Writings by Randall

One cold morning, a line of cars outside the Omaha Food Bank made the invisible visible—neighbors quietly waiting for food. In 2024, 211 helplines fielded 16.8 million pleas for help, most tied to basic needs like housing, food, and utilities. This isn’t a moment for feel-good giving; it’s a call to treat philanthropy as critical infrastructure. The safety net is stretched—and more people than ever are holding on.