'We are better together': North O churches step up to serve 500+ neighbors

Three North Omaha churches joined together to serve warm meals and desserts as families face partial SNAP benefits.

Pastor Eugene Rollerson says the effort supports SNAP recipients, unhoused neighbors, and anyone needing community.

Organizers prepared food for more than 500 people, highlighting the importance of unity during challenging times

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With the federal government now re-opened, Nebraska’s Department of Health and Human Services has resumed distribution of food assistance. But for November, only partial SNAP benefits were sent out — leaving many households uncertain about how they’d get through the month.

Earlier today, three churches — including Greater New Hope Missionary Baptist Church — joined forces to help fill that gap. At their community gathering,