Morning Lookout: Neighbors rally to help amid SNAP uncertainty, ‘Dracula’ at the Hult

Happy Halloween!

As SNAP benefits are set to run out, Lane County residents are worried — about themselves and their neighbors. Ben Botkin spoke with individuals and organizations, neighbors and nonprofits, who are doing what they can to bridge the gap. Also, our list of where to get food boxes and meals is here — and we will update it as we learn more.

The Eugene Ballet presents two performances of “Dracula” this weekend at the Hult. The original ballet, choreographed by associate artistic director Suzanne Haag, sees dancers do battle with vampires.

Ken Woody and Tyson Alger talk about that tricky Wisconsin game and look ahead to a tough Iowa team next weekend.

Construction is set to begin next week on Springfield’s Main Street bridge. For now, the road remains open on the 96-year-old structure, but for three weeks in December, the traffic will be rerouted to the South A Street bridge.

Don’t forget to turn your clocks back Saturday night or Sunday morning. (The microwave. Gets me every time.) And while you’re at it, the Red Cross recommends checking the batteries on your smoke detectors.

In case you missed these stories published Thursday…
• Tavern on Main: Springfield’s classy-looking but not-at-all-fussy dining destination
• Judge’s ruling marks setback for attorneys seeking access to ICE detainees in Oregon
• Marist-Junction City showdown tops this week’s prep football slate

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Lane County neighbors, organizations prep for federal food benefits to stop

By Ben Botkin

Neighbors are helping each other out, and food pantries are bracing for an uptick in demand and putting out calls for help with federal food benefits on track to stop Nov. 1. One meal at a time, Lane County’s network of neighbors, nonprofits and grassroots organizations is gearing up.