Here are the resources for SNAP assistance, food banks in the Omaha area
BENEFITS, BETH. THE MAYOR ANNOUNCED MORE THAN A DOZEN LOCATIONS ACROSS THE METRO HAS DROP-OFF SPOTS TO HELP WITH THE WEEK-LONG FOOD DRIVE FOR THAT INCREASE IN NEED, THEY’RE ASKING OMAHA RESIDENTS TO BRING NONPERISHABLE FOOD TO DONATION SPOTS LIKE THIS ONE. THE COLUMBUS COMMUNITY CENTER, IN ORDER TO HELP. TOO MANY OMAHANS ARE FACING FOOD INSECURITY RIGHT NOW. WE WILL DO WHATEVER WE CAN TO HELP FEED OUR NEIGHBORS. THE CITY OF OMAHA TEAMS UP WITH LOCAL AGENCIES TO SUPPORT THE GROWING NEED FOR FOOD ASSISTANCE. WE’RE SUPPOSED TO BE REPRESENTING THE PEOPLE, AND THIS IS AN EXAMPLE OF REACHING OUT TO THOSE PEOPLE AND HELPING THEM IN THEIR TIME OF NEED. AND SO I WOULD EVEN ASK THE PEOPLE OF THIS COMMUNITY TO STEP UP AN…
Here are the resources for SNAP assistance, food banks in the Omaha area
BENEFITS, BETH. THE MAYOR ANNOUNCED MORE THAN A DOZEN LOCATIONS ACROSS THE METRO HAS DROP-OFF SPOTS TO HELP WITH THE WEEK-LONG FOOD DRIVE FOR THAT INCREASE IN NEED, THEY’RE ASKING OMAHA RESIDENTS TO BRING NONPERISHABLE FOOD TO DONATION SPOTS LIKE THIS ONE. THE COLUMBUS COMMUNITY CENTER, IN ORDER TO HELP. TOO MANY OMAHANS ARE FACING FOOD INSECURITY RIGHT NOW. WE WILL DO WHATEVER WE CAN TO HELP FEED OUR NEIGHBORS. THE CITY OF OMAHA TEAMS UP WITH LOCAL AGENCIES TO SUPPORT THE GROWING NEED FOR FOOD ASSISTANCE. WE’RE SUPPOSED TO BE REPRESENTING THE PEOPLE, AND THIS IS AN EXAMPLE OF REACHING OUT TO THOSE PEOPLE AND HELPING THEM IN THEIR TIME OF NEED. AND SO I WOULD EVEN ASK THE PEOPLE OF THIS COMMUNITY TO STEP UP AND HELP AS WELL. NEBRASKA DHHS SAYS SNAP BENEFITS WILL PAUSE WHILE THE GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN CONTINUES. YOU PRAY THAT YOUR CHILD NEVER HAS TO SEE THE WORRY BEHIND YOUR SMILE WHEN YOU’RE TRYING TO STRETCH FOOD AND MAKE THINGS WORK. STARTING WEDNESDAY, THE CITY WILL HOST A WEEKLONG FOOD DRIVE BENEFITING FOOD BANK FOR THE HEARTLAND. WE ARE CURRENTLY SEEING HIGHER THAN EVER NEED HIGHER THAN EVER AT THE HEIGHT OF THE PANDEMIC AND EVEN FROM A YEAR AGO, AND WHERE THERE ARE LESS RESOURCES TO GO AROUND TO SUPPORT THAT WORK. SO WE ARE DOING EVERYTHING WE CAN AT THE FOOD BANK, ALONGSIDE MONETARY DONATIONS FROM RESIDENTS, THE OMAHA CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCED $45,000 IN KENO FUNDS WILL GO BACK TO THE FOOD BANK. THERE WAS ALREADY SOME CHALLENGES AND ANY OF US THAT HAVE BEEN GROCERY SHOPPING OR UNDERSTAND WHAT RENT AND UTILITIES ARE COSTING RIGHT NOW, IT SOMETIMES JUST MAKING THAT FAMILY BUDGET WORK IS EVEN MORE DIFFICULT. THAT’S WHY UNITED WAY OF THE MIDLANDS IS OFFERING THEIR 211 PROGRAM. IT SUPPORTS ALL NEBRASKA AND IOWA RESIDENTS IN FINDING FOOD RESOURCES. WE’RE SEEING HIGHER VOLUME OF NUMBERS OF PEOPLE NEEDING ASSISTANCE. FOR A FULL LIST OF DONATION DROP OFF SPOTS, VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT KETV.COM. LIVE IN OMAHA BETH CARLSON KETV
Here are the resources for SNAP assistance, food banks in the Omaha area
Updated: 10:06 AM CDT Oct 31, 2025
Millions of Americans who rely on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits could be affected by the federal government shutdown.The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services paused SNAP benefits on Oct. 29 as the federal government shutdown continues.READ MORE: Omaha officials announce city-led non-perishable food drive as government shutdown continuesDHHS CEO Steve Corsi says the agency has a plan in place to “immediately” begin working with the USDA to get benefits to Nebraskans as soon as possible when the shutdown ends.SNAP is the nation’s largest anti-hunger program, as approximately 42 million people nationwide receive benefits.How much Nebraska families will lose as DHHS pauses SNAP due to the shutdownMore than 150,600 Nebraskans rely on SNAP benefits to supplement their family’s monthly food purchases, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.Below are some groups and places offering SNAP assistance and resources.Nebraska DHHS: Government Shutdown FAQUnited Way of the Midlands 211Food Bank for the HeartlandHabitat For Humanity of OmahaSalvation ArmyCatholic Charities of OmahaCity SproutsTogether OmahaInclusive Life Center, 4501 S. 96th StAll Saints Mobile Food PantryBellevue Housing Authority, 8214 Armstrong CircleDollar Energy FundEastern Nebraska Community Action Partnership: Bellevue Food PantryNebraska Total CareHeart Ministry CenterHeartland Hope MissionNeighborGood Community PantryProject HopeSaving GraceSt. Vincent de Paul Food PantryUniversity of Nebraska Omaha: Maverick Food PantryRejoice Omaha food pantryFirst United Methodist ChurchKountze Memorial Lutheran ChurchHanscom Park United Methodist ChurchWhispering RootsLasagna LoveNoli’s PizzeriaMyLNK