Have you ever met a gardener that didn't like to share the fruits of their labor? Are you a gardener that has extra produce and would like to share?
Voices For Food is a community based organization that is working to supply families in need with fresh fruits and vegetables.
Dakota County Voices for Food
This material was funded in part by USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and Expanded Food & Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP). The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program provides nutrition assistance to people with low income. It can help you buy nutritious foods for a better diet. To find out more, call 1-800-430-3244.
Produce Grown in Nebraska
Enjoy fresh vegetables and fruits that are in season. In-season produce has more flavor and is usually cheaper. Great sources of seasonal produce include planting a garden and/or shopping at a local farmers market or a local grocery store. Buying local foods help support local farmers and the economy while knowing where your food comes from.
Food Pantry Sites
Dakota City Fire Station
4th Thursday of every month 4:00PM - 5:30PM
Contact Nebraska Extension Dakota County
402-987-2140
St Paul Methodist Church
2nd Friday of every month
2:00PM - 4:00PM
Contact 402-494-4138
First Lutheran Church
1st & 3rd Thursday of the month 1:00PM - 2:30PM
Contact: 402-494-5461
Northeast Nebraska Community Action Agency
By appointment only!
8:30AM - 4:00PM
Monday - Friday
This pantry is available up to 3 times per year for emergency food needs only
Contact: 402-494-8312
Produce Drop Off-sites
Siouxland Community Health Center of Nebraska (Central Hub)
Monday 7:30AM - 8:00PM
Tuesday & Wednesday 7:30AM - 5:00PM
Thursday 7:30AM - 8:00PM
Friday 7:30AM - 5:00PM
Bobbi Culbertson 402-412-7242
bculbertson@slandchc.com
Nebraska Extension - Dakota County
Monday - Thursday 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Branda Sale or Tammy Peterson
402-987-2140
bsale2@unl.edu
Food Preservation, Food Safety & Education
As each of these garden items come into season find different ways to prepare and serve the bounty provided in the area's gardens!
Check out food.unl.edu for everything cooking, preserving and keeping your food supply safe for your family.
Seasonal Produce Guides provide cooking, storage and selection information for a wide variety of seasonal produce. Find recipes from asparagus to zucchini!
More recipes and flavorful ideas for cooking and serving fresh vegetables.
Learn More About Growing You Own Garden
Backyard Farmer
Backyard Farmer has organized resources to help you start your very own vegetable garden!
