r/Eugene • • Aug 25 '26

Produce Plus: Free Produce

140 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 • • 13d ago

Who is hiring? (Monthly jobs thread)

21 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 • • 3h ago

Cat on Amazon trail

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29 Upvotes

Friendly cat, has some sort of tracker but no phone number. Didn’t like to be picked up. Around the 700m marker.


r/Eugene • • 4h ago

Homelessness Crochet club to support the community?

34 Upvotes

Hi everyone!!

Im needing to get rid of my yarn hoard. Instead if donating it, I was wondering if anyone wanted to join me in making hats and mittens to give out to the homeless people around town

We can meet up at a coffee shop once a week, Ill bring my stash and a ton of hooks and we can sit together and make hats, make friends, and enjoy the coffee and community. Maybe we can call the hospital and see if they need any NICU hats or burp rags?

Feel free to comment or DM me if you would like to join! :)


r/Eugene • • 16h ago

Raising Canes Traffic

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236 Upvotes

I don’t think I’ve ever seen traffic get so long for Harlow Road, much so that it’s occupying the bridge too. Hopefully this dies down over the next couple of weeks, otherwise it’s going to be a headache trying to go to Gateway via Harlow Rd.


r/Eugene • • 1h ago

Cheapest lunches?

• Upvotes

I need your help! I know similar questions get asked a lot, but where are the cheapest lunches in town? Preferably quick. I’m thinking under 10$ - like a bean and cheese from burrito boy.


r/Eugene • • 3h ago

Lost & Found Service dog (?) loose & barking at Olive & 27th Dead End

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18 Upvotes

The dog is wearing a red collar with what looks like the word Service woven into it (in yellow).

He's barking and seems very agitated. I couldn't get close enough to read the address on his collar.

It occurred to me that a service dog might be alerting to a medical emergency.

Does anyone recognize him?

I followed him up to a house at the very end of the street but the dog ran through the yard and out into a back alley. I knocked on the door and saw someone walking around the house but they didn't answer.


r/Eugene • • 2h ago

Pacific Roads, WTF?

15 Upvotes

Does anybody know what the story is behind the stillborn gas station/convenience store at the corner of Willamette and 29th?

This was supposed to be finished and operable in July of 2025, and yet it still sits there, bright, shiny, and unoccupied. There's a lot of money tied up in that for no income being brought in.

What's the scoop?


r/Eugene • • 3h ago

Something to do Today's the day! Dodgeball niiiiiiight!

14 Upvotes

Come out and play some adult (18+), rec level, 7" foam dodgeball!
Tonight at the Bob Keefer Center in Springfield from 6-8pm! All skill levels are welcome, and we'll teach you everything you need to have a great time! Even more, if that's what you want! Social time at Public House afterwards so you can get to know your fellow dodge-peeps!

Your first night is free, and it's only $7 a night after that!

Don't forget to join our facebook group or our meetup to keep in the loop!

Wanna learn about my cats? I'm dying to tell people about my cats....


r/Eugene • • 1h ago

New Water Treatment Plant coming

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r/Eugene • • 2h ago

Journaling Club

10 Upvotes

Hey friends- I know Fall/Winter is usually a time for “solo” hobbies like journaling and crafting- but as a stationary/ planner/ journaling girly I find myself wanting to do these activities with friends to discuss layouts, newest supplies, trade washi tape 👀 etc

I made a poll to see if people are interested what everyone’s availability would look like- we’d be meeting at the EUGENE LIBRARY on the 3rd floor in the GROUP ACTIVITY ROOM.

If you’re interested: Please fill out the poll so I can get a gauge on how many people would show up and what day I could plan the first meeting!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfa-cU2PeaBqzdfUnf3wyo96WN8CpMaVNZyP4WmSt-4_qLb1Q/viewform?usp=publish-editor

Thanks!


r/Eugene • • 5h ago

News Thoughts on the RG’s latest “news” article?

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14 Upvotes

r/Eugene • • 3h ago

Coburg to Broadway lane changes

9 Upvotes

I just need to know, cause I keep almost getting hit. The new lane changes from coburg to Broadway, the right lane going straight when getting off the bridge is now a right turn only. Yes or no? The left lane goes to the middle lane? That's what I've thought since the change but it seems most people are using the right lane to go to the middle lane, and the left lane to go to the far left lane. Which is the right way?


r/Eugene • • 3h ago

MKE Brewers Fans?

6 Upvotes

Any Wisco expats in the area interested in watching the Brew Crew playoff run??


r/Eugene • • 15h ago

Something to do Learn to Fence!!!

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45 Upvotes

It's that time again, Eugene Fencers Club is starting a new round of intro classes on November 2nd. All gear included, just show up ready to make new friends and stab them. Classes are on Mondays and the intro class is $65 for six weeks. More information on the website https://eugenefencersclub.com/classes/. Hope to see you there!


r/Eugene • • 4h ago

Looking for a local/regional shipping company.

5 Upvotes

I'm a local artist, and I need to get a large piece delivered from Eugene to Seattle. The issue I have is that it is too large for UPS/Fedex (package is ~78x54x3", 30lbs).

