Lincoln’s Matt Talbot Kitchen & Outreach celebrates 30 years of service

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – A local nonprofit celebrated its 30th year of helping out the community on Tuesday.

Matt Talbot Kitchen & Outreach held a lunch party for their most valued guests, the people they serve.

The nonprofit near 27th and Holdrege Streets is known for helping those in need, especially people needing food or those struggling with addiction.

But without support from donors, Matt Talbot wouldn’t be able to help out Lincolnites.

Executive Director Susanne Blue said the nonprofit needs that support more than ever after a recent spike in people coming through its doors.

“The donations, they keep our doors open 365 days a year, so we’re gonna continue to need that support,” she said.  “We’re busier now than we’ve been in forever, but we think the future looks bright, and we’re grateful to the community.”

Matt Talbot is in the process of expanding at its building.

It plans to add to the north side to allow more space for the hunger program, housing initiatives and a conference training space.

Blue said people should start to see these new additions in the next few months.