Bringing Hope Through Cultural Inclusive Food: Join the Movement!
The Food We Eat Reflects Who We Are
Food carries our traditions, culture, language, morals, and values. But when food becomes unaffordable, hunger sets in, and so much is lost—especially for the most productive members of our community.
In the Omaha-Council Bluffs metropolitan area, over 100,810 people face food insecurity. Among the most affected are New Americans—migrants and refugees from Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America—because traditional food pantries often lack culturally appropriate foods. This gap leads to both food insecurity and food waste, as the needs and dignity of these individuals are overlooked.
A Call to Action: Love Your Neighbor Food Drive
As people of hope and faith, we believe in abundance—there’s always enough when we work together in justice and love. Let’s come together to support New Americans and others in need by providing access to food that honors their cultures and nourishes their families.
Key Details: Love Your Neighbor Culturally Appropriate Food Drive
- When: January 4th – March 5th
- What: Collect foods that meet the cultural needs of New Americans. (See the grocery list below.)
- Where to Shop: Visit local stores in Omaha that carry culturally appropriate foods.
Save the Date: All People’s Pantry Food Distribution Event
- Date: Saturday, March 8th, 2025
- Time: 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM
- Location: Hanscom Park Methodist Church, 4444 Frances Street, Omaha, NE 68105
- Special Feature: Free Health Clinic
Join this movement of justice and love. Together, we can ensure that everyone in our community has access to food that respects their culture, values, and dignity.
No time to shop: Donate directly to the All People’s Pantry here, and we will purchase the food people need.
Nonperishable Foods to Bring to Hanscom Park UMC
Stores Information:
- Asian Market – 321 N 76th St, Omaha, NE 68114
- Asian Friend Mart – 1510 NW Radial Hwy, Omaha, NE 68104
- Supermercado Nuestra Familia – 2900 Leavenworth Street, Omaha, NE 68105
- Wamo Food Market – 1604 NW Radial Hwy, Omaha, NE 68104
- African Farms – 2335 N. 90th Street, Omaha, NE 68134
Volunteers with us this coming event on March 8th, 2025.
Fill in the form below to sign up to help with the distribution event. The form can also be accessed via this link: Volunteers opportunities March 7th & March 8th 2025
Click here to donate to the All People’s Pantry.
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Past Events
All People’s Pantry: A Culturally Appropriate Food Pantry and Free Community Health Fair Events
In the News
“Food does more than nourish our bodies—it nourishes our souls, too. A meal can connect us to our past, bring back cherished memories with loved ones, and remind us of home. Sadly, this can be lost for some migrants and refugees in America, but Hanscom Park United Methodist Church is working to change that…” View on KMTV 3 News Now
Since March, the church has held a quarterly event called the All People’s Pantry to provide culturally appropriate foods to Omaha’s immigrant and refugee communities. Maxwell Morgan, a volunteer and an immigrant from South Sudan, said the pantry is integral to combating food insecurity in communities that aren’t fully served by traditional pantries. Read more on Omaha World-Herald