Willamalane Hosts Food Drive at Camp Putt Sept. 12-14
Join a special afternoon at Camp Putt that benefits Willamalane's food pantry. On Sept. 12-14, bring three cans of food per person as admission for a round of mini-golf at Camp Putt. Donations will support the food pantry at Willamalane Adult Activity Center and help stock it for the upcoming season.
Willamalane has seen a 20% increase in the number of people visiting the food pantry this summer. Typically, the pantry gets a majority of its donations from various Willamalane events that encourage donations in lieu of admission fees, such as Children’s Celebration and Concerts in the Park. While those events collected nearly 3,000 pounds of food this summer, the number is fewer than last year. With the rising need in our community, Willamalane is seeking additional donations to help fill the gap.
Tracy Kribs, Willamalane Special Events and Operations Program Manager, shared, “We hope folks come out to Camp Putt this weekend, have some fun, and support our neighbors facing food insecurity.”
Donations can also be made during regular business hours at Willamalane Adult Activity Center at any time of year. The most in-demand items include non-perishable, high-protein foods, such as tuna, peanut butter, and beans. A full list of high-demand items is available at willamalane.org/food.
Willamalane also operates Thurston Community Garden, where one plot is reserved to grow fresh produce for the pantry. So far this season, that plot has produced 843 pounds of food for the food pantry.
About Willamalane Food Programs
Willamalane's food programs address the needs of the Springfield-area community by providing affordable or free ways to access food. Willamalane’s food pantry is open every Wednesday from 12-1 p.m. and is located at the Willamalane Adult Activity Center. There are no income verification or personal identification requirements. For more information, please call 541-736-4444.
Other food programs at Willamalane Adult Activity Center include a monthly community breakfast and daily senior meals. Food for Lane County also hosts a mobile food pantry at Bob Keefer Center on the fourth Friday of each month.