Iowans We’ve Helped
KCCI Giving Tuesday telethon raises nearly $440,000 for Food Bank of Iowa
KCCI-TV's fifth annual Food Bank of Iowa Hunger-Free Holidays telethon raised $439,829 from 539 supporters. That's 733,048 meals to help Iowans facing food insecurity.
https://foodbankiowa.org/news/kcci-giving-tuesday-telethon-raises-nearly-440000-for-food-bank-of-iowa/You support hardworking Iowans
Randall works full-time but still finds it difficult to make ends meet. By visiting Catholic Charities Food Pantry, a Food Bank of Iowa partner, Randall receives meat and fresh produce to help stretch his limited food budget.
https://foodbankiowa.org/news/you-support-hardworking-iowans/You’re making holidays brighter
Kaitlyn's husband recently started a new job that seems to be a positive step for the whole family, but the transition has been difficult for the family's finances. That's why Kaitlyn is grateful she can visit a Food Bank of Iowa partner pantry. "It's a huge weight off my shoulders to be able to have food in the house," she said.
https://foodbankiowa.org/news/youre-making-holidays-brighter-2/Prairie Meadows donates $115,000 to Food Bank of Iowa
Food Bank of Iowa has received grants totaling $115,000 from Prairie Meadows. A $25,000 Community Betterment Grant will help fight childhood hunger through support of Food Bank of Iowa pantries in Des Moines Public Schools. A $90,000 Legacy Grant will support a new mobile pantry unit in 2025.
https://foodbankiowa.org/news/prairie-meadows-donates-115000-to-food-bank-of-iowa/You sparked Steven’s mission
Four years ago, Steven came to Food Bank of Iowa partner pantry Catholic Charities for help. Now, he's paying the kindness forward.
https://foodbankiowa.org/news/you-sparked-stevens-mission/Martha thanks you
Martha’s pride for her great-grandson is clear from the moment she brings him up. After adopting *Sam when he was just seven months old, Martha does everything in her power to give him the best life possible. That’s why Martha…
https://foodbankiowa.org/news/martha-thanks-you/EARTH DAY: Iowa food banks rescue more than 27 million pounds of food annually
This Earth Day, Food Bank of Iowa and its fellow Iowa Food Bank Association members recognize the importance of food rescue in addressing hunger and saving the environment.
https://foodbankiowa.org/news/earth-day-iowa-food-banks-rescue-more-than-27-million-pounds-of-food-annually/Have wagon, will travel
When volunteer Loryssa Rippey observed school pantry guests taking too little food to feed their families, she found a solution in her little red wagon.
https://foodbankiowa.org/news/have-wagon-will-travel/Records shattered again as more Iowans seek help with food
In November, Food Bank of Iowa distributed a record 2.15 million pounds of food, topping the previous record set in October 2020 during the height of the pandemic.
https://foodbankiowa.org/news/records-shattered-again-as-more-iowans-seek-help-with-food/KCCI telethon raises $376,769 for Food Bank of Iowa’s Hunger-Free Holidays
KCCI-TV’s fourth-annual Food Bank of Iowa Hunger-Free Holidays telethon on Giving Tuesday raised $376,769 to help Iowans facing food insecurity.
https://foodbankiowa.org/news/kcci-telethon-raises-376769-for-food-bank-of-iowas-hunger-free-holidays/Food Bank of Iowa receives superior food safety scores
Following rigorous audits, Food Bank of Iowa facilities in Des Moines and Ottumwa have received the highest possible rating from AIB International.
https://foodbankiowa.org/news/food-bank-of-iowa-receives-superior-food-safety-scores/You give neighbors hope
Stephen is a hardworking father who does everything in his power to provide for his two sons, ages 12 and 15. Thanks to friends like you, he has help keeping nutritious food on his family’s table. “I love it,” he…
https://foodbankiowa.org/news/you-give-neighbors-hope/