Volunteers Make All the Difference in the World
December 27 3:56 PM
Brian Barks
Thank goodness for the all the volunteers at Food Bank for the Heartland! It would be impossible for us to do what we do without them.
$300,000 Goal for the Woodhouse BackPack Challenge
November 10 4:22 PM
Angie Grote
For the third year, the generous folks at the Woodhouse Auto Family are hosting the Woodhouse Auto Challenge to benefit Food Bank for the Heartland's BackPack program.
Map the Meal Gap: Child Food Insecurity 2011
October 27 3:59 PM
Angie Grote
One in five children in Nebraska and Iowa struggles with hunger.
Duck's Eye View
September 21 11:48 AM
Angie Grote
Thanks to everyone for making Food Bank for the Heartland's 2011 "O! What a Duck Race!" a success!
Food Bank for the Heartland in the News
September 13 4:08 PM
Angie Grote
2012 Celebrity Chef
September 8 2:34 PM
Angie Grote
This year’s Celebrity Chef is a multiple James Beard award winner,
including National Chef of the Year and Humanitarian of the Year. He is
the champion of Bravo’s first season of Top Chef Masters and operates
Frontera Grill, Topolobampo and XOCO, three award-winning restaurants in
Chicago featuring Mexican cuisine.
Our New Home
August 10 4:04 PM
Angie Grote
It has been an action-packed few weeks at Food Bank for the Heartland. We moved to our new headquarters at 10525 J Street in Omaha.
Strike Out Hunger Raises Food & Funds
July 8 10:47 AM
Angie Grote
The fifth annual Strike Out Hunger food and funds drive raised 6,365 pounds of food and $17,865 during the month of June for Food Bank for the Heartland!
Hard Hat Required
June 23 3:30 PM
Angie Grote
I visited Food Bank for the Heartland's new headquarters at 10525 J
Street today and sat in on a meeting with Susan Ogborn and the team from
Kiewit Builders Group.
Spare Food Aid from Cuts
June 6 3:57 PM
Angie Grote
All Aboard the ConAgra Mills Rail Cars!
June 2 1:43 PM
Angie Grote
You can't actually ride in these rail cars, but they will be spreading an important message about hunger as they chug along across the United States.
Village Pointe Wine Festival
May 19 9:34 AM
Angie Grote
Wine lovers, mark your calendars for the Village Pointe Wine Festival
presented by Brix on June 10 and 11. A portion of the proceeds from the
event will benefit Food Bank for the Heartland.
Spring 2011 Newsletter
May 3 2:01 PM
Angie Grote
Extra! Extra! Read all about it!
ConAgra Foods' Days of Service
April 19 8:43 AM
Angie Grote
Thank you to the employees from ConAgra Foods and ConAgra Mills who
volunteered at Food Bank for the Heartland sorting food and packing
backpacks during the ConAgra Foods' Days of Service on April 13 and 20.
Virtual Food Drive Launches
April 4 8:52 AM
Angie Grote
Food Bank for the Heartland has a new resource on its web site to assist in the fight against hunger.
SNAP Outreach in Rural Counties
March 16 10:25 AM
Angie Grote
Many people are not aware of the SNAP benefits that are available to them. SNAP is the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly known as the food stamps program.
Mobile Pantry Helps Many in Murray
March 14 8:59 AM
Angie Grote
The mobile pantry at Murray Presbyterian was a success! At 8:00 a.m. on
March 12, 6,500 pounds of food from Food Bank for the Heartland arrived
at Murray Presbyterian Church in Murray, Nebraska.
SNAP Specialists in Washington, D.C.
March 7 8:32 AM
Angie Grote
Food Bank for the Heartland's three SNAP Specialists, Kara, Kelly and
Vernon are in Washington D.C. at the 2011 National Anti-Hunger Policy
Conference. The conference is organized on by Food Research and Action
Center - FRAC(www.FRAC.org), which is the premier anti-hunger group in
Washington, and Feeding America.
