***Information from KOLN, WOWT, and KSNB was used in this report***

UNDATED - Communities all over Nebraska are stepping up to fill the void created by governmental inaction on SNAP benefits.

In Omaha, 12 different locations have been designated as official drop-off sites for a city-run food drive to benefit those who've lost access to SNAP benefits.

Bags upon bags of canned goods and other non-perishable food items have already been collected.

Donors have been steadily streaming into the city's donation drop off sites since Wednesday.

The city's food drive runs until this Wednesday. The food collected will be given to Food Bank for the Heartland.

Meanwhile, a popular spot in the Capital City is getting in on the giving. 

Muchachos in downtown Lincoln has turned into a makeshift food pantry, announcing over the weekend that they're accepting food items to be prepated for people in need free of charge - no questions asked.

Muchachos' owner, Nick Maestas, said they've also added the "Snapadilla" to their menu - a free quesadilla that they're preparing for folks in need.

Donations are pouring into central Nebraska as well. 

The Heartland United Way is asking the community to help bridge the gap for SNAP recipients by making food donations.

They're also matching financial donations up to $10,000 with their Fill the Gap Fund.

Donations can be made at the Heartland United Way's website.

In northeast Nebraska, the Norfolk Area Salvation Army is the benefactor of multiple local businesses.

The Salvation Army over the weekend announced on social media that they received 685 pounds of non-perishable food as a result of a drive at the local Menards.

The non-profit is also partnering with Norfolk's HyVee stores. Shoppers can purchase bags filled with either $5 or $10 worth of non-perishable food items that will then be donated to the Salvation Army. That effort had yielded another 700 lbs of food by Monday morning.

There are food banks all over Nebraska that could use donations, but experts say it's important to donate what the charities actually need.

The organization Move For Hunger released a list of the items needed most:

- Canned veggies and fruits

- Beans

- Peanut butter

- Tuna

- Chicken

- Hearty soups

Meanwhile, Feeding America says pasta, rice, shelf-stable milk, and cooking oils can also provide balance to limited diets.

Personal care and hygiene items like soap, shampoo, toothpaste, diapers, and feminine hygiene products are also in high demand.

Many food banks also say cash donations are appreciated, since they often purchase items at reduced bulk rates and can cover logistical costs.