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Shine the Light on Hunger 2024
Make this holiday season a little brighter for those in need! Discover all the ways you can participate in our Shine the Light on Hunger campaign.
Shine the Light on Hunger 2024
Make this holiday season a little brighter for those in need! Discover all the ways you can participate in our Shine the Light on Hunger campaign.
Current & Upcoming Events
Feast & Feathers
Get active on Thanksgiving, while supporting Heartland neighbors in need. Omaha’s Feast & Feathers trail run has something for everyone, plus 100% of all proceeds go back to the Food Bank.
Celebrity Chef—with a new twist!
This year’s Celebrity Chef fundraising event will not only feature a national Celebrity Chef, but also a culinary cook-off between some of Omaha’s top chefs! Join us on Thursday, March 6 for an unforgettable experience!
Hy-Vee and Feeding America 100 Million Meals Challenge: We Still Need Your Help!
Last year, Hy-Vee and Feeding America announced an ambitious challenge—to raise the funds and donations equivalent to 100 million meals. So far, Hy-Vee has raised 62 million meals across their region. Your help is still needed! 100% of the money you donate to your local Hy-Vee stores directly benefits Food Bank for the Heartland. Please be sure to share the challenge with your friends and family. The need has never been greater in our community—join the challenge today!
Woodhouse BackPack Match
1 in 5 Heartland children is facing hunger. Woodhouse Auto Family has stepped up to help with a $500,000 match for our BackPack Program, which provides weekend meals for 8,357 children each week during the school year.
previous Events
Stuff the Truck at Baker’s for Hunger Action Month!
This Hunger Action Month, help neighbors in need while you shop! Our next Stuff the Truck will be held on Friday, September 13 from 3-6 p.m. at the Baker’s on 156 & Dodge.
Peanut Butter & Jelly Food Drive 2024
Support the Food Bank from September 13-27, 2024 by contributing plastic jars of peanut butter and jelly during the Foodies PB&J drive.
A Generous Pour 2024
Join the Foodies on Wednesday, October 23 for A Generous Pour. The evening features a wine tasting, appetizers, and unique auction items, all while supporting Food Bank for the Heartland.
Hunger Action Month 2024
Hunger Action Month is a month long campaign dedicated to taking action in the fight against food insecurity. Learn how you can take action today!
Stuff the Truck at Baker’s
Help neighbors in need while you shop! Our next Stuff the Truck will be held on Saturday, June 29 from 9-11 a.m. at the Baker’s on 132nd & Maple.
Annual Foodies Grocery Games
The annual fundraiser runs from May 24 through June 2. This year’s goal is $25,000 which will provide 75,000 meals as food insecurity levels continue to rise.