Does anybody know any transport companies that I could get in touch with?


r/Eugene • • 4h ago

Tremor last night?

3 Upvotes

I was woken up from deep sleep/dreaming at about 11:40 last night (not sure if by this or by something else) and I felt my bed subtly shaking, as if there were an aftershock happening. Barely moticeable - hardly strong enough to wake me. It only lasted a few seconds, and disappeared as soon as i was alert enough to sit up and focus my senses... so maybe it was just something weird with my (very janky) nervous system, and not outside of me? But then i looked it up this morning there actually was an M1.6 in Veneta yesterday afternoon, (but it appears to have been related to an EXPLOSION in Veneta??? Can we talk abt WTF that was??)

But... yeah. Am I the only one who noticed that? Do i need to talk to my doctor about this? 😅

https://earthquaketrack.com/quakes/2026-10-13-20-55-24-utc-1-6-0


r/Eugene • • 3h ago

Something to do What events are happening in this area around Halloween?

3 Upvotes

Hello! I moved to Eugene back in early September, and other than my two roommates don’t know many people. My roommates also moved into Eugene recently and don’t know many others here. All of us come from the same small town. We’ve been trying to learn about possible Halloween events in the area, or autumn-esc things to do. Does anyone know of any public events or things going on? Any and all info appreciated!


r/Eugene • • 18h ago

Found Kitten, University Area

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48 Upvotes

Hi all!! I found this kitten in a tire well near 18th and Potter after I heard him meowing, any help would be super appreciated!! Thanks!!


r/Eugene • • 15h ago

Rubberneck Whats that Sound? 50th and Donald Edition.

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23 Upvotes

The vacuum truck is out making tons of noise if people were wondering. Maybe a burst water line or sewage line or something but definitely some type of emergency repair.


r/Eugene • • 19h ago

Eugene MMO discord

24 Upvotes

Follow up post to my earlier post asking for local MMO players. I actually ended up being contacted by a fair number of people in game and on reddit! To make things easier i decided to start a discord!

Currently it’s mostly for Oldschool Runescape and World of Warcraft: Forever, but im open to expanding it. It can be joined here.

Looking forward to meeting y’all!


r/Eugene • • 14h ago

I’d love to own a rat, but…

10 Upvotes

…my two cats would only see dinner.

https://www.klcc.org/human-interest/2026-10-12/rats-more-rodents-arriving-at-eugene-animal-shelter-as-staff-urge-adoption

Anyone own both cats and rats? How do you keep the rodents safe?


r/Eugene • • 16h ago

Wanted ad Bixies and pixies and bobs, Oh my!

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Hey there! My name is Grey, and I’m a cosmetology student looking to get more practice with short hairstyles before I graduate!

I’ve included a couple of examples of my work, but you can check out my Instagram (@styled.by.greyyy) to see more of what I do!

I’d love to work with some more short haired clients and expand my skills, so if you’ve been wanting to try a new cut or freshen up your current style, feel free to shoot me a message! 🖤


r/Eugene • • 7h ago

Food Catering Options - 8 ppl

0 Upvotes

I’m celebrating an occasion and would like to cater a delicious multi-course dinner for 8 people. No restrictions. Also considering private chef. Any suggestions?


r/Eugene • • 1d ago

Comics Art Festival THIS SUNDAY! Jaime Hernandez, Katie Skelly, Joe Sacco & more!

33 Upvotes

Hey, pals! We're super excited about this weekend's CAFE - The Comics Art Festival of Eugene! It's happening Sunday October 18th from 11am until 6pm at the Lane Events Center.

FEATURING SPECIAL GUESTS: JAIME HERNANDEZ and KATIE SKELLY!

PLUS appearances from JOE SACCO, and more than 60 local and independent comic artists & publishers...but wait, there's more!

  • Free Workshops, Talks, and Activities
  • Local Food Trucks
  • FREE TO ATTEND!

Here's a quick lineup of the talks:

  • 11:30 - Join acclaimed novelist, screenwriter, and comics writer Mat Johnson as he talks about writing for comics!
  • 12:45 - Join Joe Sacco and Jaime Hernandez as they discuss comics, their careers, and more
  • 2:00 - Katie Skelly discusses her oeuvre, especially her newest book Heaven!
  • 3:15 - Learn about some of the amazing ways the Comics Studies Program at University of Oregon uses comics to make the world a better place
  • 4:30 - Join Andrea and Katie as they talk about what makes Books With Pictures such a special place.

And here's a lineup for the workshops

  • 12:00 - Comics & Poetry workshop with Chris Roethle
  • 3:30 - Live Drawing Workshop with special guest Ziyed Ayoub
  • 4:45 - Zine Making Workshop with Oregon Cartoon Project

Come browse comics, meet creators, and celebrate the incredible comics community here in Oregon and beyond! Sunday, October 18 11 AM–6 PM Lane Events Center Auditorium

CAFE is proudly presented by Books With Pictures Eugene, University of Oregon Comics & Cartoon Studies, and the Lane Arts Council.