More than 70 food pantries and meal providers in the Omaha metropolitan area are accessible by Metro Transit bus routes and microtransit zones. A map shows each pantry’s location, the nearest bus routes, and stop IDs. Riders can use this information on the MyRide OMA app or website to plan trips and track buses in real time.
Residents can also use the Metro Flex OMA app to book microtransit rides to these locations. The map was created with assistance from the Food Bank of the Heartland. The Food Bank also offers a Food Resources Hotline for Nebraska and Iowa residents. Additional help for food, housing, and utilities is available by calling 2-1-1…