Alliance, NE – United Way of Western Nebraska is pleased to announce a new partnership with Food Bank for the Heartland expanding mobile food pantries in their service area. The pantry in Box Butte County will be a drive-thru mobile food pantry on Wednesday, February 4th at 4:00 p.m. at the Alliance Senior Center, located at 212 Yellowstone in Alliance.
This free event is open to the public and provides food for families in need, with one distribution per household. The Mobile Pantry Program delivers fresh and shelf-stable food directly to communities with a high need but limited food resources. These one-day, drive-through distributions are free to attend. Community packs incl ude various shelf-stable items. Along with community packs, other items distributed can include assorted produce, bread, and dairy products.
A brief intake form will be completed for each household receiving food.
If you are unable to attend, a proxy form is available to allow a family member or friend to pick up food on your behalf. Forms can be picked up in advance at:
- United Way Office: 723 Flack, Alliance or at uwwn.org/united-food-network
To request a proxy form by email or mail, please contact the United Way office at 308-635-2522.
Traffic Instructions
To ensure safe and efficient access:
- Begin lining up at the northeast corner of East 2nd Street and Yellowstone Avenue
- Traffic will proceed down East 2nd to Potash Avenue (North Side of the Street)
- Leave intersections clear.
Please remain in your vehicle during food delivery.
For more information, contact:
- United Way Office: 308-635-2522
- Jessie Lopez, Community Impact Coordinator: jlopez@uwwn.org