NeighborGood community pantry, which serves Sarpy County and the City of Ralston, has outgrown it current Papillion home and plans a move to a larger facility in Sarpy County. Shown here is volunteer Susie Dorland, stocking items. (Courtesy of NeighborGood)
PAPILLION, Neb. — Faced with a 38% annual rise in demand for food assistance, the nonprofit NeighborGood plans a move to a larger facility that will offer Sarpy County residents improved pantry service and a link to other community resources.
Relocation from less than 2,000 square feet to more than 9,000 square feet is set for next spring.
Originally, NeighborGood planned to build on land acquired by the City of Papillion near its current home. Then the structure at 1712 Charleston Drive became available, accelerating the move by two years and cutting an ongoing fundraising campaign from $6 million to $3.7 million, said executive director Melissa Nelson.