Personal Care Cupboard
Waverly Middle & High Schools both have personal care cupboards with hygiene products available to students in need. Students at both schools can contact their school counselors or nurse if they are in need of anything.Waverly BackPack Program
School District 145 is privileged to have Bethlehem Covenant Church as a valuable partner in collaboration with the Food Bank of Lincoln to offer backpacks, aiding students who qualify for Free or Reduced Lunch by supplying nourishing provisions to students and their families throughout the school year.The cost of providing monthly groceries for one student for the school year is approximately $250. Bethlehem Covenant Church procures these essential food items from the Food Bank of Lincoln. Each backpack typically includes 6-8 nonperishable food items as well as a voucher for a gallon of milk, loaf of bread or a dozen eggs. This endeavor ensures that every dollar is maximized to support families within School District 145.
If you are in need of a backpack or wish to make a donation to support the School District 145 Backpack Program, please contact:
Teresa Erdkamp – 402-786-2321 x 1120 or teresa.erdkamp@district145.orgIf you would like to make a donation or volunteer to support the School District 145 Backpack Program, please contact:
Kerri Olson – 402-580-7486 or kerrilynn3@yahoo.com
The Community Closet
The Community Closet is an organization that provides new and gently used clothing for free to families residing in our school district. During the fall and spring seasons, families in all 5 District 145 schools can sign up to receive and pick out clothing through The Community Closet. Watch your emails! Information and sign up forms will be sent out via email when The Community Closet is accepting appointments.
We realize that circumstances can change and kids grow like weeds! Please reach out to your student's school counselor between "shopping seasons" if you need access to The Community Closet and they will help coordinate a time to pick out clothing and necessities.
If you'd like to donate your new or gently worn clothing items, we have three convenient drop-off locations! At the High School, a donation barrel is located inside the first set of doors, at Hamlow Elementary - a bin is located inside the main north doors, and Eagle Elementary's bin is located in the lunch room, just beyond the entryway doors. Donations can be dropped off any school day between 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Waverly Community Food Pantry
The Waverly Community Food Pantry is located the the Waverly First United Methodist Church. For the time being, the Food Pantry is open by appointment only. If you're in need of assistance, please call the church, 402-786-2625, between 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM. If you're unable to reach anyone at the church, please call Janis Dymacek - 402-432-9642 and she will arrange to meet you at the Food Pantry.
Eagle Community Food Bank
Families in need can access the Eagle Food Bank by appointment. Please contact Georgia Ann Reynoldson - 402-580-0960 to schedule an appointment or if you'd like to donate to the Eagle Food Bank.
Food Bank of Lincoln Distribution Schedule
Find out when the Food Bank of Lincoln will be in Waverly each month.
Matt Talbot Kitchen & Outreach - 402-477-4116
Matt Talbot provides beyond basic needs to encourage people to have hope. Everyone is welcome to walk through their open doors and get a hot meal two times a day. Nevertheless, Matt Talbot is about much more than food. They are a dedicated and united front of staff and volunteers who help the homeless and near homeless find possibilities when things seem impossible.
People's City Mission - 402-817-0980
The People's City Mission is dedicated to the needs of homeless men, women, and families who are experiencing some form of personal crisis. They believe that regardless of the crisis, there is hope and opportunity for everyone that comes through their doors.MyLink
The MyLink app provides a free, one-stop guide of participating cities' resources for people in need. This app makes it easy for families, case managers, and agencies to learn about, connect, and utilize services.
Asking for help iis nothing to be ashamed of. If you're in need of assistance of any kind, please reach out to the counseling office or main office at your student's school. There may be options for additional assistance that we haven't had the chance to post yet.