Food Programs

Blue Valley Community Action Partnership - Butler & Polk County
Assists families & individuals in emergency situations with financial help as well as through its food pantry program.

416 E Street
David City, NE 68632
402-367-4347
440 Nebraska Avenue
Osceola, NE 68651
402-747-2102
http://www.bvca.net/How_We_Help/Programs_Services.aspx

 

 

 

 

 

Boone County Food Pantry
Assist those in need of nutritional food.

1106 W State Street
Albion, NE 68620
402-920-3552
https://albionne.com/live/local-biz/3859/boone-county-food-pantry/

Central Nebraska Community Action Partnership (CNCAP)
CNCAP offers a variety of wellness, prevention, intervention and community services/programs to individuals. Depending on the program, eligibility may be determined by several factors including: Income guidelines, age, county of residence, etc. Programs include: Commodity Supplemental Food Program; Early Head Start - Home & Center Based; Early Learning Center (Schuyler); Head Start Little Stars Preschool; HOPE Case Management; SOAR; HART-Stability Assistance Program; Supportive Services for Veteran Families; T.H.R.I.V.E.S; Weatherization; VRRH - Veteran Rapid Re-Housing & KIDS (Keeping Independent Directives in Society) Youth Program.

3286 53rd Avenue
Columbus, NE 68601
402-564-1124 / 308-745-0780 (Loup City)
www.centralnebraskacap.com

Colfax County Food Pantry
A non-profit, charitable organization for those in need who have difficulty purchasing food & home necessities. Visit website for schedule.

1213 Colfax Street
Schuyler, NE 68661
http://schuylerministerialassociation.wordpress.com

 

 

 

Columbus Emergency Relief
Provides emergency assistance with utilities, housing, food & medical transportation. Must reside in Platte County. Cannot assist with deposits.

1853 10th Avenue
Columbus, NE 68601
402-564-4184

Hours:
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. on Monday & Wednesday
12:00 noon - 5:00 p.m. on Friday

 

East Central District Health Department
The East Central District Health Department (ECDHD) is a state-approved district health department that provides public health services to its four-county service area of Boone, Colfax, Nance and Platte counties in Nebraska. Programs include: Community Health Hubs (breast and colon Cancer screening); Early Development Network (early intervention services for families with children birth to age three with developmental delays and/or health care needs): Emergency Preparedness; Food Safety; Lead and Mold safety; Radon and Water testing; Immunizations (Adult, children and travel vaccines); Substance Abuse Prevention (alcohol, tobacco and drugs); West Nile; WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) Food Program.

4321 41st Avenue
Columbus NE 68601
402-562-7500
ecdhd.ne.gov

Food Bank of Heartland
Nebraska SNAP Outreach (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) that helps provide individuals & families with basic nutritional needs. Provides food & to those that struggle with hunger statewide through the Mobile Food Pantry project which, with one-day distributions at various locations provides shelf stable & perishable food items free to individuals & families. A schedule can be accessed on our website.

01525 J Street
Omaha, NE 68127
402-331-1213
http://foodbankheartland.org

 

 

Fullerton Food Pantry
Serves those in need of nutritional food with dignity & respect. Provides access to other resources that may be helpful to assure a healthy lifestyle.

309 Esther Street
Fullerton, NE 68638
308-390-9342
https://www.fullertonfoodpantry.com/

Genoa Food Pantry
Provide physical & spiritual food for those in need; enable patrons to become contributing members of society.

520 Willard Avenue
Genoa, NE 68640
402-750-9249

 

Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services
Protect the health of all Americans & providing essential human services, especially for those who are least able to help themselves. We also touch our state's most vulnerable citizens; the elderly, low income & those with disabilities, provide safety to abused and/or neglected children & vulnerable adults. Services include: ACCESS Nebraska - Economic Assistance Programs; Adult & Child Protective Services; Child Care Licensing; Child Support Enforcement; Community Based Developmental Disabilities; Foster Parent Recruiting.

301 Centennial Mall S 
Lincoln, NE 68509
1-877-667-6266
www.dhhs.ne.gov

Platte County Food Pantry
Provides free food for residents of Platte county who would otherwise go hungry. Monday, Wednesday & Friday 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. / Tuesday & Thursday 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

3020 18th Street, Suite 13
Columbus, NE 68601
402-563-4544

Simon House
Provide assistance to those in need by supplying them with basic needs of daily living. If eligible, there are various types including rent, energy assistance (electric & gas) emergency housing & food, medical aid, transportation, household goods & furniture. Food pantry can help with canned goods & perishable items such as baby formula, diapers, paper goods & toiletries. We also provide clothing for emergency situations.

1853 10th Avenue, PO Box 1554
Columbus, NE 68601
402-5694-8444
https://www.thesimonhouse.org/

The First United Methodist Church & Outreach Center
Provides these programs to address food insecurity & build community. The Outreach Center Food Pantry is open Thursdays 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. or by appointment. Enter at SE corner of the building. There is also a Blessing Box located outside on the SE corner for folks in need of just an item or two. Wednesday Nite Community Meal from 5:00 - 5:30 for pick-up (in the alley) or dine in available from 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. (suggested donation of $3) Call before NOON on Wednesday to reserve a meal. The community Meal is only during the school year.

First United Methodist Church
2710 14th Street
First United Methodist Church Outreach Center
3602 16th Street
Columbus, NE 68601
402-564-8463 / 402-564-8362
http://www.columbusfumc.com/home/outreach-center

 

The Salvation Army (Columbus)
To feed & provide emergency assistance to those in need. Assist with rent, utilities, sometimes medication depending on type & cost. Food pantry that people can access 1 time per month.

1711 23rd Street
Columbus, NE 68601
402-564-6919