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.

KETV Chronicle: Fighting hunger together

September 13, 2023

KETV helps spread awareness for Hunger Action Month and looks at why community support is critical in the fight against hunger.

KETV Chronicle: Fighting hunger together

September 13, 2023

KETV helps spread awareness for Hunger Action Month and looks at why community support is critical in the fight against hunger.

The Dish: Fall 2023 Edition

September 25, 2023

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.

Kayla Tobey was part of a small Nebraska contingent that went to Capitol Hill to persuade members of Nebraska’s congressional delegation to support ending a ban on SNAP food assistance to people whose past includes drug felony convictions. The group, backed by 10 Nebraska organizations, wants to remove the ban via language in the 2023 farm bill. Rep. Don Bacon, a member of the House agriculture committee, said he supports the group’s effort. (Courtesy of Nebraska Appleseed)

Nebraska mom takes personal message on food insecurity to Capitol Hill

September 18, 2023

A Nebraska mom is taking her personal message to lawmakers in D.C., hoping to create change for Heartland neighbors facing hunger.

Learn how you can make a difference during Hunger Action Month!

September 8, 2023

This September, the Food Bank is hoping to inspire the community to join the fight against hunger and help neighbors in need.

Photo of KSNB Local 4's coverage of Loaves and Fishes mobile pantry in Grand Island, Nebraska vehicles in line to receive food and volunteers working to load vehicles

Food Bank Partners Help Neighbors Across the Heartland Access healthy Food

August 14, 2023

A Grand Island mobile pantry hosted by a local church works with the Food Bank to distribute food to neighbors in need throughout their community.

Photo of KETV coverage of Blackberry Brian—Brian Cristner—visit to the Food Bank

Farmer and anti-hunger advocate walks across the country to raise awareness and funds

July 25, 2023

Blackberry Brian is walking across the country to advocate for food security. Learn more about his visit to Omaha when he stopped at Food Bank for the Heartland.

Photo from KETV coverage of interview with Rocco's Pizza & Cantina owner, Kevin Culjat

Jell-O shot competition helps to alleviate hunger across the country, and here in the Heartland

July 24, 2023

The owners of Rocco’s Pizza & Cantina are fighting hunger across the country and here in the Heartland—one Jell-O shot at a time. Find out how much they helped raise for Food Bank for the Heartland.

Current & Upcoming Events

Join us as we discuss “The Taboo of Food Insecurity in a Post-COVID World”

September 21, 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the issue of food insecurity across the country. This conference on Oct. 6 brings together national and local leaders to discuss how the pandemic changed the way people think about hunger and food insecurity, and how to best increase awareness and community engagement moving forward.

Photo of little girl smiling at the camera making a PB&J sandwich

Peanut Butter & Jelly Food Drive 2023

August 18, 2023

Support the Food Bank from September 15-29, 2023 by contributing plastic jars of peanut butter and jelly during the Foodies PB&J drive.

Omaha Restaurant Week Gives Back to the Food Bank

August 18, 2023

5% of all proceeds from Omaha Restaurant Week (September 15-24) are going to the Food Bank for Hunger Action Month. Immerse yourself in the Omaha culinary scene and help neighbors across the Heartland.