Our mission: To eliminate hunger in the Heartland by ensuring consistent access to healthy foods through community partnerships.
Food Bank for the Heartland is excited to share the results of our 17th annual Shine the Light on Hunger campaign.
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Food Bank for the Heartland’s former President and CEO, Susan Ogborn.
Learn how a Food Bank program is helping families thrive, discover how you can help children facing food insecurity through a generous match, read about ways you can make your voice heard in the fight against hunger, get your tickets to Celebrity Chef, and more!
Food banks and food pantries across Iowa will face more challenges this summer with Gov. Reynolds’ decision not to participate in this program.
Nebraska passes on a USDA program that had the potential to help 150,000 children access fresh food next summer.
On December 19, 2023, the Nebraska Examiner ran an exclusive joint op-ed from Brian Barks, President and CEO of Food Bank for the Heartland, and Michaella Kumke, President and CEO of Food Bank of Lincoln.
The Food Bank works with 555 partners across 93 counties to distribute healthy food. Learn more about their operations and why your support is critical.
This giving season, nonprofits across our community need your generosity, and now is the time to make a difference.
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.
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