LINCOLN (SNR/MTKO) – Matt Talbot Kitchen & Outreach and more than 800 volunteers participated in “Huskers Helping the Homeless” the weekend of Sept. 26 and raised more than $55,000 for hunger relief and homeless prevention services.
Volunteers accepted cash donations in the downtown area before the game, at Sam’s Club, Walmart, Russ’s Markets and Super Savers, and at SouthPointe Pavilions. In addition to the efforts of volunteers, local businesses and individuals sponsored the event. 
“We rely on three main groups for this event – energetic volunteers, supportive event sponsors and generous community members,” said Susanne Blue, executive director. “Every year the net effect of their efforts is inspiring and reminds us that, working together, we can defeat hunger and homelessness in Lincoln.”
To celebrate the role students have in the event, a trophy is awarded to the high school with the most registered volunteers on game day. East High School was the winner for the third consecutive year.
Matt Talbot is a hunger relief and outreach center that provides beyond basic needs to embolden people to have hope. Annually Matt Talbot provides more than 110,000 nutritious meals to the hungry in Lincoln and nearly 40,000 homeless prevention services such as housing, substance use evaluations, life skills classes, nutrition counseling, and help with obtaining identification documents.
