Food Bank for the Heartland

Food Bank for the Heartland is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that distributes food to 600 network partners including food pantries, emergency shelters, schools and other nonprofit partners. Our service area is larger than any food bank in the country, spanning 77 counties in Nebraska and 16 in western Iowa.Fighting hunger is an ongoing, collaborative effort. We work with individuals, organizations, food manufacturers and distributors, grocery stores, the USDA and Feeding America to procure food. The Food Bank also purchases food to supplement donations. For every dollar we receive, we can provide three meals.Food Bank for the Heartland operates its own programs that serve vulnerable populations directly. They include Kids Cafe, BackPack, Mobile Pantry, SNAP and Kids Cruisin' Kitchen. During fiscal year 2020, we distributed 28 million meals to individuals and families in Nebraska and western Iowa.