The founding members began with food baskets in a garage for a few neighbors in need at the holidays. Over the years, Mid Lane Cares has evolved to serve the 475 square mile area known as Fern Ridge with eight programs. Our programs touch one in four families in our community.
Mid Lane Cares Embraces Diversity
Mid Lane Cares values the diversity of all individuals. Differences in age, race, ethnicity, religion, appearance, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical and mental ability, thinking style, education, and any number of other factors provide experiences, viewpoints, and ideas that strengthen and enrich our organization and our community.
We strive to create an environment that is inclusive, respectful, and equitable, and to employ the talents of people with different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to accomplish the vision and mission of Mid Lane Cares.
Mid Lane Cares is an equal opportunity provider.
Diversity Statement:
Mid Lane Cares values the diversity of all individuals. Differences in age, race, ethnicity, religion, appearance, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical and mental ability, thinking style, education, and any number of other factors provide experiences, viewpoints, and ideas that strengthen and enrich our organization and our community. We strive to create an environment that is inclusive, respectful, and equitable, and to employ the talents of people with different backgrounds , experiences, and perspectives to accomplish the vision and mission of Mid Lane Cares.
Non profit tax ID number: 93-0694295
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Services
Love Project Food Pantry
This program distributes about 2-3 tons of food monthly to an average of 700 people…T
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Senior Meals & Programs
Lunch is being served on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Click here for more info…Lunch is being served on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Click here for more info…
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Shower/Laundry ProgramShower/Laundry Program
Showers: For the unhoused every Wednesday from 9am-11am located inside the Love Project Food Pantry.
Laundry: Laundry service for the unhoused is located inside the Fern Ridge Service Center. Drop off is each Wednesday from 9am-11am and pick up is each Friday of the same week from 9am-1pm.Donations of shower supplies or laundry soap gladly accepted at the Fern Ridge Service Center 25035 W Broadway Monday through Friday 9-2.
Scholarships
The Jim Petty Scholarship Fund provides scholarship assistance to youth in the Fern Ridge area. Including the local Territorial Sports Program (TSP), the Veneta Pool, and the Applegate Art Guild.
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Holiday Programs
Through donations, these programs deliver Christmas gifts to children and home bound seniors.
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Emergency Assistance
Get help with housing emergencies, including utility shut offs, available every Monday and Wednesday by appointment.
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