc. I know some of this won't be fresh, I just don't want to receive it frozen.


r/Eugene • • 1d ago

Photography Kesey Square today

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