BIPOC Community Dinner Eugene 2026 at Lavender Network
A Shared Table for Our Community.
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Lavender Network, 1590 Willamette Street in Eugene. Free to attend.
The BIPOC Community Dinner Eugene 2026 for October takes place Tuesday, October 27, from 5:00 to 6:00 PM at the Lavender Network, 1590 Willamette Street in Eugene. Presented by the NAACP Eugene-Springfield BIPOC Community Health Workers Program in partnership with HIV Alliance, the monthly dinner brings Black, Indigenous, Latinx and other community members of color together over a free meal. Everyone is welcome to come hungry, meet neighbors and learn about health resources available across Lane County.
Community, Culture and Health Around One Table
Sharing a meal is one of the oldest ways communities take care of each other. The monthly BIPOC Community Dinner gives people of color in Eugene and Springfield a regular, welcoming place to gather, talk and build the kind of relationships that make it easier to ask for help when it is needed. The dinner celebrates the food traditions of the many cultures that call Lane County home, and organizers shape each menu around ideas and feedback from the people who attend.
The dinner is part of the BIPOC Community Health Worker Program, a collaboration between the NAACP Eugene-Springfield Branch and HIV Alliance. The program grew out of the need to help community members navigate medical care during the COVID shutdown, and it continues to address barriers to care and the social factors that shape health outcomes. Community health workers with lived experience and cultural knowledge will be on hand to visit with guests and answer questions.
Free to attend and open to the community. Bring a friend, share a meal and meet your neighbors at the Lavender Network.
How the BIPOC Community Health Worker Program Helps
Finding a doctor, signing up for the Oregon Health Plan or arranging a ride to an appointment can feel overwhelming, especially for families who have been underserved by the health system. The branch’s community health workers help with exactly those tasks. At the BIPOC Community Dinner Eugene 2026, guests can learn how the program supports people with enrollment in OHP, OHP Bridge and marketplace coverage, transportation to medical visits, coordination with social services and referrals for behavioral health and substance use treatment.
The program serves adults 18 and older who identify as Black, Indigenous or a person of color and who live in Lane County. Anyone interested can talk with a health worker at the dinner or complete the interest form on the branch website.
What to Expect at the BIPOC Community Dinner Eugene 2026
- A free community mealA dinner shared with neighbors, offered at no cost to guests.
- Connection and conversationTime to meet other BIPOC community members from Eugene, Springfield and across Lane County.
- Community health workersCulturally informed health workers from the NAACP and HIV Alliance partnership available to answer questions.
- Resource connectionsInformation on health coverage, transportation to care, behavioral health and other local services.
- A voice in future dinnersA chance to share ideas and feedback that help shape upcoming menus and gatherings.
Why Community Gatherings Matter for Health Equity
Health is shaped by far more than what happens in a clinic. Social connection, trusted relationships and knowing where to turn all influence whether people get the care they need. For BIPOC residents in a region where communities of color are often small and spread out, a reliable monthly gathering helps reduce isolation and builds trust between neighbors and the health workers who serve them. The BIPOC Community Dinner Eugene 2026 puts that idea into practice one meal at a time.
The dinner takes place on the last Tuesday of each month at the Lavender Network on Willamette Street. The NAACP Eugene-Springfield Branch thanks everyone who shares ideas and feedback, which helps the branch create meals and spaces that reflect the whole community.
About the NAACP Eugene-Springfield Branch
NAACP Eugene-Springfield Branch 1119 serves Lane County from its office at the Clear Lake Community Center. Alongside the monthly BIPOC Community Dinner, the branch runs a weekly BIPOC Food Pantry that serves about 80 families, youth programs, open gym and game nights, and monthly general meetings on health, education, voting rights and racial justice. This dinner is presented by the branch’s BIPOC Community Health Workers Program in partnership with HIV Alliance, and hosted at the Lavender Network. NAACP AOWSAC shares the BIPOC Community Dinner Eugene 2026 so Oregonians across the region can take part. Find more events across Alaska, Oregon and Washington on the NAACP AOWSAC events calendar.
Frequently Asked Questions About the BIPOC Community Dinner Eugene 2026
When and where is the dinner?
Tuesday, October 27, 2026, from 5:00 to 6:00 PM at the Lavender Network, 1590 Willamette Street, Eugene, OR 97401.
Does it cost anything to attend?
No. The dinner is free to attend.
Who is the dinner for?
The dinner is a gathering for Black, Indigenous, Latinx and other community members of color in Lane County, presented by the NAACP Eugene-Springfield BIPOC Community Health Workers Program.
How often is the BIPOC Community Dinner held?
The dinner is held monthly on the last Tuesday of each month. Check the branch calendar for each month’s details.
How can I get help from a community health worker?
Talk with a health worker at the dinner, or visit the BIPOC Community Health Worker Program page on the branch website to complete the interest form. You can also call the branch office at 541-484-1119.
Additional Resources
- NAACP Eugene-Springfield BIPOC Community Health Worker Program
- HIV Alliance
- Lavender Network
- Oregon Health Authority Equity and Inclusion Division
Hosted by NAACP Eugene-Springfield Branch 1119 and HIV Alliance, and shared by the NAACP AOWSAC State Area Conference