Our mission: To eliminate hunger in the Heartland by ensuring consistent access to healthy foods through community partnerships.
Food insecurity levels are reaching points they haven’t since 2019, and it’s affecting families and the pantries that serve them.
As food insecurity levels increase, the Food Bank is hoping to raise five million meals as part of the Shine the Light on Hunger campaign.
On November 12, 2023, the Omaha World Herald ran a joint op-ed from the Food Bank of Lincoln and Food Bank for the Heartland on the affects a federal shutdown would have on Heartland neighbors in need.
Walmart presented the Food Bank with a check for nearly $180,000 and hosted a Stuff the Truck event to help neighbors in need.
Hy-Vee donated nearly $300,000 to Food Bank for the Heartland as part of their 100 Million Meals Challege.
Omaha Steaks donated nearly 18,000 pounds of protein and gourmet food, to help Heartland neighbors gain access to nutritional resources during a critical time of need.
Learn how you are delivering hope across the Heartland, see highlights from last year, discover how to create a lasting impact and feed future generations, see upcoming events, and more.
A Nebraska mom is taking her personal message to lawmakers in D.C., hoping to create change for Heartland neighbors facing hunger.
KETV helps spread awareness for Hunger Action Month and looks at why community support is critical in the fight against hunger.
This September, the Food Bank is hoping to inspire the community to join the fight against hunger and help neighbors in need.
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