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SIUSLAW NEWS | WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2020 | 3A Community News FOLLOW US FOR THE LATEST NEWS /S IUSLAW N EWS @S IUSLAW N EWS T HE S IUSLAW N EWS . COM Dutch Bros Foundation supports Florence Food Share F lorence Food Share, a nonprofit dedicated to alleviating food inse- curity throughout the Siuslaw region, and Dutch Bros Foundation, the phil- anthropic arm of Dutch Bros Coffee, are providing much-needed as- sistance to those impacted by the economic fallout of the coronavi- rus pandemic. The foundation’s gift of $693 can help address in- creasing need for food security as the numbers of unemployment and furloughed workers grow. The gift is part of a larger $1 million commitment made by the Dutch Bros Foundation to assist organizations in its seven operat- ing states. Partnering with local food banks allows the donation to make an immediate impact in areas hit hardest by COVID-19. “Dutch Bros has always been about people first, and we feel fortunate to be working with our longtime partners in meeting community needs,” said Katie Hutchinson, vice president of philan- Rental Center Backhoe / Excavator Hedge Trimmer / Tile Cutter And more…… For the homeowner or contractor Reservations taken for all Equipment Monday—Friday 8 to 5 1550 6th St. & Hwy 101 541-997-2653 thropy at Dutch Bros Coffee. Through the Dutch Bros Founda- tion, coupled with our annual “Dutch Luv” day give-back in February, we hope to ease the hardship many face in simply putting food on the table. This gift is one more way we can show up and make a difference. The mission of the Florence Food Share is to alleviate hunger and en- hance the health and dignity of people in Lane County. They are an emergen- cy food pantry offering free food in a shopping style experience for peo- ple with low incomes. They provide a three to five day supply of food per household to about 4,000 people a year. Supplemental perishable foods are also available in the lobby, serving an average of 100 people daily. Florence Food Share also grows nearly 10,000 pounds of food yearly in their production garden. The Dutch Bros Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Dutch Bros Coffee, supports programs and projects in three core areas: youth, health, and origins (sourc- es of its coffee bean). Each year since its inception in 2016 as the Love Abounds Foundation, it has giv- en several million dollars to local, state and national causes. Learn more about the foundation at www.dutchbros.com/dutch-bros- foundation. Oregon to provide 351,000+ children with meal replacement benefits The Department of Hu- man Services (DHS) and the Oregon Department of Ed- ucation (ODE) announced today that Oregon families with children who are eligi- ble for free or reduced-price school meals will get cash benefits for the meals they would have received at school even if they have been accessing meals from schools during the closure. The USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) authorized DHS to provide Oregon P-EBT Pandem- ic School Meal Replace- ment Benefits to more than 351,000 students receiving free or reduced-price school meals in Oregon, including almost 147,000 students al- ready receiving Nutrition Assistance. Households will receive benefits equivalent to one free lunch and one free breakfast for each eligi- ble child – $5.70 per normal school day for the months of March, April, May and June. FEATURED HOME OF THE WEEK “Together, DHS and ODE are working to ensure no child in Oregon goes hun- gry during the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Dan Haun, DHS Self-Sufficiency Pro- grams Director. “This re- source is the result of our strong collaboration and will provide additional sup- port for child nutrition and expand families’ options for healthy food.” “The approval of this pro- gram highlights the tremen- dous partnership between ODE and DHS and our shared desire to strengthen our communities,” added Dustin Melton, Director of ODE’s Child Nutrition Programs. “The P-EBT pro- gram will support student’s nutritional needs during a time of crisis and uncertain- ty.” Eligible Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Pro- gram (SNAP) households will have their March, April and May benefits automat- ically deposited to their existing Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) accounts in late May. Students who get free or reduced-price school meals Oregon Department of Human Services Safe- ty-Health-Independence but do not receive SNAP benefits will automatical- ly receive an Oregon Trail Card in the mail. Families who have expe- rienced significant income loss may have become eligi- ble for free or reduced-price school meals, and there is still time to apply. Apply online at https://www.ode. state.or.us/apps/FRLApp/ Default or contact your lo- cal school. Benefits will be retroac- tive to March 16 for stu- dents who received free and reduced-price meals when schools closed. For newly el- igible free or reduced-price meals or SNAP households, benefits will start at the be- ginning of the month they become eligible. Eligible families will re- ceive the following for each child: • $69 for March • $126 in April • $120 in May • $69 in June Additional options to strengthen food security among Oregonians, include the ability for households to: • Use their EBT card to include online food pur- chases through Amazon and Walmart (delivery fees not included). • Take advantage of the double up food bucks pro- gram, which matches every $1 of EBT funds spent — up to $10 — on fresh fruit and vegetables at participating local farmers markets. DHS will continue to work with federal partners to provide greater assistance to Oregonians in need. To apply for Nutrition Assistance, visit needfood. oregon.gov or call 2-1-1. Annual Lane County Fair canceled in light of state guidelines FANTASTIC HOME IN COVETED OCEAN WOODLANDS Well maintained garden delight with incredible privacy located on a large .61 acre fully fenced site; it has all the right features. 