WCS Family Resources
Every Westside Community Schools family should be able to get the essentials they need in a welcoming, confidential setting. Our two resource locations offer food and clothing, with school social workers helping families connect with the support that fits their needs.
Family Resource Center
For Westside Families
The Family Resource Center brings our food pantry, clothing, and coat closet together in one place. Families can access food and pantry items, everyday clothing, and seasonal outerwear.
Location: Westgate Elementary Campus, 7802 Hascall Street, Omaha, NE 68124
Entrance: Northeast side of the building
Visits: By appointment. Contact your school social worker to arrange a time. Click here to find contact information for your school social worker.
The Family Resource Center is made possible through the generosity of a District 66 Family, the W Club, the Westside Foundation, and other community donors.
The Carriage House
For WHS & WMS Students
The Carriage House provides a grab-&-go food pantry and clothing closet for WHS and WMS students. It is located on the WHS campus, in the Northwest corner. Students may access the Carriage House by appointment, and can connect with a school social worker to learn more.
Location: Westside High School Campus, 89th & Pacific
Entrance: North side of the building; this is a standalone building on the northwest corner of campus
Visits: By appointment. Contact your school social worker to arrange a time. Click here to find contact information for your school social worker.
The Carriage House is made possible through the generosity of District 66 families as part of the Impacting Excellence campaign.
Need Assistance?
Contact your school social worker to discuss your needs, arrange a visit to the Family Resource Center or The Carriage House, or learn about other community resources. Our social workers connect home, school, and community to support students and families.
April Anderson, LCSW, Social Worker at Loveland, Prairie Lane, Rockbrook, Swanson, Westgate, and Underwood Early Childhood Center
anderson.april@westside66.net | 402-408-8914
Sara Cushing, LCSW, Social Worker at Oakdale, Paddock Road, and Sunset Hills
cushing.sara@westside66.net | 402-502-2321
Sarah Fehringer, LCSW, Social Worker at Westside High School & West Campus
fehringer.sarah@westside66.net | 402-343-2613
Michelle Moline, LCSW, Social Worker at Hillside and Westbrook
moline.michelle@westside66.net | 402-408-8733
Kim Schenkelberg, LICSW, Social Worker at Westside Middle School
schenkelberg.kim@westside66.net | 402-452-3147