“It was a recipe that could have come out badly,” but a Sharon food bank rose to the occasion to meet a growing need in the community. This forward-looking account—part of the OUTLOOK 2026 series—reveals how staff and volunteers are determined to keep pace with escalating demands.

Lawmakers in Nebraska introduced 115 bills on the first day of the legislative session, including a proposal to restore work requirement exemptions for select SNAP recipients. This measure specifically targets certain Nebraskans who rely on federal food assistance programs.

A new mobile food pantry has begun serving the Watsontown community, marking its grand opening at the Warrior Run Fire Department parking lot. The service will visit the same location every third Wednesday of the month from 3-5 p.m., offering regular assistance to those in need.