Donate now to the All People’s Pantry
The Food we eat carries with it our traditions, culture, language, morals, and values. When food becomes unaffordable hunger kicks in and so much is lost among our productive members of the community. In the Omaha-Council Bluffs metropolitan area it is said more than 100,810 people experience food insecurity. One of the most impacted groups are the new Americans (the migrants and refugees) who come from Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America because the traditional food pantries are not equipped with culturally appropriate foods that get consumed by them. The New Americans who are unable to feed their families due to low wages continue to suffer from food insecurity and food waste when the food distribution fails to consider the culture and the dignity of the people in need.
As people of hope and faith, we believe in a life of abundance; there is always enough for everyone if we combine efforts in the work of justice and love for our neighbors.
All People’s Pantry: A Culturally Appropriate Food Pantry
Food Distribution 2023
1. Summer 2023 Distribution
Saturday, July 22nd, 2023 from 08:30 AM -11 AM
at Hanscom Park Methodist Church
Be a part of this work of justice and love to our New Americans and all people through engaging in a “Love Your Neighbor” culturally Appropriate Food Drive beginning on May 14th to July 20th. The food will be distributed on July 22nd, 2023.
Pantry Drop-Off Hours at Hanscom Park UMC:
Monday – Thursday 8 AM – 3 PM and Sunday 9 AM – 11 AM.
No time to shop: Donate directly to the All People’s Pantry here, and we will purchase the food people need.
To Volunteer or Signup click here or click on the sign-up tab below.
Nonperishable Foods to Bring to Hanscom Park UMC (May 14 – July 20)
Flour & Grains
- All-Purpose Flour
- Maize Flour (Cornmeal)
- Sorghum Flour
- Cassava Flour
- Teff Flour
- Whole Wheat Flour
- Cream of Wheat (Sooji Coarse)
- Pearley Barley
- White Corn Grits
Rice & Noodles
- White Rice (any kind)
- Brown Rice
- Rice Noodles
- Lo Mein Noodles
- Udon Noodles
Beans & Lentils
- Any DRIED beans
- Lentils (any kind)
Dried Fruits
- Dates
- Raisins
- Raw Peanuts
Seasoning/Condiments
- Salt and Black Pepper
- Stock Cubes (any flavor)
- Honey
- Tajin
- DRIED Chiles
General Needs
- Milk Powder
- Black Tea
- Vegetable Oil
- DRIED Fish/Shellfish
- Corn Husks (for tamales)
- $10 Gift Cards from Wal-mat, Hy-Vee, Baker’s, Family Fare, or Asian Market (for perishables, spices, etc.)
Lists of the shops or stores to access the food items:
Asian Market
321 N 76th St
Omaha, NE 68114
402-391-2606
http://www.asianmarketomaha.com
Supermercado Nuestra Familia
2900 Leavenworth Street
Omaha, NE 68105
402-346-2447
https://www.omahasupermercado.com/leavenworth-street/
Asian Friend Mart
1510 NW Radial Hwy
Omaha, NE 68104
East Africa Grocery Store
2555 Leavenworth St
Omaha, NE 68105
N K Family Asian Market
3040 Ames Ave
Omaha, NE 68111
Wamo Food Market
1604 NW Radial Hwy
Omaha, NE 68104
African Farms
2335 N. 90th Street
Omaha, NE 68134
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2. Fall 2023 Distribution
Saturday, September 30th, 2023 from 08:30 AM -11 AM
at Hanscom Park Methodist Church
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3. Fall 2023 Distribution
Saturday, December 2nd, 2023 from 08:30 AM -11 AM
at Hanscom Park Methodist Church
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Listen to the wonderful experiences and stories of International students, migrants, and refugees on our Podcast.
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Past Events
All People’s Pantry: A Culturally Appropriate Food Pantry and Free Community Health Fair Event
Winter 2023 Edition
Saturday, April 29th from 08:30 AM -11 AM
at Hanscom Park Methodist Church
All People’s Pantry: A Culturally Appropriate Food Pantry and Free Community Health Fair Event
Fall 2022 Edition
Saturday, November 05th from 08:30 AM -11 AM
at Hanscom Park Methodist Church
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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