Food pantries and free groceries in Omaha area - Douglas or Sarpy County
The counties of Douglas and Sarpy, as well as the metropolitan Omaha Nebraska region, are served by several food pantries. Get free groceries, personal toiletries or even apply for Meals on Wheels home delivery in the Omaha region. The distribution centers and soup kitchens have limited resources and are only open a small number of hours per week or month, so it is recommended to call for details on their services. Find a food bank near you in the Omaha NE area.
In general, the food pantries are focused on helping people with no money and low income in the region. They offer consumers several different services, including free shelf stable food, boxes of groceries, produce, dairy, and other basic needs as available. This can include possible access to pet food, baby supplies, Meals on Wheels for senior citizens in Omaha or free infant formula.
Some seasonal support may be available as well, such as Christmas or Thanksgiving meals. The sites may also have referrals to other Douglas County government benefits food stamps or the WIC program, or emergency assistance programs, all of which are focused on helping the low income and poor in the community. Find more details below as well as a referral number at the bottom of the page.
List of free food distribution centers and Omaha soup kitchens for meals
Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church c/o Liberty Christian Center
Address is 7706 S 96th St, La Vista, NE 68128. Phone number (402) 331-7376
The Catholic church provide free food boxes as well as meals at Thanksgiving and Christmas. Low-income families can get rice, cereal, pasta, bread, dried tuna or salmon and more.
Benson Baptist Church
Location is 6319 Maple Street, Omaha, NE 68104. Call (402) 551-1512
This pantry only serves the city of Omaha. Emergency boxes of food, groceries, and other items may be available.
Catholic Charities St. Martin de Porres Center
2111 Emmet Street, Omaha, NE 68110. Call (402) 939-4684 or (402) 453-6363
Several social services are available, along with free meals, boxes of food, and other assistance. The charity may also have financial aid for other basic needs.
Chabad House
1866 South 120th Street, Omaha, NE 68144. Main phone (402) 957-2705 or (402) 330-1800
Peace Presbyterian
333 S 204th St, Elkhorn, NE 68022. Phone: (402) 289-1104
The homeless and people with little or no money will get food. Spam, fruits or vegetables, free eggs and other goods.
Morning Star Baptist Church
Food bank location is 2019 Burdette St, Omaha, NE 68110. Call (402) 342-0018
Eastern Nebraska Community Action Partnership
Main address is 2406 Fowler Ave, Omaha, NE 68111. Call (402) 453-5656
The Douglas County community action agency provides financial help and free stuff, including food. Programs include a Pet Pantry, SNAP Outreach Program, Mobile Farm Markets and more. More on assistance from Eastern Nebraska Community Action Partnership.
Bethesda Temple Seventh-Day Adventist
Main address is 3725 Ames Ave, Omaha, NE 68111. Call (402) 455-0601
Christian Outreach Program Elkhorn (COPE)
832 North State Street, Elkhorn, Nebraska 68022. Call 402-616-2330 or (402) 289-1104
Residents of Bennington, Elkhorn, Valley, and Waterloo can call on this food bank. They is also a soup kitchen for breakfast, lunch and dinner meals as well as referrals to other Christian programs that help the low-income.
Community Cupboard, Countryside Community Church
Location is 13130 Faith Plz, Omaha, NE 68144. Call (402) 391-0350
The church also serves hot holiday means (Thanksgiving and Christmas) to the poor and homeless in Omaha.
FaithWorks Pantry Place
4892 Oaks Lane, Omaha, NE 68137. Call (402) 895-3394 for information.
Free boxes of food, groceries, and maybe hot meals are available. Assistance is for low income families and the elderly in Douglas County too.
First Lutheran Church
Main address is 542 South 31st Street, Omaha, NE 68105. Call (402) 345-7506
Boxes of food, fruits, vegetables, and more may be served to the needy.
General Assistance - Public Aid Douglas County
There are several other resources from the local general assistance in Douglas County, including referrals to SNAP food stamps, WIC vouchers, and more. They focus on giving benefits to the poor and families in poverty.
 Hand Up - First Presbyterian Church
216 South 34th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68131. Call (402) 345-5383
This location provides assistance to Douglas County.
Heartland Hope Mission
Main location is 2021 U St, Omaha, NE 68107. Phone: (402) 733-1904 or call the center at (402) 733-2077
Heartland Hope Mission West Omaha Pantry, Lord of Hosts Church
5351 South 139th Plaza, Omaha, NE 68137. Call (402) 896-6692 or (402) 733-2077
In an emergency, may have a box of food, hot meal, or some other basic needs such as clothing.
Holy Family Door Ministry
Main address is 1715 Izard Street, Omaha, NE 68102. Main phone number is (402) 341-6561 or (402) 779-8499
Juan Diego Center
Location is 5211 South 31st Street, Omaha, NE 68107. Call (402) 731-5413
This non-profit helps the greater Omaha Nebraska Metropolitan region. A pantry also have a drive through that is open today and most days for emergency relief.
Living Word Pantry
Main address is 1110 North Lincoln Avenue, Fremont, NE 68025. Call (402) 721-2068
Canned groceries, soup, bread, and other items may be passed out.
Marshall Drive Pantry
Address of pantry is 4845 Marshall Drive, Omaha, Nebraska 68137. Phone - (402) 895-4227
A leading charity food bank. Canned goods, boxes of cereals, formula, and other items are available, as donations and resources allow.
