Society of St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry

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In 2024, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Omaha’s Food Pantry Program provided $1,080,468 worth of groceries to 36,148 neighbors in need. And, very recently (Tuesday, November 4, 2025), our downtown food pantry served 177 families in a single morning – a record for the Society and a 35% increase over this time last year. 

Make a Financial Donation Today

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We are always looking for volunteers to help at the Pantry and the Pantry Garden.
​Please contact us if you are interested in joining this crucial work: [email protected]
We have roles that include sorting and stacking food as well as companions to those who are shopping with us. 

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Check out the personal reflection from a grateful neighbor, "Thomas" at our SSVP Food Pantry.

Ours is a "Choice" Food Pantry.
​Come & choose exactly what you need.
​Hours:
Tuesdays and Thursdays
​9:00 am - 12:30 pm

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Donating Food to our SSVP Pantry
We are grateful for your food donations! Help address food insecurity in Omaha by bringing donations to the west side of the 2101 Leavenworth Street building anytime between 8:00 am - 11:00 am on Mondays and Wednesdays. Please ring the dock doorbell for assistance. The following items are greatly appreciated:

• Rice
• ​Beans (canned or dried)
• Meal Starters (e.g. Hamburger Helper)
• Cereal
• Oatmeal
• Pancake Mix
• Peanut Butter
• Jelly
• Pasta
• Pasta Sauce
• Crackers
• Canned Meat/Fish
• Mac N' Cheese
• Baking Mixes
• Toilet Paper, Dish Soap, Laundry Soap, Diapers

​Interested in organizing a Food Drive?
​Let us know how we can help you do that, at:
[email protected].

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Omaha offers a "choice" Food Pantry to families and individuals in need.  We receive a portion of our food from the USDA through the Emergency Food Assistance Program, also known as TEFAP.   No ID or additional information is required to receive TEFAP food(s) as long as you are under the monthly gross income limits.  This institution is an equal opportunity provider. Click here to view the complete USDA Nondiscrimination Policy.

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Pantry Garden​

Our "Garden Angel" volunteers tend to our Pantry Garden, growing food to supply our food pantry with fresh and delicious fruits and vegetables, all of which are given out - free of charge - to neighbors in need who visit our Food Pantry.