204 West Mission Avenue - (402) 293-3138: Bellevue residents in need of the food assistance can call to make an appointment to receive a food pantry referral. Once a referral is obtained, the food bags can be picked up from the local distribution site from 10:00am – 4:00pm; Monday – Friday. The pantry can provide non perishable food items and vouchers for perishable food items to be used at the grocery store as much as the donations/guidelines can allow. www.bellevue.net/Departments/HumanServices.aspx
Community Resources
Food - Pantries
Bellevue Human Services - Food Pantry
Benson Baptist Church
6319 Maple Street - 551-1512: Non-perishable food pantry available on the last Saturday of every month from 9:00AM-12:00PM. www.omahabbc.com
Care and Share House-Food Pantry
1808 5th Avenue and 600 South Main Street, Council Bluffs - 712-323-4889: Food pantry available to anyone who has not received help from a Council Bluffs food pantry in the last 30 days. The 5th Avenue location is open Monday 9:30AM-12:00PM and Thursday 9:00AM-12:00PM. The Main Street location is open Monday and Wednesday 5:30PM-7:30PM. Appointments are accepted, but walk-ins are welcome. www.fifthavenueumc.come/CareandShare
Catholic Charities - Juan Diego Center
5211 S. 31st Street - 731-5413: Emergency food pantry, perishable daily food distribution, and share food buying. Requires a social security card for each household member, photo ID, and mail postmarked within the last 30 days in your name (PO Boxes not accepted). Individuals may receive food once every 60 days. Open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 9:30AM-11:30AM and Wednesday from 4:00PM-6:00PM. www.ccomaha.org
Catholic Charities - St. Martin dePorres
2417 Burdette Street - 341-4004: Emergency food pantry, perishable daily food distribution, and share food buying. Requires a social security card for each household member, photo ID, and mail postmarked within the last 30 days in your name (PO Boxes not accepted). Individuals may receive food once every 30 days. Open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 10:00AM-1:00PM and the 3rd Saturday of the month from 9:00AM-12:00PM. www.ccomaha.org
Countryside Community Church - Community Cupboard
8787 Pacific - 391-0350: Mobile food pantry in partnership with Food Bank for the Heartland. No income requirements and no ID needed. Bring a piece of mail with your Omaha address. First Saturday of each month from 10:00AM to 11:30AM. http://countrysideucc.org
FaithWorks Pantry Place
4829 Oaks Lane - (402) 895-3394: Food pantry for low income families and those in need. Available with photo id and proof of address once every 30 days. The pantry is open every 3rd Wednesday of the month from 5PM - 7PM and every 4th Saturday of the month from 10AM - 1PM. www.faithwestwood.com
First Lutheran Church
542 South 31st Street - 345-7506: Provides food to anyone in need. Pantry open from 1:00PM-2:30PM Monday through Friday. www.firstlutheranomaha.org/outreach
Food Bank for the Heartland (Omaha Food Bank)
10525 J Street - 331-1213: Provides food resources to a network of nonprofit agencies which then distribute the food to individuals and families in need. With the exception of a few programs, Food Bank for the Heartland does not distribute food directly to the public. The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) provides healthy meals to children age 18 and younger during the summer months. SFSP operates in Nebraska, Council Bluffs, and Carter Lake. Fresh produce stands are also available during the summer. Food distribution sites are listed on the Food Bank for the Heartland website. www.omahafoodbank.org
Heart Ministry Center
2222 Binney Street - 451-2321: Food pantry available Wednesday and Friday from 10:00AM-12:00PM. Photo ID, social security cards for each household member, and a recent piece of mail required for USDA commodities. Non-USDA commodities available for those without proper documentation. Individuals may receive pantry services once every 30 days. www.heartministrycenter.org
Heartland Family Service-Tri-City Ministerial Association Pantry
339-2544: Food pantry available to current Heartland Family Service clients who are residents of Papillion, LaVista, and Ralston. http://heartlandfamilyservice.org
Heartland Hope Mission (formerly Mission for All Nations)
5210 South 21st Street - 733-2077: Provides a 7 day supply of food, including food appropriate for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, personal hygiene items, clothing, household items, and toys to low-income families. Families may choose their own canned and boxed goods. Frozen meat, produce, and dairy items are packed by volunteers. Families may visit the pantry once every 30 days. Senior citizens (age 60 and older) and individuals with disabilities (proof required) may visit every 21 days. The pantry is open Thursday and Saturday from 1:30PM-4:00PM and Tuesday from 6:30PM-7:30PM. Requires photo ID and valid proof of other household members, proof of address, and monthly income amount. www.heartlandhopemission.org
Holy Family Catholic Church - Door Ministry
1715 Izard Street - 341-6561: Food pantry available Monday through Thursday from 9:00AM - 1:00PM. Free lunch program also available Sunday through Friday. Call for information. www.holyfamilyomaha.org/minitries.html
Kountze Memorial Church
2650 Farnam Street - 341-7761: Food pantry open Mondays from 10:00AM-1:00PM. If Monday is a national holiday or if OPS cancels classes due to weather, the pantry will be open the following Friday. www.kmlchurch.org
Living Hope United Methodist Church - Pearl Food Pantry
2319 Ogden Street - (402) 453-8623: Call for information. www.livinghopeumc.com
Open Door Mission - Timberlake Outreach Center
2107 East Locust - (402) 422-1111 extension 1517: Since 2004, the Timberlake Outreach Center has enabled families to remain in their own homes by supplementing their incomes through preventive measures, such as providing monthly assistance with food, clothing, household goods, furniture and appliances. www.opendoormission.org
Project Hope Food Pantry
4205 Boyd Street - 453-7649: Food, some clothing, and personal care items. Requires a photo ID, social security cards for each household member, and a piece of mail with a current address. Individuals may receive food once every 30 days up to 6 times per year. www.projecthopeomaha.org
Salem Baptist Church
3131 Lake Street - (402) 505-9973: Call for information. www.salembc.org
St. Stephen the Martyr Catholic Church
16701 S Street - (402) 896-9675: Provides food, household items, and personal care items to families in need of assistance. Serves families within the parish boundaries and within the greater Omaha community. Call for information. www.stephen.org
The Salvation Army - Material Assistance & Seasonal Services (MASS)
3612 Cuming Street - (402) 898-5860: The Material Assistance & Seasonal Services (MASS) program provides emergency assistance with food, clothing, rent, household items, and prescription drugs. In addition, seasonal assistance is provided for heat in the winter and fans in the summer. www.givesalvationarmy.org