By United Way of Western Nebraska
SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb. – 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 first pantry in Scottsbluff County will be a drive-thru mobile food pantry on Wednesday, Jan. 14 at 4 p.m. at the Guadalupe Center, located at 1200 East 9th Street in Scottsbluff.
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 9 th Street and 11 th Avenue
-Traffic will proceed down East 9 th to 5 th 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