Bellevue Launches Scare Away Hunger Food Drive
Residents can donate non-perishable items or money to help restock the local food pantry through early November.
Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Philanthropy
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The City of Bellevue has initiated the Scare Away Hunger food drive to address rising costs and support the Bellevue Food Pantry. Participants who donate goods or funds may enter a drawing to win a television.
Why it matters
Rising food and living costs have depleted local resources, creating an urgent need to restock the pantry shelves for community members in need.
Donations are accepted at Bellevue City Hall between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. on weekdays, while the Bellevue Police Department provides 24/7 drop-off access.
The players
Bellevue Community Foundation
This organization supports local charitable initiatives and is partnering with the city to facilitate the food drive.
Bellevue Police Department
This municipal law enforcement agency is serving as a primary, 24-hour collection site for community donations.
The details
Acceptable donations include canned goods, pasta, peanut butter, cereal, baby food, and pet food. The Bellevue Community Foundation is participating in the city-led effort to organize the collection.
Timeline
The drive runs until the donation deadline on November 2, 2026, at 1:00 p.m.
The drawing for the television occurs on November 2, 2026, at 1:30 p.m.
Market Landscape
This effort parallels the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) eligibility requirements by providing essential short-term relief to local residents facing rising living costs. The initiative mobilizes municipal infrastructure to bridge the gap between national food assistance and immediate community needs.
Residents can contribute non-perishable staples like pasta and peanut butter to directly assist neighbors struggling with inflation. Those who donate are entered into a drawing for a new television, providing a potential incentive for participation.
The takeaway
Supporting local food pantries helps stabilize household budgets during periods of economic pressure. Residents should check their pantries for shelf-stable items to contribute before the November deadline.
What happens next
The donation period concludes on November 2, 2026, at 1:00 p.m., immediately followed by the television drawing at 1:30 p.m.
Further reading
For more information on charitable efforts in the area, visit the Philanthropy section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KMTV 3 News Now Omaha.
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