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.
Food Pantries feel added pressure as the need continues to grow
With more people across the state seeking food assistance, Food Bank for the Heartland—and its partners—are doing their best to meet the growing need.
Food Pantries feel added pressure as the need continues to grow
With more people across the state seeking food assistance, Food Bank for the Heartland—and its partners—are doing their best to meet the growing need.
Food Bank executives meet with Network Partners to discuss growing needs
As the Food Bank continues to see unforeseen levels of food insecurity, people across the Heartland are working together to make a difference.
Local Partners unite with the Food Bank to launch the Shine the Light on Hunger Campaign
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.
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.
Popular Social Media Group Finds New Ways to Support the Food Bank
A fundraiser by Omaha Food Lovers—a Facebook group for Omaha’s culinary scene—will help the Food Bank shine a light on hunger this holiday season.
Chick-fil-A Gives Back To Support Local Hunger Relief
In celebration of the opening, Chick-fil-A, Inc. has donated $25,000 to the Food Bank in honor of the new restaurant.
High demand continues across the Heartland
As the Food Bank continues to see unforeseen levels of food insecurity, people across the Heartland are working together to make a difference.
Current & Upcoming Events
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.
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The Dish: Our Quarterly Newsletter
The Dish: Fall 2024 Edition
Learn how the Food Bank’s new facility is rising to meet the need, purchase your tickets for the 24th annual Celebrity Chef Event, discover different ways you can get involved with the Food Bank, and more.
The Dish: Summer 2024 Edition
Learn how your support gave one woman the hope to overcome adversity and how your support affects the Food Bank’s mission, discover the harsh truths of rising food insecurity across the Heartland, become a Monthly Meal Maker to offer assurance to our community, and more.
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.