Resource FinderNebraska Judicial food pantry listPeople who know of businesses, nonprofits or groups offering resources that should be included on the list can email news@ketv.com.Omaha is also holding a city-led food drive. The drop-off locations are listed below.Adams Park | 3230 John A. Creighton Blvd.AV Sorensen | 4808 Cass St.Benson | 6008 Maple St.Camelot | 9270 Cady Ave.Common Ground | 1701 Veterans DriveFlorence | 2920 Bondesson St.Hanscom Tennis | 3220 Ed Creighton Ave.Mockingbird Hills | 10242 Mockingbird DriveMontclair | 2304 S. 135th Ave.Motto McClean Ice Arena | 5015 S. 45th St.Saddlebrook | 14850 Laurel Ave.Subby Anzaldo Columbus Park | 1515 S. 24th St. According to the USDA, SNAP benefits in Nebraska are made available from the 1st to the 5th of every month, based on the last digit of the head of household’s Social Security Number.People who currently receive SNAP benefits may still use any remaining balance on their EBT cards. DHHS says unspent benefits are accessible for nine months from the date of last use.Nebraskans needing help amid the shutdown are encouraged to contact the United Way of the Midlands 211 hotline. You can reach that by dialing 2-1-1 or clicking here.Make sure you can always see the latest news, weather, sports and more from KETV NewsWatch 7 on Google search.NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Local News | National | Sports | Newscasts on demand |
OMAHA, Neb. —
Millions of Americans who rely on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits could be affected by the federal government shutdown.
The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services paused SNAP benefits on Oct. 29 as the federal government shutdown continues.
READ MORE: Omaha officials announce city-led non-perishable food drive as government shutdown continues
DHHS CEO Steve Corsi says the agency has a plan in place to “immediately” begin working with the USDA to get benefits to Nebraskans as soon as possible when the shutdown ends.******
SNAP is the nation’s largest anti-hunger program, as approximately 42 million people nationwide receive benefits.
How much Nebraska families will lose as DHHS pauses SNAP due to the shutdown
More than 150,600 Nebraskans rely on SNAP benefits to supplement their family’s monthly food purchases, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Below are some groups and places offering SNAP assistance and resources.
- Nebraska DHHS: Government Shutdown FAQ
- United Way of the Midlands 211
- Food Bank for the Heartland
- Habitat For Humanity of Omaha
- Salvation Army
- Catholic Charities of Omaha
- City Sprouts
- Together Omaha
- Inclusive Life Center, 4501 S. 96th St
- All Saints Mobile Food Pantry
- Bellevue Housing Authority, 8214 Armstrong Circle
- Dollar Energy Fund
- Eastern Nebraska Community Action Partnership: Bellevue Food Pantry
- Nebraska Total Care
- Heart Ministry Center
- Heartland Hope Mission
- NeighborGood Community Pantry
- Project Hope
- Saving Grace
- St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry
- University of Nebraska Omaha: Maverick Food Pantry
- Rejoice Omaha food pantry
- First United Methodist Church
- Kountze Memorial Lutheran Church
- Hanscom Park United Methodist Church
- Whispering Roots
- Lasagna Love
- Noli’s Pizzeria
- MyLNK Resource Finder
- Nebraska Judicial food pantry list
People who know of businesses, nonprofits or groups offering resources that should be included on the list can email news@ketv.com.
Omaha is also holding a city-led food drive. The drop-off locations are listed below.
- Adams Park | 3230 John A. Creighton Blvd.
- AV Sorensen | 4808 Cass St.
- Benson | 6008 Maple St.
- Camelot | 9270 Cady Ave.
- Common Ground | 1701 Veterans Drive
- Florence | 2920 Bondesson St.
- Hanscom Tennis | 3220 Ed Creighton Ave.
- Mockingbird Hills | 10242 Mockingbird Drive
- Montclair | 2304 S. 135th Ave.
- Motto McClean Ice Arena | 5015 S. 45th St.
- Saddlebrook | 14850 Laurel Ave.
- Subby Anzaldo Columbus Park | 1515 S. 24th St.
According to the USDA, SNAP benefits in Nebraska are made available from the 1st to the 5th of every month, based on the last digit of the head of household’s Social Security Number.
People who currently receive SNAP benefits may still use any remaining balance on their EBT cards. DHHS says unspent benefits are accessible for nine months from the date of last use.
Nebraskans needing help amid the shutdown are encouraged to contact the United Way of the Midlands 211 hotline. You can reach that by dialing 2-1-1 or clicking here.
Make sure you can always see the latest news, weather, sports and more from KETV NewsWatch 7 on Google search.
NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Local News | National | Sports | Newscasts on demand |