Iowans We’ve Helped

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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Thank you for helping to bridge the hunger gap
Lisa shops for her family at Hawkeye Harvest, a Food Bank of Iowa partner in Mason City. As the mother…
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Food Bank of Iowa expands to meet growing need
Des Moines, Iowa (Aug. 9, 2022) — Food Bank of Iowa officials today announced a 30,000-square-foot addition to the…
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Record number seek food assistance
Des Moines, Iowa — In May, Food Bank of Iowa partners served the highest number of individuals in the organization’s…
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Shamar shares gratitude
Shamar has been part of our community her whole life, so she was very familiar with Food Bank of…
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Neighbors living on fixed incomes are thankful for YOU
David proudly served as a Marine until 1986. He has two adult children – it’s just David at home these…
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You’re making a difference for Clarissa’s family
Clarissa loves to cook. One of her favorite activities is getting creative in the kitchen. Her two kids enjoy simple…
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