News and Community Voices
Every day, Food Bank for the Heartland works with community leaders, donors, volunteers, and Network Partners to create a healthier Heartland. Learn more about the latest developments in the fight against hunger and the work being done to help our neighbors in need.
Dunkin’ gives back their time, talent, and treasure
Dunkin’ employees presented the Food Bank with a check for $25,000 and packed BackPacks for the afternoon as part of National Volunteer Month.
Dunkin’ gives back their time, talent, and treasure
Dunkin’ employees presented the Food Bank with a check for $25,000 and packed BackPacks for the afternoon as part of National Volunteer Month.
Boy Scouts conduct annual food drive
Omaha-area Boy Scouts collect thousands of pounds of non-perishable food to help nourish Heartland neighbors in need.
Why food insecurity is felt more keenly in rural areas
As food insecurity rises, the Omaha World Herald takes a look at hunger across the state of Nebraska—and the disparities that many are facing.
Omaha Steaks and United Rentals Make a Significant Donation
Omaha Steaks and United Rentals are stepping up their commitment to fight hunger. The joint effort of these companies made a donation of more than 8,600 meals to help Heartland neighbors during a critical time of need.
KETV talks with Gail Simmons
Gail Simmons helped make the Food Bank’s 23rd annual Celebrity Chef event one of the most impactful fundraisers in its history.
Nebraska opts into summer EBT program
Gov. Jim Pillen announced Monday that the state would opt into the federal summer EBT program after previously rejecting the aid.
Summer EBT proposal draws no opponents at hearing
A hearing for a bill that would force Nebraska’s governor to accept federal funding for the summer EBT program, drew no opponents.
Current & Upcoming Events
Runza “Feeds the Need” to help fight childhood hunger
Runza® Restaurants will conduct its 7th annual Feed the Need fundraiser on April 23, 2024. 10% of sales from all locations all day will benefit the Food Bank’s BackPack Program.
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!
2024 Walmart & Sam’s Club Fight Hunger. Spark Change.
Walmart and Sam’s Club are coming together with their supplier partners, customers, members, associates and Feeding America® partner food banks for the 11th annual Fight Hunger. Spark Change. campaign to help fight hunger in communities nationwide.
Woodhouse BackPack Match
1 in 9 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.
Featured Story
The Dish: Our Quarterly Newsletter
The Dish: Spring 2024 Edition
Learn how your support helped one woman spread hope after overcoming adversity, discover how you can step up to the plate and Strike Out Hunger this summer, celebrate National Volunteer Month, honor loved ones with a tribute gift, and join us in remembering Susan Ogborn, the Food Bank’s former President and CEO, and more.
The Dish: Winter 2024 Edition
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!
The Dish: Fall 2023 Edition
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.
The Dish: Summer 2023 Edition
Learn more about legislation and how it affects the Food Bank’s mission, children taking a stand against hunger, and more.
The Dish: Spring 2023 Edition
Learn more about volunteering at the Food Bank, meet Chase Boyd, view photos from Celebrity Chef, and more.
The Dish: Winter 2023 Edition
Check out our Winter 2023 edition of The Dish and stay informed on everything happening at the Food Bank.
