Food insecurity is not generally associated with the Nebraska State Fair.
Nebraska State Fair partnered with Heartland United Way following the 2025 Aksarben Stock Show to donate the broiler chickens to those in need. Representing the Heartland United Way are Sara Kirkley, left, Karly Behrendt and Jeremy Ross with Nebraska State Fair marketing director Courtney Glock, far right.
This year, 179 broiler chickens were donated to 12 organizations after the Aksarben Stock Show in September.
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Jeremy Ross transfers chickens from the freezer to be distributed to food pantries and shelters in central Nebraska.
Frozen chickens from the Aksarben Stock Show were donated to individuals and families struggling with food insecurity across a four-county region.
Reporter Kristen Sindelar has loved agriculture her entire life, coming from a diversified farm with three generations working side-by-side in northeastern Nebraska. Reach her at Kristen.Sindelar@midwestmessenger.com.





