Many local families are feeling the strain as SNAP benefits are temporarily paused. Essentials like milk, eggs, and fresh produce have become harder for some of our neighbors to afford — and together, we can help bridge that gap.
Heartland United Way is joining forces with local partners to ensure families have access to the nutritious food they need. You can make a difference in two meaningful ways.
DONATE FOOD
Consider donating food to these organizations in Hall, Hamilton, Howard and Merrick Counties.
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, Grand Island
Cairo Community Food Pantry
Crossroads Mission Avenue, Grand Island
Central Community College, Grand Island
Central Neb. Community Action Partnership
Dannebrog Food Pantry
First Faith United Methodist Church, Grand Island
Food Bank of the Heartland, Central City
Free Food and Many Blessings, Grand Island
Grand Island Elks Lodge
Grand Island Public Library
Grand Island Public Schools
Hope Harbor, Grand Island
Hamilton County Backpack Program, Aurora
Hamilton County Food Pantry, Aurora
Howard/Greeley County Food Pantry, St. Paul
Mid-Plains Center, Grand Island
Literacy Council, Grand Island
Little Blue Food Pantry, Grand Island
Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry
St. Mary's Food Pantry, Grand Island
Salvation Army
Third City Community Clinic, Grand Island
United Methodist Church Pantry, Central City
Willow Rising, Grand Island
Wood River Food Pantry
DONATE FUNDS
Donations made to Help Fill the Gap will be given to Heartland United Way community partners Crossroads Mission Avenue and Hope Harbor to buy fresh foods for the food boxes they distribute. Heartland United Way will match donations to the Fill the Gap Fund up to $10,000 to also help smaller food pantries in our 4-county area.
“From infants and children to seniors and individuals with disabilities, many rely on these benefits to access nutritious food. These cuts will place additional strain on local food pantries and nonprofits, which are already operating with limited resources. We must come together as a community, united, to ensure every person has the food and support they need to thrive."
Heartland United Way President and Chief Professional Officer Karen Rathke