HEALTH CARE AND FOOD PROGRAMS
UPCOMING EVENTS
The NAACP Eugene-Springfield Branch hosts events that bring people together around health, wellness, and basic needs. Whether it's a community health fair, food pantry support, health education, or resource connections, these programs are designed to reduce barriers and ensure families can access the care and support they deserve.
COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR
The NAACP Eugene-Springfield’s Community Health Fair brings together healthcare providers, community organizations, and local partners to help connect community members with resources, services, and practical health information.
Typical offerings:
Dental Van
Eye Screenings
McKenzie Willamette Medical Center primary care staff
Cancer Education & Advocacy
First Aid Kit Making
FREE Stop the Bleed (medical emergency) Training at 1:00 & 3:00 pm
B2 Weeks Ready Emergency Preparedness Info
Community Outreach Booths
Diaper Bank
Mind-body support
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BIPOC FOOD PANTRY
Food is a basic need, and no family should have to choose between putting food on the table and meeting other essential expenses.
The BIPOC Food Pantry serves 79 families each week by providing reliable access to food through a home delivery model. Supported by a United Way grant, the program partners with DoorDash to deliver groceries directly to households within a 10-mile radius. Deliveries take place every Wednesday and Friday, helping families access food in a convenient, dignified, and consistent way.
Please fill out this form to express your interest in receiving assistance from our food pantry.
This program serves community members who identify as Black, Indigenous, Latinx, and other people of color (BIPOC) in Lane County. Note: If you are in Springfield or Thurston we are currently unable to deliver to you and are working on a way to fix that barrier.
HEALTHCARE PATHWAYS
practical skills, confidence, and professional experience
Whether students are considering careers as nurses, physicians, medical assistants, behavioral health professionals, or other healthcare workers, the program helps them identify their interests, prepare for college and career opportunities, and develop skills that can be used both in healthcare settings and everyday life.
The Healthcare Pathways Program helps high school students explore careers in healthcare through hands-on training, industry-recognized certifications, and supervised clinical shadowing experiences. Designed for students interested in medical careers, the program provides early exposure to healthcare environments while helping participants build practical skills, confidence, and professional experience.
Students learn foundational healthcare knowledge through a combination of online coursework, in-person instruction, and real-world observation opportunities. Through clinical shadowing experiences, participants have the opportunity to observe healthcare professionals and clinic staff, explore different healthcare career paths, and gain a better understanding of the day-to-day work performed in medical settings.