From The Beginning
Founder Richard Cochran tells how service at a time of disaster lead to the beginning of Hot Meals USA.
Disaster Response
- 2019 Nebraska Floods
- 2020 Iowa Derecho
- 2021 Kentucky Tornado
- 2022 Red Willow, Nebraska Fire
- 2022 Halsey National Forest Fire
COVID-19 Pandemic
- Served over 150,000 meals via delivery and pickup in our local community
- Coordinated distribution of 1,300,000 USDA food boxes to six midwestern states
Local Support
- Every year, we provide a Christmas meal to approximately 2000 local residents in need, as well as area first responders and hospital personnel.