Q: I’ve never been there – what should I expect when I walk into the Bellevue Pantry?
A: Welcome! We’re so glad you decided to visit. Upon arrival, pantry staff will ask for your ID and proof of residence in Sarpy County. There is a brief intake form to access the pantry on your first visit. Pantry staff and volunteers will create a pantry for you and ask if you need personal care, toiletry, or household items in addition to the food. Pantry guests are allowed to choose a few items to add to their pantry.
Q: Where is the food: pantry?
A: The Bellevue Pantry is located in Washington Park at 1912 Hancock St, Bellevue, NE 68005. The phone number is 402-292-2961.
Q: How does the food pantry work?
A: The pantry distributes food, personal care, household items, and baby care items to anyone in need in Sarpy County as available. Availability of items may vary.
Q: Who can use the pantry?
A: The food pantry serves anyone facing food insecurity.
Q:. How often can I access the pantry?
A: We offer a pantry once every thirty days per household. However, we know that an emergency may arise, so guests are not turned away.
Q:. Does the Bellevue Pantry deliver food?
A: Yes! Delivery services are available for homebound seniors, those with transportation or mobility challenges. If are in need of a delivery, please call the pantry at 402-292-2961 for more information.
Q: What comes in a food pantry bag?
A: The Bellevue Food Pantry is a supplemental food source. A typical pantry contains nonperishable items such as soup, canned vegetables, canned fruit, pasta sauce, dry pasta, rice, mac & cheese, peanut butter and jelly, cereal, oatmeal, and snacks. Bread, frozen or refrigerated proteins, and fresh items are added as available. We also provide personal care and household items when available. The Pantry attempts to meet the needs of guests with food allergies, special dietary needs and restrictions, and culturally specific dietary requests.
Q: What should I know when coming to pick up a pantry?
A: Please bring an ID to show the person who will check you in. If your ID does not show that you live in Bellevue or Sarpy County, please provide documentation showing that you live in Bellevue or Sarpy County. Documentation may include any piece of mail received in the last 30 days with your current address on it. e last 30 days.
Q: Do You Give Out Expired Food?
A: No.
Q: How much do services at the Bellevue Food Pantry cost?
A: The Bellevue Food Pantry is a non-profit organization. Thanks to our generous supporters and the businesses, groups, individuals, and faith-based organizations, there is no cost for support services. for services
Q: What other services are provided by the Bellevue Food Pantry?
A: Financial Hardship Assistance (rent, deposit, utility), case management and budgeting support, help applying for SNAP benefits (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program). SNAP provides food benefits to low-income families to supplement their grocery budget so they can afford the nutritious food essential to health and well-being. For more information, click here: https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program.
