St. Matthew's Episcopal Church in Alliance, NE, maintains robust partnerships to address local food security, basic needs, and justice reform. Key programs detailed on the [[page-3165647|Community Outreach Page]] include:

• Food Security:
  • Bulldog Backpacks: Weekend food program for school-age children, hosted at the church.
  • Community Table: Weekday meals at the Masonic Center (123 W 3rd St); parish volunteers serve monthly.
  • Christmas Food Baskets: Distributed with United Way and local churches.
• Basic Needs & Housing:
  • The Mission Store: Volunteer-run thrift store funding local non-profit grants.
  • Alliance Community Essentials Pantry: Anonymous non-food pantry for items not covered by assistance programs.
  • Habitat for Humanity: Parish volunteers help build homes locally.
• Justice & Global Mission:
  • Bridges for Justice: Criminal justice reform partnership with St. Andrew's Omaha and RISE.
  • United Thank Offering (UTO): Global mission grants collected by the parish guild.
  • Episcopal Relief and Development: Parish-wide support for global disaster relief.