Food Bank for the Heartland

Friday, September 1 marks the start of Hunger Action Month. Food Bank for the Heartland is proud to partner with Feeding America to inspire people to take action and raise awareness for millions of Americans facing the impossible choice of hunger. 

• September 10: Hunger Action Day!
  • Wear orange to raise awareness of hunger across the Heartland—and our country. Buildings/Structures lighting orange in honor of Hunger Action Month:
    • Aksarben Village Tower—September 9-13
    • Bellevue University – Administrative Services Building
    • Bridges | Trust
    • Physicians Mutual’s building in downtown Omaha—September 10
    • The Capitol District
    • The Waterford Building Fountain—September 9-13
    • WoodmenLife—September 9-13
• September 13: Hunger Action Month Stuff the Truck at Baker’s Pepperwood location (156th & Dodge) from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Thanks to our friends at Omaha Steaks, all food donated will be matched—pound per pound—to make our collection even more impactful.
• September 13–22: Omaha Restaurant Week—a 10-day celebration highlighting Omaha’s growing culinary scene. 5% of all proceeds will go to the Food Bank.
• September 13–27: The Foodies’ PB&J Drive is back! Help provide nourishing food to children in need. Drop-off locations will be announced soon!
• September 30–October 4: Omaha Corporate Games begin—The Corporate Games Canned Food Drive competition is for employees of registered companies. Barrels can be requested from Food Bank For The Heartland for delivery.
• All month long:  
  • Volunteering at the Food Bank in September? Don’t forget to snap a group photo in front of our backdrop using the orange props and tag us in your social media post(s). Connect with our channels here.
  • Hy-Vee has also joined the fight against hunger with their 100 Million Meals campaign. Throughout September—and the remainder of the year—customers can round up to the nearest dollar during checkout.

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