Voices For Food
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.
Produce Grown in Nebraska
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
If you are in need of food for your family, visit the pantries located in Dakota County
Dakota City Food Pantry
Food Pantries are FREE to families in need of food assistance
- Location: Dakota City Fire Station 208 S. 21st Street
Time 4:00—5:30 pm
When: 4th Thursday of every month **
** Nov and Dec will be changed due to Holiday
Contact: Dakota City ~ 402-987-2140 - First Lutheran Church
Location: 3601 Dakota Avenue
Time: 1:00pm-2:30pm
When: 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month
Contact: 402-494-5462 - St. Paul Methodist Church
Location: 2003 A Street
Time: 2:00pm-4:00 pm
When: 2nd Friday of every month
Contact: 402-494-4138 - Northeast Nebraska Community Action Agency:
Location: 2120 Dakota Avenue
Time 8:30-4:00 Mon– Friday (Please call for appointment)
When: This pantry is available up to 3 times per year for emergency
food needs only.
Contact: 402-494-8312
Dakota County Food
Pantry 2026
Despensa de Alimentos en Dakota City
Food Pantry y GRATUITOS para familias que necesitan asistencia alimentaria
- Donde: Estacion de bomberos en Dakota City (208 S. 21st Street)
Horario: 4:00pm — 5:30 p.m.
Cuando: El ultimo Juevez de cada mes.
Telefono de oficina: Dakota City, 402-987-2140 - First Lutheran Church
Donde: 3601 Dakota Avenue
Horario: 1:00pm—2:30pm
Cuando: 1er y 3er Jueves del mes
Telefono de oficina: 402-494-5462 - St. Paul Methodist Church
Donde: 2003 A street
Horario: 2:00pm—4:00 pm
Cuando: El Segundo Viernes de cada mes
Telefono de oficina: 402-494-4138 - Northeast Nebraska Community Action Agency:
Donde: 2120 Dakota Avenue
Horario: 8:30-4:00 Martes—Viernes ( Por favor llame para una cita)
Cuando: Esta despensa está disponible hasta 3 veces al año para las necesidades de alimentos de emergencia solamente.
Telefono de oficina: 402-494-8312
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!
