Food Bank Adds Transformational Clean Room to Help Reduce Food Insecurity
Food Bank for the Heartland converted a 600 square-foot section of its Volunteer Center into a regional USDA-certified “clean room” — becoming one of six food banks
Food Bank for the Heartland converted a 600 square-foot section of its Volunteer Center into a regional USDA-certified “clean room” — becoming one of six food banks
Food Bank for the Heartland launches the Mobile BackPack program and adjusts nearly every aspect of its operation to safely continue to source and distribute
The Food Bank expands its programs and capacity to respond to the public emergency and growing community need for food and water.
Federal government shutdown results in some federal workers not receiving paychecks. The Food Bank creates an emergency mobile pantry response to serve those families impacted
Susan Ogborn retires after 9 years of service. The Food Bank welcomes Brian Barks as president and CEO.
The Food Bank distributes 15.8 million pounds of food on a $6.9 million operating budget.
The 3,600 square-foot William and Ruth Scott Volunteer Center is completed. Individuals and groups can volunteer their time sorting donated food, packing BackPacks, repacking produce,
Food Bank for the Heartland relocates to a 76,320 square-foot facility on 105th and J Street. The new headquarters contains a demonstration kitchen that provides
To combat the epidemic of childhood hunger in Nebraska, The Salvation Army of Omaha and Food Bank for the Heartland collaborate to create the Kids
Don Schinzel retires after 15 years of service. The Food Bank welcomes Susan E. Ogborn as president and CEO.
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