New Wheels
February 11 3:45 PM
Angie Grote
Take a peek at the Food Bank's new SNAP Mobile and AR Car! These Ford Transit Connect vans from Woodhouse are for our SNAP Outreach Specialists and Agency Relations department as they travel throughout Nebraska and western Iowa. Thanks to FastSigns for outfitting our new wheels with Food Bank logos.
Preparing for Celebrity Chef
January 27 2:28 PM
Angie Grote
Food Bank for the Heartland's tenth annual Celebrity Chef event is less than a month away! I am working on the silent auction, and my desk is filled with autographed footballs, restaurant gift certificates, hand-painted serving pieces and a karaoke machine!
ConAgra, Baker's and the Community Shine the Light on Hunger
January 14 8:42 AM
Angie Grote
During a news conference on January 13, ConAgra Foods presented Food
Bank for the Heartland with a check for $217,122.57 after the Shine the
Light on Hunger festivities in Omaha during November and December.
Celebrating 30 Years!
January 7 4:00 PM
Angie Grote
At Food Bank for the Heartland, 2011 marks 30 years of feeding the hungry in our community.
Looking Back at 2010
December 30 3:10 PM
Angie Grote
Thank you to Food Bank for the Heartland's amazing volunteers, donors, agency partners and staff for making 2010 a wonderful and productive year! Let's take a look back.
Extra! Extra! Read All About It
December 17 9:58 AM
Angie Grote
During his road trip across the state of Nebraska, Brian met with several media outlets that did stories about hunger in the community and what Food Bank for the Heartland is doing to help.
Brian Hits the Road
December 15 9:36 AM
Angie Grote
After cranking up the sports talk radio, Brian Barks, Director of Development & PR, embarked on a road trip through western Nebraska, making stops in Kearney, Grand Island, Lexington, McCook, North Platte and Ogallala.
Just Three Wishes
December 8 8:57 AM
Angie Grote
Brian is a guest blogger for ConAgra Foods Foundation today! Read his post...
Words from the Woodhouse Auto Family's CEO
December 7 11:30 AM
Angie Grote
The Woodhouse Challenge II raised a staggering $296,898.79 for Food Bank for the Heartland during the month of November!
Students Participate in Woodhouse Challenge II
November 24 8:57 AM
Angie Grote
Third grade and fifth grade classes at Titan Hills Elementary School
participated in the Woodhouse Challenge II by competing in a penny war.
The Face of Hunger, It's Not What You Think
November 19 2:44 PM
Brian Barks
You may not realize nearly 22,000 different people in our area each week seek emergency food assistance. I was privileged to meet some of the folks helped by Food Bank for the Heartland during a mobile pantry last night at Heritage Hills Lutheran Church at 69th and Cornhusker in Papillion.
Big Thanks to the Bellevue Berry Farm
November 16 2:29 PM
Angie Grote
The Bellevue Berry Farm donated 1,710 pounds of canned goods to the Food Bank on November 15.
Weenie Wednesday
November 12 3:26 PM
Angie Grote
Woodhouse Mazda hosted Weenie Wednesday on November 10 in conjunction with the Woodhouse Challenge II.
Red Ribbon Week at Holling Heights Supports the Food Bank
November 1 11:21 AM
Angie Grote
Students at Holling Heights Elementary School pledged to be drug free during Red Ribbon Week (October 25-29).
Local Farmers Receive Honor and Select the Food Bank as Beneficiary
October 21 10:47 AM
Angie Grote
Gayle and Clare Duda of Omaha have been named the recipients of
the Monsanto Fund's America's Farmers Grow Communities program.
Bell Tower Challenge and Tour Draw Excitement at UNO
October 20 3:55 PM
Angie Grote
Thank you Eta Sigma Gamma for hosting the 17th Annual Bell Tower Challenge and Tour the Tower at the University of Nebraska at Omaha on October 20 to benefit Food Bank for the Heartland.
