If able, donate to your local food pantries
On Oct. 1, the federal government entered a shutdown; as of Oct. 29, SNAP benefits were paused in Nebraska due to this ongoing shutdown.
This means SNAP benefits will not be issued during the month of November until the shutdown is brought to an end.
For those currently on SNAP, they may continue to use any remaining benefits on their EBT card for nine months from the date of last use.
They must also continue to recertify their SNAP and report any changes to their personal information.
People can still apply for SNAP and their application will be processed.
LOCAL ASSISTANCE
• Clay County Food Pantry: Located at 220 W Edgar St in Clay Center, the county food pantry is open from 6-7 p.m., each Wednesday.
Some food items the pantry goes through each week include—cereal, rice, pasta, flour, soup mixes, salt, sugar, baking mixes, pancake/ waffle mixes, canned goods, vegetables, fruit, canned meats, peanut butter, laundry soap/bleach, dish soap, toothpaste/toothbrushes, shampoo/body wash, and deodorant.
Donations can be dropped off at the pantry, and also at Brown’s Grocery Store in Sutton; they will coordinate with them.
• Immanuel Lutheran church Food Pantry: A drive-thru food pantry in Glenvil is open from 10 a.m.-noon the first and third Saturday of each month.
People can also call 402-4693786 to make an appointment. The pantry is located at 403 Sturgis Street.
• Harvard Food Pantry: Every second and fourth Saturday from 9-10:30 a.m., the Harvard Food Pantry provides various food and hygiene items in a drivethrough fashion at the Harvard Methodist Church.
If anyone wishes to donate, wants to help with the Harvard Food Pantry or needs food, contact Cindy Reutzel at 402-460-0439.
• Fairfield Community Food Pantry: Located at 205 E 6th Street in Fairfield, the pantry is open from 4-6:30 p.m., the second Tuesday of every month.
Call 402-726-2514 in cases of emergency to make an appointment. The pantry is open to everyone.
• The Bread Box: Located at 311 N Way Avenue in Sutton, the pantry is open from 9-10 a.m., Saturdays.
The pantry is on a walk-in basis; for questions, call 402469-8684. To make donations, drop them off at the food box when it’s open; call the Zion Church at 531-739-4464; drop them off at the Federated Church; or monetary donations can be made at Cornerstone and Waypoint Bank in Sutton.
Donations needed include paper products, cleaning products, and diapers, but any donations are welcome.
Hangry was introduced during the Clay Center Fire Department’s annual hot dog feed at the Legion. Canned and non-perishable food items were placed in Hangry to “feed” it. If you have donations, Hangry will be at the Legion through Thursday, Nov. 6.
