The Willamette Valley Food Project was started by a group of amazing AARP volunteers.
They realized that many of their neighbors wanted to help fight hunger in their community, but for one reason or another, never get around to it. When they heard about the Neighborhood Food Project that began in Ashland, OR and is now in 16 communities across the country. They knew we needed one here!
They had three goals:
- To provide a regular supply of food to hungry neighbors
- To create new neighborhood connections and strengthen the community
- To serve as a model for other communities
The WVFP volunteers canvassed their neighborhoods, knocking on doors and inviting neighbors to participate. Whenever people said “Yes,” the volunteers gave them suggested that they buy just one extra nonperishable food item each week, and store it at home. The volunteers promised to stop by the donors’ homes every two months, pick the food up, and take it directly to the food bank.
We are growing slowly.
With the help of Lane for Food County, volunteers identified a small pantry that needed extra help.
The Willamette Valley Food Project was started by a group of amazing AARP volunteers.
They realized that many of their neighbors wanted to help fight hunger in their community, but for one reason or another, never get around to it. When they heard about the Neighborhood Food Project that began in Ashland, OR and is now in 16 communities across the country. They knew we needed one here!
They had three goals:
- To provide a regular supply of food to hungry neighbors
- To create new neighborhood connections and strengthen the community
- To serve as a model for other communities
The WVFP volunteers canvassed their neighborhoods, knocking on doors and inviting neighbors to participate. Whenever people said “Yes,” the volunteers gave them suggested that they buy just one extra nonperishable food item each week, and store it at home. The volunteers promised to stop by the donors’ homes every two months, pick the food up, and take it directly to the food bank.
We are growing slowly.
With the help of Lane for Food County, volunteers identified a small pantry that needed extra help.