Omaha Pantry Heartland Hope Mission Sees Growth at Millard Location

Heartland Hope Mission (HeartlandHopeMission.org) will mark its first year with a full-service Millard pantry location at 5321 S. 139th Plaza this spring. Heartland Hope has held a satellite pantry in the Millard area, in partnership with Lord of Hosts Church, since 2008. The pantry is currently open every second Saturday of the month from 10:30-11:30 a.m. and the last Wednesday of every month from 1:30-3:30 p.m. providing food and clothing to low-income families.

Eight Millard Public Schools have 40% or more students that qualify for free or reduced lunch, indicative of the need for a food pantry in the area.

At Heartland Hope Mission’s South Omaha and Millard food pantries, working poor families choose a week’s supply of nutritious groceries including: milk, frozen meat and fresh produce; to prepare well-balanced meals at home. Clients also receive: clothing, hygiene items, diapers, and access to a Client Service Specialist, who assists with SNAP (food stamp) applications and navigational services.

In 2017, over 45,000 people received food at Heartland Hope Mission, a twenty-five percent increase. The Millard location has seen a 46% increase in individuals served since establishing its permanent location last year. All services are provided locally. For more information, visit HeartlandHopeMission.org.