OMAHA, Neb. (Oct. 9, 2024) – The Omaha Corporate Games Canned Food Drive wrapped up with remarkable success, as 21 companies donated a total of 19,611 pounds to support the Food Bank for The Heartland in their mission to fight hunger across Omaha and surrounding communities. These generous contributions highlight the strong community-mindedness and charitable spirit of local businesses.
Division Winners:
Red Division: Bridges Trust (3,930 pounds)
Orange Division: Aviture/Decision Logic (3,390 pounds)
Blue Division: Titan Medical Group (3,733 pounds)
Green Division: Prime Time Healthcare (1,255 pounds)
“We are thrilled with the overwhelming response from our Omaha Corporate Games participants,” said Dave Mlnarik, President of the Nebraska Sports Council. “The generosity of these companies reflects the strong community spirit in Omaha, and with Omaha Steaks’ matching pledge, the impact of these donations is even greater. Thank you to all who participated!”
Erin Burke, Corporate Relations Officer of the Food Bank for The Heartland, also shared her gratitude: “The results of the Omaha Corporate Games are a resounding testament to the dedication and generosity of our corporate partners. When we all work together towards a greater purpose—we can alleviate hunger across our communities. The donated food—paired with the match from Omaha Steaks—will provide families and individuals in Nebraska and western Iowa with the nutritious food they need to focus, live, and thrive.”
Omaha Steaks has made a remarkable commitment by pledging to match every pound donated, up to $10,000. This generous match will significantly amplify the impact of the drive, doubling the support for the Food Bank for The Heartland and assisting even more families in need. Their dedication to fighting hunger highlights the power of businesses uniting for positive change in their communities.
For more information on the Omaha Corporate Games, please visit OmahaCorporateGames.com.
About Omaha Corporate Games:
The Omaha Corporate Games is an annual multi-sport event designed to promote teamwork, employee engagement, and healthy lifestyles among businesses and organizations in Omaha, Nebraska.
About Omaha Steaks®
Omaha Steaks, America’s Original Butcher, founded in 1917, is an Omaha, Nebraska-based, fifth-generation, family-owned company, who has a history of supporting food security through long-standing relationships with food banks, and partnerships with national organizations to provide food to those in need during natural disasters and during the pandemic. Omaha Steaks markets and distributes a wide variety of the finest quality USDA-approved, grass-fed, grain-finished beef and other gourmet foods, including seafood, pork, poultry, and skillet meals, side dishes, appetizers, and desserts. Today, Omaha Steaks is recognized as the nation’s largest direct response marketer of premium beef and gourmet foods, available to customers by calling 1-800-228-9055, online at www.OmahaSteaks.com or at retail stores nationwide.