Pearl United Methodist
2319 Ogden Street, Omaha, NE 68110. Main phone number is (402) 453-8623
Project Hope Pantry - There are several churches and charities that are part of this organization. Each is focused on helping the less fortunate. The main site is at 4205 Boyd Street, Omaha, NE 68111. Telephone - (402) 453-7649
- Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 4117 Terrace Drive, Omaha, NE 68134, Telephone (402) 453-7649 or (402) 571-1622
- Saint Matthews Lutheran Church, 1725 South 60th Street, Omaha, NE 68107, call (402) 453-7649 or (402) 556-7030
- Shepherd of the Hills, 6201 North 60th Street, Omaha, NE 68104, dial (402) 453-7649 or (402) 571-7797
Food Bank For The Heartland is part of Feeding America. They give information on additional free food programs and resources in the Omaha area. The non-profit can be contacted at (402) 331-1213 for locations of other food pantries near you. They offer referrals, a mobile food pantry, applications to school lunches, and other short as well as long term aid. Some services are for families and other food programs are for the homeless, elderly, and even disabled. More details are here. https://foodbankheartland.org/.
Sacred Heart Parish - Heart Ministry Center
Location is 2222 Binney Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68110. Call (402) 451-2321
Low income may receive free food or a box of groceries. Some support is also available for the homeless in Douglas County.
Saint Benedict the Moor Food Pantry
2423 Grant Street, Omaha, NE 68111. Call (402) 348-0631
This location only supports 16th & Cuming to 30th & Cuming, north to Ames. This includes the zip codes of 68102, 68110, 68111, and 68131.
Saint Vincent de Paul Pantry
2101 Leavenworth Street, Omaha, NE 68102. Main phone number is (402) 346-5445 or 402) 341-1688
Many social services are offered. Food, housing, applications to USDA benefits, and more. the charity does not deliver meals or boxes of groceries.
- St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church has another location at 14330 Eagle Run Dr, Omaha, NE 68164. Main Phone: (402) 496-7988. Everything from free food to baby formula, financial aid, diapers, and a low cost thrift store is available for low income/struggling families.
Salem Food Pantry
3120 Lake St, Omaha, NE 68110. Address is (402) 505-9973
Open Door Mission
There are multiple sites, with the main one at 2828 North 23rd Street East Omaha, NE 68110. Call 402-422-1111
There is a food bank and clothing closet for Douglas and Sarpy Counties. Free food, furniture, clothing, diapers, and other aid is given out.
Clair Memorial United Methodist Church
Location of the food pantry and soup kitchen is 5544 Ames Ave, Omaha, NE 68104. Call (402) 451-8322
Operation Others Outreach
Food distribution and social services are from 7400 Western Ave, Omaha, Ne 68114. Phone - (402) 393-1190
The charity gives out fresh produce, meats and groceries to families or people in need. Clients from the area of Douglas / Sarpy County can meet with staff to assess their needs, receive or be referred to social services, and receive emergency food.
Nebraska Urban Indian Health Coalition, Inc.
2226 N St, Omaha, NE 68107. Phone - (402) 346-0902
Countryside Community Church
13130 Faith Plaza, Omaha, NE. Main phone: 402-391-0350
Volunteers work at this client choice/supermarket designed pantry. This is a client choice food bank in which people select only what they want. Get dry and canned goods, paper products, and personal toiletries for people with no money in the Omaha area.
Faith-Westwood United Methodist Church
Address is 4814 Oaks Lane, Omaha, NE 68137. Call (402) 895-3394 or (402) 895-3394
Salvation Army
The Salvation Army centers have a food bank, clothing closet and thrift store. Snacks may be served to children and the less fortunate in the region. Other assistance can include information on SNAP food stamps and support for basic needs such as rent or heating bills. More on Omaha Salvation Army.
- The main center for help is at is 3612 Cuming Street, Omaha, NE 68131. Telephone number - (402) 898-5860 or (402) 898-5900
- Senior programs, including congregate and home delivered meals, are offered from 10755 Burt St, Omaha, NE 68114. Phone: (402) 898-7700
- Salvation Army - Kroc Center also has food. The location is 2825 Y St, Omaha, NE 68107. Phone: (402) 905-3500 or telephone number is (402) 905-3539
Sharon Seventh Day Adventist Food Pantry
3336 Lake St, Omaha, NE 68111. Phone: (402) 453-4079 or call (402) 884-0658
Timberlake Outreach Center
The food pantry is at 2107 E Locust St, Omaha, NE 68110. Phone: (402) 422-1111 or call (402) 829-1510
Staff help clients apply for public aid, including WIC vouchers or SNAP food stamps. The emergency food bank also provides items including baby formula, peanut butter, and holiday meals. Other groceries may also be offered in Douglas County.
Together
Main location is 812 South 24th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68108. Call (402) 345-8047
Surplus government commodities, boxes of food, and more may be offered.
Tri-City Pantry
The food pantry is at 302 American Parkway, Papillion, NE 68046. Call (402) 552-7061
The location helps people in the zip codes of 68046, 68127, 68128, 68133, 68136, and 68138.
Women United Ministries
Main address is 1202 East Browne Street, Omaha, NE 68110. Call (402) 591-0354
Y.E.S. Youth Street Outreach
Location is 2566 Farnam St, Omaha, NE 68131. Main phone number is (402) 345-5187
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