OMAHA, Neb. —

The Douglas Board of Commissioners voted to allocate $200,000 to support local food pantries.

The county funds will be evenly dispersed between eight community partners and nonprofit organizations, each receiving $25,000.

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The funding distribution will be given to:

Food Bank for the Heartland

Saving Grace Perishable Food Rescue

Together Inc.

Heart Ministry Center

Heartland Hope Mission (South Omaha & Millard)

Whispering Roots

Black Men United

Commissioner Chris Rodgers emphasized the importance of the vote and its urgency. Rodgers said, "Now is the time for all of us to rally together to help those in need." Adding, "This isn't something local government can sustain long-term, but it's essential that we do what we can to make sure families are fed and th

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