Huskers and RSOs can connect with service opportunities to help the Lincoln community. Join fellow Huskers this month to learn about Food Insecurity and volunteer at nonprofits connected to fixing this social problem.
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Explore and Understand: Food Insecurity
Food insecurity is defined as the disruption of food intake or eating patterns because of lack of resources—financial and otherwise. The USDA defines food insecurity as a lack of consistent access to enough food for an active, healthy life. Food insecurity can lead to poor performance in work and/or school as well as other long-lasting effects.
Huskers can learn more about Food Insecurity by reading this article.
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Tabitha Nursing Home
Tabitha Meals on Wheels began in 1967 as the first service of its kind in Lincoln, Nebraska. Today we serve a hot, noon meal to 500 clients daily. Students will have the opportunity to deliver food to seniors located throughout Lincoln on Monday Jan. 23 from 10am to Noon.
Visit their website for more information on volunteer opportunities
Questions?
Reach out to: Laura Bennet, laura.bennett@tabitha.org
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Matt Talbot Kitchen and Outreach
Matt Talbot Kitchen and Outreach serves the needs of Lincoln's working poor and homeless by relieving hunger, overcoming homelessness, addressing addiction, and providing outreach. Students will have the opportunity to organize a food pantry and distribute food to community members on Tuesday, Jan. 24 from 10am to 1pm.
Sign up here to volunteer
Questions?
Reach out to: Victoria O’Neil, victoria.oneil@mtko.org
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United Way of Lincoln and Lancaster County
United Way of Lincoln and Lancaster County works to bring the whole community together to create long-term, lasting change. Students will have the opportunity to assemble hunger kits filled with oatmeal, sugar, and salt on Wed. 25th from 10am to 2pm.
Visit their website to volunteer
Questions?
Reach out to: Andrew Brown, andrew.brown@unl.edu
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Food Bank of Lincoln
The Food Bank of Lincoln mission is to alleviate hunger in Southeast Nebraska. Students will have the opportunity to organize food and distribute food to community members on Thursday, Jan 26 from 1pm to 3pm.
Visit their website for information on volunteer opportunities
Questions?
For questions related to youth homelessness, reach out to: Lauren Ritta at lritta@lincolnfoodbank.org
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Center for People in Need
Our mission is to provide services and programs to low-income people that address their basic needs and help them achieve economic independence. Students will have the opportunity to organize a food pantry and assist individuals with navigating the center on Friday, Jan. 27th from 10am to Noon.
Sign up here to volunteer
Questions?
Reach out to: Lynette Carr-Girmus, lcarrgirmus@cfpin.org
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Questions?
Do you want more volunteer opportunities?
Huskers can find more volunteer opportunities anytime on Handshake.
Watch this video for how to find volunteer opportunities on Handshake.
For more information contact Andrew Brown within Student Leadership, Involvement, & Community Engagement at andrew.brown@unl.edu or 402-472-8721.
More details at: https://involved.unl.edu/find-volunteer-opportunities