Veterans received free groceries including fresh produce, dairy items, and pantry essentials.

More than 400 freshly prepared meals were cooked and hand-delivered to veterans in Omaha and Lincoln.

Organizers say the effort is about nourishment — and making sure veterans feel seen, valued, and supported.

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A North Omaha nonprofit honored local veterans this Veterans Day by ensuring they had access to fresh, healthy food — and a reminder that their service is valued.

Whispering Roots, a community food organization, set up a pop-up food market Tuesday at Victory Apartments near 19th and Harney, where veterans were able to shop for groceries at no cost. Tables were lined with fresh produce, eggs, milk, dairy items, snacks, and other everyday staples — all available for

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