THE DISH SUMMER 2025
COZAD HAYMAKER GRAND GENERATION CENTER, DAWSON COUNTY, NE
KEARNEY JUBILEE CENTER, BUFFALO COUNTY, NE
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GRAND ISLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS, HALL COUNTY, NE
KEARNEY JUBILEE CENTER, BUFFALO COUNTY, NE
THE FOOD BANK AND ITS PARTNERS NAVIGATE FUNDING CUTS Food banks across the country are experiencing higher levels of need and a decrease in resources, and Food Bank for the Heartland is no exception. Federal funding cuts are adding to the tremendous hardship faced by thousands of Heartland families. Recent cuts to USDA food availability have resulted in a loss of more than 500,000 meals across our service area between March and July. Additional cuts are expected to SNAP, further straining the Food Bank, local pantries, and neighbors. Members of the Food Bank’s Executive Team recently met with partners in central Nebraska to better understand the need and how economic uncertainties are affecting their communities. Visits were made to Buffalo, Hall, Dawson, and Lincoln counties. Each of these counties has experienced drastic increases in food insecurity levels, ranging from 33% to 48% over a two-year period, according to Feeding America. Despite the challenges we collectively face, these visits served as a stark reminder of the power and tenacity of the Heartland. Each of our partners expressed gratitude for the additional support they receive through gifts of time, talent, and treasure, further proving that no matter the trial, generosity always prevails.
OUR MISSION
To eliminate hunger in the Heartland by ensuring consistent access to healthy foods through community partnerships.