Scottsbluff, NE – United Way of Western Nebraska in partnership with Food Bank for the Heartland is hosting a mobile food pantry in Scottsbluff County pantry on Wednesday, August 19th at 4:00 p.m. at the Guadalupe Center, located at 1200 East 9th Street in Scottsbluff. It is a mobile food pantry and patrons are asked to remain in their vehicles. Walk-ups are welcome and are asked to remain in line, in order to assist those in the order that they arrive.
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 include 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: 1517 Broadway, Suite 106 in Scottsbluff 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 9th Street and 11th Avenue
- Traffic will proceed down East 9th to 5th Avenue
- 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
Additional United Way mobile food pantries will be in Hyannis on Wednesday, September 23rd and Alliance on Wednesday, October 21st with the next Scottsbluff mobile pantry on Wednesday, November 18th.