STRIKE OUT HUNGER
JUNE 1-30, 2025
Pitch in and together, we can raise 400,000 meals!
We are excited to celebrate the 18th anniversary of Food Bank for the Heartland’s Strike Out Hunger campaign. This is a friendly competition among Heartland businesses to determine which companies can generate the most support through donations of funds, food, and volunteer time. Our online tools, support materials, and dedicated staff make the process easy, and the online scoreboard makes the competition fierce and fun!
The competition lasts the month of June and helps to feed children and families in Nebraska and western Iowa. Your support will help us provide nutritious food to thousands of families across our 93-county service area. Thank you!
The bases are loaded.
This year’s campaign could not come at a better time. Although we have turned a corner on the pandemic, its lingering effects—paired with inflation and current economic hardships, mean that the need is more critical than ever. And having kids at home during summer vacation places additional strain on already tight family budgets and our area food pantries.
Thousands of children, families, seniors, and veterans experience food insecurity throughout the Food Bank’s service area. During the entire month of June, your organization can make a difference and help provide 400,000 MEALS in one or more of the following ways:
Virtual “Home Run” Funds Drive
Your organization can make a lasting impact by collecting financial donations through our online portal. The Food Bank then uses your gift to purchase the most needed food items.
“Grand Slam” Food Drive
Peanuts and Cracker Jacks are great, but there’s always a need to cover the bases with staples like peanut butter, macaroni and cheese, and canned fruits and vegetables. Hosting a food drive brings awareness to the issue of hunger and creates a great team-building activity.
"all-star" volunteer shifts
Food Bank for the Heartland volunteers are the true MVPs. In FY 2024, our volunteers donated 52,497 hours of service to the Food Bank—the equivalent of more than 26 full-time employees! Volunteers of all abilities are welcome.
Play "Extra Innings" through Social Media Posts
Whether you’re hosting a virtual funds drive, collecting food donations, or volunteering, sharing your experiences on social media will earn your team extra points and educate others about food insecurity across the Heartland.
SAVE THE DATE FOR A SPRING TRAINING BREAKFAST ON MAY 8.
Mark your calendar for our kick-off breakfast for all participating organizations on Wednesday, May 8. An email with more details will be coming soon.
Hunger exists in all 93 counties throughout our service area.
In each of the 77 counties in Nebraska and 16 counties in western Iowa that Food Bank for the Heartland serves, food insecurity is present. Click below for a detailed view.
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Questions?
STAY TUNED FOR DETAILS ABOUT THE AWARDS CELEBRATION, WHICH WILL TAKE PLACE IN JULY.
Winners will be announced and awarded during a special celebration. Stay tuned for details!
