Our mission: To eliminate hunger in the Heartland by ensuring consistent access to healthy foods through community partnerships.
Our mission: To eliminate hunger in the Heartland by ensuring consistent access to healthy foods through community partnerships.
We have a big job on our hands, which is why we see the fight against hunger as an ongoing, collaborative effort. Through the collective power of our leadership, staff, partners, volunteers, and donors, we are able to reach more communities, serve more people, and address food insecurity in a more direct and effective way. As new needs arise, we are ready. Together, we are connecting our communities with food, resources, and hope.
Our Impact
1 in 7 people across the Heartland, with 1 in 5 being children, are struggling with food insecurity. Learn more about our efforts to eliminate hunger in communities across our two-state service area and how you can help.
Community Voices
Every day, donors, volunteers, partners, and advocates work together to help us create a healthier Heartland. Learn more about their passion to eliminate hunger and hear from neighbors receiving their support.
Ways To Give
At Food Bank for the Heartland, the success of our mission depends on your generosity. There are several ways you can make a difference. Learn more about all the ways you can give and make a direct impact in your community.
Latest Happenings
The Dish: Winter 2026 Edition
As Heartland neighbors continue to navigate the effects of a government shutdown, rising costs, and cuts to critical programs, your continued support is needed—and greatly appreciated. Read about how rising food insecurity is affecting our communities, learn about how you can make a greater impact through a generous match, get the latest news on the Food Bank’s new building, register for Celebrity Chef, and more!
Celebrity Chef 2026
Celebrate 25 years of impact at the 2026 Celebrity Chef fundraising event, featuring Aarón Sánchez! Our Culinary Cook-Off is back, featuring some of Omaha’s top chefs! Join us on Thursday, February 19, 2026 for an unforgettable experience!
thank you to our generous supporters
our service area
We are proud to serve individuals, families, and communities in 93 counties across Nebraska and western Iowa. Click below for a detailed view.
