Iowans We’ve Helped
School pantries support families, help fill hunger gap
Food Bank of Iowa CEO Michelle Book shares the valuable support school pantries provide as students head back to class this fall.
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Food Bank of Iowa serves record number in FY2023
Food Bank of Iowa ended fiscal year 2023 breaking every record in its 41-year history. Among the 55 counties it serves, Food Bank of Iowa distributed 21 million pounds of food, or the equivalent of 17.5 million meals.
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You bridge the gap for Iowa’s seniors
Born and raised in Murray, Dean is 83 now and a widower, but he still lives among the beautiful trees…
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You’re feeding the future
This summer, your support is helping families like Quenton and Brooke’s get back on their feet — and inspiring them to…
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Cat is thankful for your help
Serving others has been Catherine’s life’s work. Cat, as her friends call her, has worked in some of the finest…
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A place that feels like home
Jim has led a storied life with many interesting turns. He’s been a teacher, a Detroit assembly line worker, and…
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A lifeline for families like Alicia’s
Children are dear to the heart of longtime Norwalk resident Alicia, so working as a paraeducator in the special education…
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Thankful for healthy food on the table
Bob gives a thumbs up to express his thanks for help with the nutritious food he needs. With record inflation,…
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You’re fueling Arya’s dreams
Having access to nutritious food is deeply appreciated by neighbors like Arya. New to the Marshalltown area, 22-year-old Arya is…
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Thank you for making the holidays bright
Hayzel with her children, Jovann – 11, Ezra – 8, Cynthia – 6, and Avellana – 3, at Norwalk Area…
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Food insecurity continues to rise; records broken again
DES MOINES, Iowa — For the third month in a row, Food Bank of Iowa and its 700 partners have…
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Thank you for strengthening Stacy’s family
Stacy and her mother, Lana, are grateful for assistance from a Food Bank of Iowa partner pantry. Stacy is a…
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