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Burrito Brigade and our programs have been featured in local and regional media for our work addressing food insecurity, food waste, and access to nutritious food across our community. This page highlights recent coverage as well as selected articles from our archives.

The Burrito Brigade logo is round, with a black background. There are alternating red and black rays (like sunshine) emanating from the center of the logo. In the middle, there is an illustrated hand in black and white, holding a tan colored burrito. Around the perimeter of the logo there is white font against the black background that reads: "Burrito Brigade – We rise by lifting others."

Tattoo Fundraiser Helps Feed the Hungry

📰 Eugene Weekly, January 22, 2026

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Merkley and Hoyle's town hall in Springfield sparks local dialogue

📰 Kezi 9 News, January 18, 2026

The Burrito Brigade logo is round, with a black background. There are alternating red and black rays (like sunshine) emanating from the center of the logo. In the middle, there is an illustrated hand in black and white, holding a tan colored burrito. Around the perimeter of the logo there is white font against the black background that reads: "Burrito Brigade – We rise by lifting others."

Burrito Brigade: Helping the hungry, one wrap at at time

📰 LookOut Eugene-Springfield, December 7, 2025

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United States of America Congressional Record

📰 House of Representatives, December 1, 2025

The Burrito Brigade logo is round, with a black background. There are alternating red and black rays (like sunshine) emanating from the center of the logo. In the middle, there is an illustrated hand in black and white, holding a tan colored burrito. Around the perimeter of the logo there is white font against the black background that reads: "Burrito Brigade – We rise by lifting others."

Where to find free Thanksgiving meals in Eugene this year

📰 Kezi 9 News, November 26, 2025

The Burrito Brigade logo is round, with a black background. There are alternating red and black rays (like sunshine) emanating from the center of the logo. In the middle, there is an illustrated hand in black and white, holding a tan colored burrito. Around the perimeter of the logo there is white font against the black background that reads: "Burrito Brigade – We rise by lifting others."

Eugene groups seek volunteers and donations for Thanksgiving help

🎥 Kezi 9 News, November 20, 2025

The Burrito Brigade logo is round, with a black background. There are alternating red and black rays (like sunshine) emanating from the center of the logo. In the middle, there is an illustrated hand in black and white, holding a tan colored burrito. Around the perimeter of the logo there is white font against the black background that reads: "Burrito Brigade – We rise by lifting others."

With lasagna and burritos, neighbors feed one another as food prices soar

📰 Washington Post, November 17, 2025

The Burrito Brigade logo is round, with a black background. There are alternating red and black rays (like sunshine) emanating from the center of the logo. In the middle, there is an illustrated hand in black and white, holding a tan colored burrito. Around the perimeter of the logo there is white font against the black background that reads: "Burrito Brigade – We rise by lifting others."

Burrito Brigade steps up to fill food gap in Eugene amid SNAP benefit shortfall

📰 KVAL 13 News, November 6, 2025

The Burrito Brigade logo is round, with a black background. There are alternating red and black rays (like sunshine) emanating from the center of the logo. In the middle, there is an illustrated hand in black and white, holding a tan colored burrito. Around the perimeter of the logo there is white font against the black background that reads: "Burrito Brigade – We rise by lifting others."

Influx of people at food pantries, local group Burrito Brigade seeing more community donations

🎥 KVAL 13 News, November 5, 2025

Executive Director, Jennifer Denson smiles at the camera. She has short, dark hair, and is wearing a purple shirt with the words "Burrito Brigade" in white print, with the logo. She stands against a sage green background.

Best Nonprofit leader: Jennifer Denson

📰 Eugene Weekly, October 30, 2025

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'Everybody deserves to eat': Eugene's Little Pink Pantry stocks free, ready-to-eat meals

📰 The Register-Guard, July 11, 2025

From the Archives:

Focus on Community: Burrito Brigade – 6/7/24 KRVM

Eugene-area food pantry aims to combat food insecurity and food waste – 11/5/23 KEZI

KLCC’s Oregon Rainmakers: Jennifer Denson, Executive Director of Burrito Brigade – 8/9/23 KLCC

Addressing Food Insecurity with Burrito Brigade – 3/20/23

Focus on Community – 2/28/23 KRVM

Burrito Brigade: Feeding the whole community – 2/27/23 Whole Community

Community organization Burrito Brigade spreads joy (and burritos) in Eugene – 11/22/2019 Daily Emerald

After five years, the Burrito Brigade reaches 150,000 meals served – 12/30/2018 KVAL

Vegan ‘Burrito Brigade’ Donates 100,000th Meal to Homeless Community – 2/14/2018 Live Kindly

Burrito Brigade serves 100,000th burrito to someone in need – 11/27/2017 KVAL

Oregon’s Burrito Brigade Feeds the Homeless – 12/31/2015 The Daily Meal

Feeding the homeless in Eugene, one burrito at a time – 12/26/2015 OregonLive

 

Waste to Taste

With SNAP benefits set to decrease, a local non-profit sees a spike in demand – 2/16/23 KMTR

Jennifer Denson’s Burrito Brigade feeds the hungry during the pandemic  – 8/3/20 Lane Community College

 

Little Free Pantries

CAFE 541: Feeding the hungry with Burrito Brigade becomes a Eugene Urban Canvas experience – 7/17/2020 Register Guard

Burrito Brigade’s pantries bring ready-to-eat food to neighborhoods – 3/26/2020 Eugene Weekly

Eugene’s Burrito Brigade expands with free food pantries – 7/27/2019 KVAL

 

Portland Burrito Brigade

‘A full meal for someone’: Portland Burrito Brigade on a mission to feed those in need – 5/19/2019 KGW8

 

Board Members & Staff

Solution Shaper: Jennifer Denson — expanding Burrito Brigade’s reach – 12/28/2019 Register Guard

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