2574 SF, 3 BR, 3 BA. Huge 27x30 2 car garage, 15x38 RV garage, custom hardwood floors, dual-sided custom fire- place, extensive custom built-in cabinets, wind-protected outdoor deck & incredi- ble landscaping. Separate entrance with ADA chair lift to the second floor. (Possible Guest Studio.) This one won’t last! $449,500 #11979 MLS#20143287 100 Hwy. 101 COAST REAL ESTATE 541-997-7777 WEDNESDAY THURSDAY MAY 13 MAY 14 sions are being made all across the state,” said Rachel Bivens, Lane Events Center marketing manager and as- sistant fair organizer. “Safe- ty is always our top priority for our fairgoers, exhibitors, vendors and others, but that doesn’t make it any less dev- astating to cancel an event that families look forward to every summer, and that many vendors depend on for income.” Fair organizers are work- ing now to contact vendors and provide them with in- formation about the cancel- lation. Tickets had not yet gone on sale to the general public. “We will look for creative and safe ways to welcome the community to the Lane County Fairgrounds over the summer, and begin planning to welcome fair- goers back for a spectacular Lane County Fair in 2021,” said Bivens. The Lane County Fair has been held annually in one form or another since the 1800s. There have been no previous cancellations of the Fair in recent memory. For more information on the Lane County Fair, go to www.atthefair.com. Florence Habitat for Humanity ReStore now accepting household paints “We’re next to the Bridge” See all Florence Listings at cbcoast.com Oregon Gov. Kate Brown has announced that all large gatherings will be prohibit- ed through September. As a result of that announce- ment, the Lane County Fair, which was slated to take place July 22 to 26, will not be held this year. “We understand and sup- port the need to protect the health of our community and know that hard deci- Florence Habitat for Hu- manity ReStore is a Paint- Care drop-off location. All brands of house FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY MAY 15 MAY 16 MAY 17 MAY 18 MAY 19 paint, stain and varnish are Florence ReStore also accepted, in any age or con- sells a variety of paints. dition. Paint must be in its Questions? original container, with the Call Florence Restore at original manufacturer’s la- 541-997-5837, visit 2016 bel and secured lid. Highway 101 or go to www. florencehabitat.org. For more informa- tion about the Oregon PaintCare program, visit ww.paintcare.org. THERE IS NO “FREE LUNCH” Advice from a Funeral Director… It’s always good to listen, but before you sign up for cremation or burial arrange- ments with an out of town advertiser representing themselves as your “local experts”, always do your research. Light Rain Showers AM Showers Rain Rain Rain AM Showers Ask these important questions: • Are they really “local” with staff and facilities in your community? • Are they really saving you money by signing up with them? • Are they going to refund 100% of your money if you change your mind? 56°F 48°F 57°F 49°F 61°F 50°F 61°F 49°F 55°F 47°F 56°F 47°F 68°F 47°F Health is our #1 Priority! At Shervin’s we are taking extra precaution in order to ensure that our customers and staff are kept safe and healthy during this quickly changing situation. 1 Car Sanitation – All cars are wiped down with a sanitizer before and aft er the service. We wipe down any areas in the interior where employees have touched, such as door handles, the steering wheel, keys, shift ers and power window panels. 2 Hand Sanitation- Our staff will continue to wash their hands throughout the day and change gloves aft er each car they service. 3 Give Customers Options- We will pick up and deliver your vehicle to your home. You may also drop your key in our secure mailbox for drop-off s to avoid or minimize contact. 4 Employee Illness is Serious- We are encouraging employees not to shake hands. We are practicing “personal distancing” and encouraging employees to stay home if they feel under the weather. 5 Wipe Down High Touch Points- We wipe/spray counters, credit card machines, door handles, phone handles, kitchen areas, and chair arms and tables in waiting area multiple times a day. We continue to be focused and committed to working with each of you to ensure we continue to meet and exceed your expecta- tions. We are here for you. We thank you for your business and more importantly, your friendship. Please be safe and exercise extra precaution during this challenging time. Our conveniently located office is locally owned and staffed by our neighbors, people right here in your community. We care about our community and offer simple and economical pre-arranged cremation and burial plans for over 32 years. Do your homework, support local and save money. WE GUARANTEE THAT OUR PRE-ARRANGED CREMATION OR BURIAL TRUST PLANS WILL BE LESS EXPENSIVE AND 100% REFUNDABLE SHOULD YOU MOVE OR CHANGE YOUR MIND. DIGNITY • RESPECT • INTEGRITY Burns’s Riverside Chapel Florence Funeral Home 541-997-3416 24 Hours 2765 Kingwood St. • Florence, OR burnsriversidechapel.com Affordable Burial Cremation Deadline for Press Releases Is Every Monday and Thursday by Noon. Email PressReleases@TheSiuslawNews.com.
