For the third year, the season will seem even brighter as ConAgra Foods® invites you to help us "Shine the Light on Hunger." We created this campaign to draw attention to the issue of hunger, which affects more than 71,000 children throughout Nebraska and 120,000 children in Iowa (source: Child Food Insecurity in the United States: 2003-2005). ConAgra Foods encourages our community to come together to fight hunger and its effects.
As the focal point of this campaign, ConAgra Foods invites the community to visit our holiday ice skating rink on the ConAgra Foods campus at the corner of 10th and Harney Streets. In addition, we encourage you to drop off nonperishable goods and household items at the ice skating rink as well as at other locations throughout the festival.
The ConAgra Foods Ice Skating Rink
When: December 12 to December 31
Hours: Sunday through Thursday, 1 p.m.-10 p.m.
Friday and Saturday, 1 p.m. to midnight
Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Corner of 10th Street and Harney Street, Omaha
Admission: $5 (skate rental included)
All proceeds to benefit the Nebraska Food Bank Network.
New! Special arrangements can also be made by businesses and other parties interested in renting the rink for private functions during off hours. Click on Contact us (above) to inquire.
OTHER SHINE THE LIGHT EVENTS
Tree Lighting at the Gene Leahy Mall
When: Thursday, Nov. 26th - Thanksgiving
Hours: Pre-Show entertainment 5:35 p.m., lighting ceremony at 6 p.m.
Where: 1302 Farnam on the Mall, Omaha
Purchase "Shine the Light on Hunger" pins and light-up wands.
Proceeds benefit the Nebraska Food Bank Network.
Baker's Food Drive
When: Through the month of December
Hours: Baker's store hours
Where: Twelve area Baker's locations
Non-perishable food items will be collected and ice rink punch cards sold..
Liberty Tavern Shine the Light on Hunger Special
When: : Liberty Tavern will donate $2 per plate for each dinner purchased on Thursday, Nov. 26, Saturdays through Dec. 26, and on Dec. 31
Where: Liberty Tavern restaurant at Hilton Omaha
Enjoy dinner at Liberty Tavern and support Shine the Light on Hunger and Foodbank for the Heartland. Dine in the pleasant and relaxing atmosphere of Liberty Tavern inside Hilton Omaha before you head out to enjoy all of the fun of the Holiday Lights Festival. Complimentary parking available at Hilton Omaha, 1001 Cass Street. For more information, visit www.LibertyTavern.com.
You can donate now! We encourage you to make a generous donation to the Nebraska Food Bank. For every $1 you donate, they can provide $14 worth of food to hungry families in the region.
