Food Bank for the Heartland
DESCRIPTION
CONTACT NAME
Susan Ogborn
EMAIL
[email protected]
PHONE
402-331-1213
The Food Bank for the Heartland provides emergency and supplemental
food to people in need in Nebraska and western Iowa. They are a nonprofit
organization that serves a network of over 325 food pantries, emergency
shelters, after school programs, senior housing sites and rehabilitation
centers in the area. During 2013, they distributed 13 million pounds of food
to local nonprofit agencies that in turn delivered it directly to those in need
in their communities.
Food Bank for the Heartland also operates its own programs th at serve
vulnerable populations directly, including Kids Cafe and the BackPack
Program for children, and the Mobile Pantry, Fresh Produce, Food for
Seniors and SNAP Outreach for adults.
OFFICE ADDRESS
10525 J Street
Omaha, NE 68127
TYPE OF WORK
Food Bank
COUNTIES
Cass
Fremont
Harrison
Mills
Montgomery
Page
Pottawattamie
Shelby
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HOW TO HELP
Iowans can support the work of Food Bank for the Heartland by
donating money, food, or time, or by volunteering to host a fundraiser.
Donations of money and food are critical to sustaining the work of Food
Bank for the Heartland. Volunteers are needed to work in the warehouse
and office, and to help with special events, SNAP outreach, and
community programs. For more information about how to become
involved, contact them online.