Year Founded
1981
EIN
47-0637701
Local Leader/Exec. Director
Brian Barks, President & CEO
Primary Contact Name
Logan Miller
Main Address

10525 J St
Omaha, NE 68127
United States

What We Do

Food Bank for the Heartland distributes food through more than 500 Network Partners, including pantries, schools, churches, emergency shelters and other non-profit organizations to ensure consistent access to nutritious food in 93 counties across Nebraska and western Iowa. 1 in 8 people in Nebraska and western Iowa are considered food insecure — with 1 in 5 being children. The Food Bank is committed to breaking the vicious cycle of food insecurity and is grateful for the support of our community.

Take a stand against hunger today! There are a number of ways to get involved and help alleviate hunger in our communities.

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How food banking works

Nonperishable food donations may be delivered to the Food Bank for the Heartland located at 10525 J Street, Omaha, NE 68127.

DONATE FUNDS
Did you know 96 cents of every dollar goes back to our community? Make an impact by donating today have give here. 
There are a multitude of ways to donate funds from a one-time gift, becoming a monthly Meal Maker, hosting a Virtual Funds Drive, to honoring a loved one. To see full list and more, check it out here

DONATE FOOD
Hosting a food drive is a fun and meaningful way for schools, civic groups, offices, places of worship, and neighborhoods to support our mission. Food drives raise awareness of hunger in our communities and plays an essential role in the fight against hunger. Free boxes for collection are available at the Food Bank. Learn more here. 

OTHER WAYS TO GET INVOLVED
There are even more ways of getting involved including joining the Foodies, donating stocks & bonds, making a planned gift, advocating for our efforts, and getting your company involved. Check them all out here.

Interesting Info
  • 96 cents of every dollar goes back into our community.
  • $164 will provide a child with weekend BackPack meals for an entire school year.
  • Food Bank for the Heartland is projecting to serve more than 1.6 million individuals in FY 2024.
Geographic Location

Iowa, Nebraska

Volunteer Opportunities
Pack, Sort and Stock to Fight Hunger - Weekday Mornings!
Repeats weekly on Tuesday, 9am - 11:30am until Tuesday, March 24th, 2026
Weekly on Wednesday, 9am - 11:30am until Thursday, March 26th, 2026
Weekly on Thursday, 9am - 11:30am until Friday, March 27th, 2026
Weekly on Friday, 9am - 11:30am until Saturday, March 28th, 2026
Duration of 2 hours 30 minutes

Pack, Sort and Stock to Fight Hunger - Weekday Afternoons!
Repeats weekly on Wednesday, 1pm - 3:30pm until Thursday, March 26th, 2026
Weekly on Thursday, 1pm - 3:30pm until Friday, March 27th, 2026
Weekly on Friday, 1pm - 3:30pm until Saturday, March 28th, 2026
Duration of 2 hours 30 minutes

Pack, Sort and Stock to Fight Hunger - Saturdays!
Repeats weekly on Saturday, 9am - 11:30am until Sunday, March 29th, 2026
Duration of 2 hours 30 minutes

Events
Cocktails & Cans 2025
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Duration of 2 hours
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