Hunger exists in all 93 counties of Food Bank for the Heartland’s service area. Thank you for making a difference this holiday season!
Right now, 1 out of every 7 people—including 1 in 5 children—in Nebraska and Western Iowa is in need of food assistance. You can make this holiday season a little brighter for Heartland neighbors with our 19th annual Shine the Light on Hunger campaign.
Your generosity will help the Food Bank provide 6 million meals this holiday season.
1 in 5
Children experiencing food insecurity in Nebraska and western Iowa
24.4M
Meals distributed by Food Bank for the Heartland in FY 2025
503
Partners across 93 counties served by Food Bank for the Heartland
Thank you to our generous Shine the Light on Hunger Sponsors!
WAYS YOU CAN SUPPORT THE CAMPAIGN
The community is invited to make donations of nonperishable foods and/or funds. Through your support, you can help ensure the families in your community have access to healthy and nutritious food this holiday season.
DONATE FUNDS
MAKE A MONETARY DONATION TO FOOD BANK FOR THE HEARTLAND
Click HERE to make a monetary donation to the Food Bank for the Heartland.
DONATE VIA THE PARK OMAHA MOBILE APP
Use “Zone 030” when parking at a Park Omaha meter or garage to give a donation to the campaign. Check out the interactive map below for all locations!
DONATE NON-PERISHABLE FOOD
BAKER’S SUPERMARKETS
Pick up extra non-perishable food items when shopping this holiday season and drop them in the orange barrels when you leave.
Participating Baker’s Locations:
ARTS & CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS
Bring non-perishable food items with you when you visit a museum or see a show at Omaha’s favorite arts and cultural organizations.
Participating Arts & Cultural Organizations:
Most Needed Food Items:
- Boxed Meals
- Peanut Butter
- Macaroni & Cheese
- Canned Tuna & Chicken
- Cereal
- Pancake Mix
- Canned Fruit and Vegetables
- Pork & Beans
- Pasta & Sauce
- Rice
VOLUNTEER YOUR TIME
Sign up HERE for a shift at Food Bank for the Heartland to volunteer this holiday season! Grab a friend, your family, or even your coworkers and give back this winter.
