United Way of Western Nebraska has launched a relief fund, the COVID-19 Community Compassion Fund, to help individuals and organizations most need of assistance. Please click on the above graphic to donate. This fund was made possible by a very generous $10,000 lead grant from First National Bank of Omaha.
COVID-19 Resources
Please see the list of resources and links to help you navigate during this uncharted time. We do our best to keep the list updated. Please email bbc@uwwn.org for updates and additions. Stay safe and healthy!
Health Recommendations
Center for Disease Control (CDC)
Panhandle Public Health District (PPHD)
Regional West Medical Center (RWMC)
Box Butte General Hospital (BBGH)
Chadron Community Hospital (CCH)
Food Resources
Scottsbluff
Church of Christ: 1919 Ave N Soup Kitchen Meals 4th Friday 5:30 p.m.
First Baptist Church: 3009 Ave I 635-2548 Breakfast, Sundays 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
First Presbyterian Church: 101E. 20th St. Soup Kitchen Meals Thursdays 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Grab & Go Meals
Our Lady of Guadalupe Church: 1102 12th Ave 632-2845, Soup Kitchen Meals Mondays 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Grab & Go Meals. Pantry open 8-noon Saturday only
Potter's Wheel: 118 E. Overland Food Pantry No voucher needed. Delivery services in place. Please call 308-672-7400 to schedule a delivery
Gering
Gering Senior Center: 2005 Depot Street 308-436-3233
Carpenter Center: 116 Terry Blvd. 635-8422 Monday-Friday Community Meals, reservation due by 11 a.m. prior day
Gering Methodist Church: 900 O St. 436-2320, Soup Kitchen Meals Wednesdays 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Grab & Go Meals
Alliance
Alliance Senior Center: 212 Yellowstone Ave Call 308-762-8774 for home delivery
Community Table: Serving lunch, Monday through Thursday from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at the Masonic Center, drive to the back of the Masonic Center located at 123 W. 3rd Street (kitchen entrance). All meals will be delivered to your vehicle. Do not exit your vehicle and you must be present to receive a meal.
Extra Helpings Food Pantry (NCAP):1028 E. Third St., Bldg C Room 100 or 200 (308) 762-4523
Mondays, Wednesdays 9:30 to 12:00, 1:00 to 3:00 and Fridays 9:30 to 12:00
Western Community Health Resources: 619 Box Butte 308-762-3696. Commodity Supplemental Program for ages 60 and over based on income. Distribution every other month. WIC (Women-Infant and Children) nutrition assistance for eligible pregnant or postpartum women and children up to age 5.
Chadron
Bread Basket: 340 Cedar Street (East side) at St. Patrick's Catholic Church 308-432-2626, serves mostly bread and dairy, Tuesdays 10 a.m. until gone, no eligibility requirements
Closer to Home: 365 Main (Masonic Center), weekdays 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. open to all, free
Grace Episcopal Church: 450 Bordeaux Street 308-432-2229, food pantry
Northwest Community Action Partnership: Food pantry operating during regularly scheduled hours, new inquiries may be made at https://www.ncap.info/programs-and-services/emergency-and-community-ser… W 2nd Street, Ste 105 (308) 747-2200
Tuesdays 10:30 to 12:00, 1:00 to 4:00
Wednesdays 10:30 to 12:00, 1:00 to 4:00
Come to this pantry during scheduled hours, stay in your car, and call 747-2200 - food will be brought out to you. If you don't have a phone, just honk your horn.
Shepherd's Pantry: Groceries delivered by Immanuel Lutheran Church call 308-432-5432
Western Community Health Resources: 300 Shelton Street 308-432-8979. Commodity Supplemental Program for ages 60 and over based on income. Distribution every other month. WIC (Women-Infant and Children) nutrition assistance for eligible pregnant or postpartum women and children up to age 5.
Crawford
Crawford Food Pantry: 11 Paddock St. (Backdoor at Health Clinic) Food Pantry to supplement normal supplies open Tuesdays 5-6:45 p.m., Wednesdays 10 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. limited to 3 times per month
Mitchell
Mitchell Senior Center: 1257 Center Ave Call 632-1145 by 9 a.m. Grab & Go and Home Delivery
Other Resources
Legal Aid of Nebraska: Free COVID-19 Disaster Relief Hotline available for individuals or small, locally owned businesses with under 50 employees that are not franchised. Call 1-844-268-5627.
Rural Response Hotline: Emergency Food Pantry Assistance, free stress counseling services, free legal and financial advice for farmers and ranchers 800-464-0258