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‘Oldest product we’ve ever found was from 1982’: Food pantry says don’t just clean out your cupboard
While food donations are appreciated at local organizations this holiday season, those on the frontlines of food insecurity say don't assume you know the needs of the community, as...
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Resources to help victims of domestic violence
The Mickey Joseph story has put a spotlight on domestic violence. In Nebraska one in three women and one in four men have experienced domestic violence, according to the National...
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Long lines for free Thanksgiving meal kits in South Omaha
Families who can are buying their Thanksgiving food. Some of those who can’t, still won’t go without. Thanks to Catholic Charities and donations from the community, a few hundred people...
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Catholic Charities’ 18th year feeding Omaha families on Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is only three days away and Catholic Charities is helping Omaha families in need. The lines for the holiday food pickup stretched around the block — boxes of food...
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Catholic Charities collection to help our neighbors in need
Providing emergency assistance and other vital services to more than 280,000 people annually is a big job – one that can be made easier with the support of the...
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Catholic Charities Face Food Shortage, Pantries in Need of Support
An Omaha area food pantry is struggling to keep their shelves stocked for those in need. Over the past 12 months, Catholic Charities says its pantries have served 2.5 million...
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Catholic Charities urge community food donations amidst shortage
It's hard times at a local organization, and Catholic Charities said they are not alone. Hunger is more prevalent than ever in Omaha, but donations at this food pantry...
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The Ryan Foundation Supports Catholic Charities’ School Mental Health Program
The Ryan Foundation recently donated $1,200,000 to Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Omaha in July of 2022. For nearly a century, Catholic Charities of Omaha has served as first...
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Can’t find baby formula? Omaha area experts share DOs & DON’Ts
Mothers in need of formula for their babies can usually turn to Catholic Charities of Omaha. “We used to always have formula. It wasn’t a concern. If a mother needed...