- 388 food bags to provide supplemental nutrition for 40 students over a period of more than nine weeks
- The development of a website and brand platform to raise awareness, engage the community, and encourage local support for the initiative
About The Woolf Pack Fund
Founded in 2021 by Maegan Woolf, the Woolf Pack Fund was inspired by the Food Bank for the Heartland’s Backpack Program. Recognizing a critical need, Maegan launched the program to deliver supplemental weekend meals to children in the Omaha area who face food insecurity, particularly those with limited parental supervision.
The Woolf Pack Fund focuses on serving Western Hills Elementary and Walnut Hill Elementary, providing consistent support from August through May. The initiative helps fill the nutritional gap when school meals are unavailable, ensuring students can return to class each Monday nourished and ready to learn.
“The Woolf Pack is honored to receive this award and support. We rely on private donations and grants to fund our program and it wouldn’t be possible without organizations like Core Bank. The school staff and students are so appreciative of the extra support. we are thrilled that we’ll be able to provide food bags for the remainder of the school year and have a jump start going into the 25-26 school year,” shared Maegan Woolf.
Each Woolf Pack Fund food bag is thoughtfully packed by dedicated volunteers and includes: two shelf-stable milks, a fruit cup, a juice box, two cereals, and two kid-friendly entrees. Students receiving food bags are part of the free and reduced lunch program, highlighting the critical need for nutritional support outside of school hours. While school meals cover breakfast and lunch on weekdays, many of these children face a significant meal gap over the weekend. By providing supplemental food bags, the Woolf Pack Fund goal is to ensure these students have access to the nourishment they need every day of the week.
The Link Between Hunger and a Child’s Future
Hunger doesn’t just mean an empty stomach—it has lasting consequences. Children experiencing food insecurity are at a higher risk of:
- Falling behind academically
- Struggling socially and emotionally
- Developing chronic health conditions, such as obesity, diabetes, and heart disease
- Engaging in risky or criminal behavior due to increased stress and instability
By addressing hunger, it’s not just feeding children, it is investing in their future. A more food-secure community leads to healthier, happier kids who are better equipped to succeed in school, thrive socially, and contribute to a stronger, more resilient Omaha.
Strengthening Omaha Through Partnership
Core Bank remains committed to building stronger communities through partnerships that make a real impact. By supporting the Woolf Pack Fund, we are proud to help ensure that children in our community don’t go hungry and that families know they are not alone.
Learn more about how you can get involved and support the Woolf Pack Fund’s mission as it continues to grow and serve Omaha’s future leaders.
The Core Bank Community Impact Award is granted to an organization every quarter. Read more about past award winners. The Core Bank Community Impact Award reflects a deeper commitment to improving economic prosperity, especially for under-resourced individuals, families, and small businesses. Core Bank is dedicated to building healthier, more resilient, better connected, and inclusive communities throughout our footprint.
