Nebraska

Get the facts about hunger in Nebraska

Though many of us may not realize the grave disparities that exist in our own communities, people face hunger in every county and congressional district in Nebraska. They could be our neighbors, kids in our children's classes – the possibilities go on.

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What Hunger Looks Like in Nebraska

In Nebraska, 267,960 people are facing hunger - and of them 91,240 are children.

1 in 7 people

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face hunger.

1 in 5 children face hunger.
People facing hunger in Nebraska are estimated to report needing $187,107,000 more per year to meet their food needs.

The average cost of a meal in Nebraska is $3.71. Data from Feeding America's Map the Meal Gap study. Learn more ›


Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in Nebraska

Charitable programs are unable to fully support those facing hunger. The combination of charity and government assistance programs are necessary to help bridge the meal gap.

SNAP, formerly food stamps, provides temporary help for people going through hard times – providing supplemental money to buy food until they can get back on their feet.

In Nebraska,

46.1% of households receiving SNAP benefits have children
$221,960,791
distributed through
SNAP generated
$377,333,345 in economic activity*.

*Economists estimate that every dollar a household redeems through SNAP generates about $1.70 in economic activity.


Make a Difference in Nebraska

Volunteer in Nebraska

The Feeding America network is able to reach 40 million people, largely thanks to the commitment of volunteers. Our communities are stronger when we join together – help give your neighbors a hand up by volunteering at your local food bank.

Pledge to volunteer ›

Become an Advocate

To make progress toward ending hunger in Nebraska, we need to make sure our lawmakers in Washington are fighting for those struggling back home. You can help make sure they see how great the need is in Nebraska – call on lawmakers to make ending hunger a priority.

Contact your member of Congress today ›

2 Food Banks that serve Nebraska

Food banks serve large areas and will be able to find a feeding program in your local community.

Food Bank of Lincoln

Food Bank of Lincoln

1221 Kingbird Road
Lincoln, NE 68521
402.466.8170

www.lincolnfoodbank.org/ 

Food Bank for the Heartland

Food Bank for the Heartland

10525 J Street
Omaha, NE 68127
402.331.1213

foodbankheartland.org/