Volunteer Digest: Volunteer at 5 nonprofits connected to addressing Hunger Relief

Bree Bell, a freshman from Omaha, sorts food in the store room at Matt Talbot Tuesday morning. Nebraska University volunteers Tuesday at Matt Talbot. January 24, 2023. Photo by Craig Chandler / University Communication.
Bree Bell, a freshman from Omaha, sorts food in the store room at Matt Talbot Tuesday morning. Nebraska University volunteers Tuesday at Matt Talbot. January 24, 2023. Photo by Craig Chandler / University Communication.

Huskers and RSOs can connect with service opportunities to help the Lincoln community. Join fellow Huskers this month by volunteering at nonprofits in Lincoln connected to Hunger Relief.

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Explore and Understand: Food Insecurity

Food insecurity is defined as the disruption of food intake or eating patterns because of a lack of resources - financial and otherwise. 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.

Read the Lincoln Vital Signs report to learn more about food insecurity.

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People's City Mission
November 27th | 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

The organization's mission is to be a witness for Christ among the poor and homeless, to serve their needs, and to advocate their cause to the community at large. Students will be able to serve food to participants.

Sign up to volunteer.

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Connection Point Open Shelf Pantry
November 28th | 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Connection Point provides basic-need items to neighbors with the utmost dignity and respect. Students will be organizing a food pantry and distributing items to guests.

Sign up to volunteer.

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Salvation Army Food Pantry
November 29 | 2 to 4 p.m.

The Salvation Army serves the Lincoln area through various areas of service, including feeding programs, youth development, Pathway of Hope, and more. Students will be sorting food donations and distributing items to the community.

Sign up to volunteer.

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Food Bank of Lincoln
November 30 | 1 to 3 p.m.

The Food Bank of Lincoln is a proud member of Feeding America focused on their mission to alleviate hunger in Southeast Nebraska. Students will be sorting food donations.

Sign up to volunteer.

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Matt Talbot Kitchen and Outreach
December 1 | 1 to 3 p.m.

The Mission of Matt Talbot Kitchen & Outreach is to serve the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of Lincoln's working poor, and homeless through outreach, advocacy, and education. Students will be sorting a food pantry and distributing items to the community.

Sign up to volunteer.

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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/engage-lincoln