Five nights a week between December and February, our mobile food trucks make multiple stops across the city to distribute hot meals and beverages, as well as winter coats, gloves, hats, socks and blankets to anyone in need.

Canteen distributes food, warm clothing, and spiritual comfort to people in need.

Call for specific locations. Canteens make stops in multiple locations on their central route, which is near downtown, as well as a North Omaha and South Omaha route.

For winter 2024-2025:

The program will start Nov 27 and run through Mar 1. Team members will serve out of the Salvation Army canteens Mon-Fri during the season. Each truck has designated stops, and it will serve a hot meal and distribute winter items to homeless or near-homeless individuals and families in the community.

Donations being collected at this time are as listed: new or gently used coats for both men and women, hats, gloves, scarves, blankets, and new socks.

Monetary Donations may be mailed to 10755 Burt Street, Omaha, NE 68114. The proceeds will go to the Winter Night Watch Program.

Central Route:

- Pilster Park Parking lot - 89th Avenue and Boyd Street - 6:15 pm-6:45 pm

- Together Parking lot - 724 South 24th Street - 7 pm-7:30 pm

South Route:

- South Omaha Plaza - 24th and N Street - 6:15 pm-6:45 pm

- Park Tower - 1501 Park Avenue - 7 pm-7:30 pm

Monthly Giveaway: Items available varies based upon community donations, including hygiene supplies, cleaning supplies, clothing, coats/jackets, underwear, shoes, towels, and bedding.

Offers used clothing for infants through adults, including shoes, jackets and coats. Will also sort, bag, and deliver requested clothing to school nurses around the area. Will accept donations of gently used, or new, clothing.

Provides coats to those in need. Requests for coats must be made each year during the month of October.

Provides free clothing, winter coats, and household goods to those in need.

Free winter outerwear distribution (including coats, jackets, boots, scarves, hats, and gloves) for women, children, and men in the area.

Provides knapsacks for men, women, and children. All bags are filled with toiletries, socks, hats, gloves, etc.

Provides an annual winter coat drive. Children must be present when the coats are distributed, unless approved of prior to the event.

Gives away free items seasonally, depending on availability:
- Winter coats and blankets (winter)
- Space heaters (winter)
- Christmas toys for children distributed by Santa
- Fans (summer)

Donations of new and gently used coats and other winter wear items are being accepted. All sizes from infant to adult are needed. Coat donations accepted until November 2024.

Coat Distribution will be open in November 2024, after the coat drive, to Veterans and their families.

In partnership with KCRG's Coats for Kids, coats will be distributed on a first-come, first serve basis while supplies last to Linn County residents with Children 18 and under. ID and verification of children in the household required.

Date will be selected closer to the event. Individuals can call mid-October to get more information about the event.

Free winter outerwear distribution (includes coats, jackets, hats, scarves, mittens, gloves, or socks) for children and adults. Donations are accepted of new or gently used and laundered adult and child coats, jackets, mittens, socks (must be new), gloves and hats.

Provides the following for individuals experiencing homelessness in the area: meals, toiletries, first aid, clothing, winter coats, blankets, and information on community resources.

Distributes new and gently-used coats and other cold weather clothing items to individuals and families, including gloves, mittens, hats, scarves, heavy socks, jackets, and sweatshirts. Sizes toddler to adult available.

Provides emergency assistance to individuals and families who find themselves without the basic necessities for survival. Funding is limited to rent assistance, utility and water assistance, clothing and winter coat vouchers, and emergency food.

Each individual will be interviewed to determine the need, the best method to meet that need, and offer life skills guidance to prevent further occurrence of the emergency situation. Referrals are made to other human services agencies when appropriate.

Offers non-perishable food items such as breakfast bars, canned soups, canned meat (SPAM, chicken, tuna), rice, pasta, gluten-free items, as well as personal care items and toiletries are available.

During winter months, cold weather clothing such as coats, hats, scarves, socks, mittens, and gloves for adults and children are available, depending on donations.