GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) – The need for food assistance in the Tri-Cities remains significant, but a local food drive is helping fill the gap.
The 10/11 Can Care-A-Van rolled into town this week, supporting four local organizations in their efforts to collect food donations. Among the beneficiaries was Hope Harbor, which recently faced critically low pantry supplies.
The shortage became so dire that Hope Harbor was forced to limit its pantry services — distributing one food box every three months instead of monthly. Since then, conditions have improved, and staff say community support is making a difference.
“It’s a great feeling to know that our community is here to help those that are in need,” said Jennifer Figueroa, marketing director at Hope Harbor. “We all know about Nebraska nice, and so whenever pantries or churches put out a call to action, we know they’re going to answer.”
Figueroa said the organization leaned on its donors, volunteers, and supporters to weather the challenges.
“There’s always a moment of panic or worry, but we just look at the evidence and know that we do have support here,” she said.
In addition to Hope Harbor, donations collected during the Can Care-A-Van also went to the Salvation Army, St. Mary’s Cathedral, and Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church.
The drive is part of a broader effort to address food insecurity across central Nebraska as families continue to face economic pressures.
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