October 30, 2025, Seward Folly Staff

Photo credit: He Will Provide Facebook Page

In light of the very likely expiration of various federal food benefit programs on November 1, along with the fact that our local food pantry saw a large uptick in demand this past week, locals are asking how they can help Sewardites in need.

Listed below are a few ways to help our friends and neighbors. We will continue to provide updates on this topic as more information comes in.

Donations to the He Will Provide Food Pantry

• Location:
  • 238 5th Ave in the basement of the City Annex building. The entrance is in the back.
• You can give cash or checks directly to the food pantry on Thursdays, 3 – 6 p.m.
  • They will use this money to purchase food items at bulk prices.
  • Make checks out to He Will Provide.  (The original name, but not connected with any faith-based group.)
• You can drop off food donations on Thursdays, 3 – 6 p.m.

Community Food Drive for the Food Pantry

• When: Sunday, November 2, at 6 p.m.
• Where: Rae Building
• What:
  • Cash/Checks made out to the He Will Provide food bank.
  • Non-perishable food (see below for suggested items)
  • The event organizers will collect items, including checks/cash and deliver them to the Food Bank.

How to get in touch with the He Will Provide Food Pantry

• Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/hewillprovidefoodpantryseward/
• Email: Hewillprovidefoodpantry@gmail.com
• Visit: 238 5th Ave. in the basement of the City Annex building. The entrance is in the back. Open on Thursdays, 3 – 6 p.m.

Food Donation Ideas