Food Bank for the Heartland

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The Omaha Corporate Games—an annual multi-sport event designed to promote teamwork, employee engagement, and healthy lifestyles among businesses and organizations in Omaha, Nebraska—wrapped up with remarkable success, as 21 companies donated a total of 19,611 pounds of canned goods to the Food Bank. And thanks to Omaha Steaks generosity, every pound donated will be matched up to the value of $10,000! Erin Burke, Corporate Relations Officer of the Food Bank, shares her gratitude: “The results of the Omaha Corporate Games are a resounding testament to the dedication and generosity of our corporate partners. When we all work together towards a greater purpose—we can alleviate hunger across our communities. The donated food—paired with the match from Omaha Steaks—will provide families and individuals in Nebraska and western Iowa with the nutritious food they need to focus, live, and thrive.” Every employees’ dedication to fighting hunger highlights the power of businesses uniting for positive change in our communities. #FoodBankHeartland #OmahaCorporateGames

Our mission, here at the Food Bank, is to eliminate hunger in the Heartland by ensuring consistent access to healthy foods through community partnerships. One of those community partners, Nebraska Vegetable and Protein, suffered a tremendous loss last night due to an electrical fire. We work closely with them to provide lettuce greens to pantries in Iowa through the Local Foods Purchase Assistance Program. Our thoughts are with the team at Nebraska Vegetable and Protien as they navigate this very difficult time.

Happy Wednesday! Are you ready to be part of a team that makes a lasting impact in our communities? At Food Bank for the Heartland, we have a shared goal among all employees—eliminating hunger across our service area with each program, initiative, and thoughtful decision we make. We value diversity and inclusivity and are always looking to diversify our staff. Everyone is welcome to apply. Click the link in our bio to view the Food Bank’s open positions! https://lnkd.in/gviGXCbj

We are happy to share that during Runza Night at Werner Park — thanks to your purchase of Runza jerseys — $6,000 was donated back to the Food Bank! We are extremely grateful for our community partnerships with the Omaha Storm Chasers and Runza. Thank you for joining the fight against hunger and for being an important part of the Food Bank’s community! #FoodBankHeartland

It’s #FeelGoodFriday and we are so excited to share how the community came together for our Hunger Action Month Stuff the Truck event! In total you helped provide over 2,600 pounds of food to our neighbors in need! A big thank you to Omaha Steaks for matching every donation—pound for pound, Baker's Grocery for hosting us, and KGOR 99.9 FM and KXKT radio for spreading the word! This event is a testament to the giving spirit of the Heartland. As we thanked everyone who dropped off donations that afternoon, one woman shared with us, “I’ve been blessed. It’s time to bless someone else.” 🧡 YOUR generosity is filling neighbors with hope—and their tables with nutritious food—making a direct impact across our 93-county service area. #FoodBankHeartland #StuffTheTruck

SNAP—The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program—plays a vital role in providing food assistance to low-income individuals and families across the Heartland. Did you know if families receive SNAP benefits, they only recieve $5 a day to spend on food for the entire day? To raise awareness about food insecurity and the challenges many face in accessing nutritious foods, consider participating in the “$5 A Day Meal Challenge” over the next week! This challenge encourages you to experience firsthand the constraints that come with budgeting for food on a limited income, and how challenging it can be for our neighbors who have no other choice. If you’re participating in this challenge, we want to hear from you. Let us know your thoughts! #FoodBankHeartland #SNAPChallenge

This Hunger Action Month, every dollar you donate will make double the impact! Thanks to our generous friends—The Michelle & Michael Berlin Family Foundation and David & Jane Offutt—your contribution will be matched — dollar for dollar — up to $65,000! Learn more from one of our match donors on why they support the Food Bank’s mission. “Learning about the organization and all the people that it helps feed is truly amazing. We had no idea of the widespread support it provides at such a low cost. We want to help people that need the assistance and how better to do that than through the Food Bank.”- David and Jane Offutt We could not provide this life-changing work without the generosity of our community. Thank you for your dedication in helping us build a healthier Heartland! #FoodBankHeartland #HungerActionMonth

Omaha Restaurant Weeks kicked off on September 13 and goes through September 22! During Omaha’s 10 Tastiest Days of the year, enjoy 3-course dinners priced at $30, $40 or $50 per person at some of the Omaha area’s best restaurants. Our very own team took part by dining at Saffron Urban Indian Kitchen! Gather your friends and family and dine out for a cause – a portion of Restaurant Week proceeds go back to the Food Bank!⁠ Be sure to snap a photo and tag the restaurant and the Food Bank! Click the link below to find a restaurant participating! https://lnkd.in/gv6R9W_S #FoodBankHeartland #HungerActionMonth

The Gretna Hy-Vee, Inc. celebrated Hunger Action Month and National Family Meals Month by inviting shoppers to participate in the Great Grocery Race. Our very own, Erin Burke—Corporate Relations Officer— joined in on the fun! Customers tested their grocery bagging skills, and the fastest time won $500 worth of Hy-Vee groceries! We are grateful for Hy-Vee’s participation in helping neighbors in the Heartland combat food insecurity. Don’t forget you can still round-up at the register to make a difference in our communities. #FoodBankHeartland #HungerActionMonth