If you’re in Omaha, this is one night where food, community, and impact come together. Food Bank for the Heartland is marking 25 years of its Celebrity Chef fundraiser with an evening that puts hunger relief front and center.

You’ll spend the night enjoying standout dishes, watching a live culinary cook-off, and hearing from Aarón Sánchez, the acclaimed chef, author, and TV personality, who joins the event in support of neighbors facing food insecurity. Alongside him, some of Omaha’s most respected chefs take part, turning the spotlight on the city’s food scene while supporting a much larger cause.

The goal is ambitious: raising the equivalent of 2.8 million meals to help families across Nebraska and western Iowa. By attending, you’re not just enjoying a great night out—you’re directly helping put food on the table for people who need it.

The event takes place on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at the CHI Health Center in Omaha. Register here via the official event page.

Celebrity Chef 2026
Celebrate 25 years of impact at the 2026 Celebrity Chef fundraising event, featuring Aarón Sánchez! Our Culinary Cook-Off is back, featuring some of Omaha’s top chefs! Join us on Thursday, February 19, 2026 for an unforgettable experience!

An evening with Aarón Sánchez and Omaha’s top chefs
You’re invited to join Food Bank for the Heartland on Thursday, February 19, for our 25th annual Celebrity Chef fundraiser at CHI Health Center! This unforgettable evening is more than just a celebration of culinary excellence—it’s an opportunity to provide nourishment for Heartland neighbors experiencing food insecurity. Our goal is to raise the equivalent of 2.8 million meals to help alleviate hunger across Nebraska and western Iowa.