Anyone who wants to watch a free flick today can exchange canned food for a movie admission and popcorn.
Moviegoers who bring three or more cans of food gain entry to the Regal Cinema World theater across from the Valley River Center as part of the Eugene non-profit FOOD for Lane County’s 11th annual Cans Film Festival food drive.
“The University is a powerful ally for FOOD for Lane County,” said Deb Buchanan, the organization’s food solicitor.
She noted that University students, often forced to budget wisely, can relate to residents who can’t pay their
grocery bills.
“It’s a very well-attended event,” she said. “You can come out and have fun while supporting the community.”
The annual food drive helps the one-fifth of Lane County residents who depend on the organization for meals, and its organizers anticipate collecting 4,000 pounds by the end of the all-day event.
FOOD for Lane County served about 80,000
households last year.
“That’s pretty staggering,” Buchanan said.
Cans Food Drive is a statewide drive for all Oregon Food Bank members. Call (541) 343-2822 for other participating Regal Entertainment Group theaters.