Food Bank for the Heartland Hosts Central Regional Conference
October 8 9:56 AM
Angie Grote
Traveling from Michigan, Louisiana, Texas, Illinois and other states, over 100 representatives from food banks across the central region gathered in Omaha, Nebraska October 5-7 for the 2010 Central Regional Conference hosted by Food Bank for the Heartland.
Members' Conference Emphasizes Community
September 28 9:53 AM
Angie Grote
Food Bank for the Heartland's first annual Members' Conference on September 17 was a success.
New HAM Banner Spreads the Word about Hunger
September 8 3:13 PM
Angie Grote
Hunger Action Month is in full swing at Food Bank for the Heartland.
First Data Food Drive Hits the Mark!
September 3 2:49 PM
Brian Barks
A big shout out to First Data! Employees held a "targeted" food drive during the month of August and the results are incredible.
September is Hunger Action Month
September 2 8:22 AM
Angie Grote
Food Bank for the Heartland is one of over 200 food banks in Feeding
America’s network across the country participating in Hunger Action
Month.
Dine Out Against Hunger Restaurant Roster is Building
August 20 11:51 AM
Brian Barks
The wheels are in motion for Food Bank for the Heartland's 8th Annual Dine Out Against Hunger. This year's Dine Out date is Tuesday, October 12.
BackPack Volunteers Needed
August 17 3:56 PM
Angie Grote
Food Bank for the Heartland’s BackPack Program has rapidly expanded to
meet the growing need of hungry children in our community.
Sack Lunch Program Feeds Families
August 6 10:03 AM
Angie Grote
Food Bank for the Heartland has partnered with Holy Family Catholic
Church to dispense sandwiches and other food items to the
homeless and near-homeless in our community. The Sack Lunch Program serves 3,800 lunches per week.
Duck Race Raises Funds and Awareness
July 30 2:48 PM
Angie Grote
It was wonderful to see so many people come to Heartland of America Park on July24 to support the Food Bank.
Resting Before the Race
July 23 11:43 AM
Angie Grote
A big thank you to the volunteers and staff members who helped Food Bank for the Heartland prepare for the third annual "O! What a Duck Race!"
Shop at Hy-Vee & Fight Hunger
July 14 3:59 PM
Angie Grote
Help fight hunger in our community by shopping at your local Hy-Vee
store from July 14-20.
Bank of the West Celebrates America
July 8 8:58 AM
Angie Grote
A record crowd, legendary bands and a fantastic fireworks show made this year's Bank of the West Celebrates America event at Memorial Park on July 2 a huge success!
Lots of Loaves!
July 1 2:03 PM
Angie Grote
A big thank you to the kids at Hamilton Heights Child Development Center who donated 75 pounds of bread from Great Harvest Bread Company to the Food Bank!
Walking the Walk on Child Hunger
June 14 1:12 PM
Brian Barks
What did you do this weekend? Play golf? BBQ with friends? A lot of nothing? This past Saturday Darci Condrey and a number of her co-workers in the finance department at ConAgra Foods spent their weekend making a difference in the lives of those in need.
Way to go Zachry Engineering!
June 9 3:51 PM
Brian Barks
A special thanks to our friends at Zachry Engineering! As one of the sponsors of Food Bank for the Heartland's 2010 "O! What a Duck Race!" they hosted one of our great volunteers, Ron Beckman, and me for their duck adoption day outside their offices today.
Food Bank Mathematics
June 9 10:15 AM
Angie Grote
For every $1 donated, Food Bank for the Heartland can distribute $9 worth of groceries. How is that possible? There is a short answer followed by one that involves some math. Get your #2 pencils ready.
New Tool to Raise Hunger Awareness
May 25 11:28 AM
Angie Grote
Welcome! Thanks for coming to the brand new Food Bank for the Heartland web site! In November of 2009, we officially changed our name to Food Bank for the Heartland. That touched off a myriad of tasks that involved updating our name and logo. A part of the lengthy “to do list” was developing and launching a new web site!