Iowans We’ve Helped

Delivering Hope to Iowa’s Families!
‘ “We wouldn’t have food if it wasn’t for this pantry,” says Terence, a father of four, ranging in age…
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Willa’s Heartfelt Words of Thanks!
Like many families across Iowa these days, Willa struggles to afford food. She receives some disability assistance, but…
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Ka’Meka’s Community Rallies to Help All
“I got laid off due to COVID. It was the first time I haven’t worked since I was…
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Food Bank of Iowa Distributes 1,000 Meal Boxes to Des Moines Public School District (DMPS) Families
Local collaboration provides cause for spring celebration. With support from Fareway and Murphy Family Foundation, meal boxes, which included…
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Heartfelt Thanks from a Grateful Grandfather
After 23 years in law enforcement, Jack had looked forward to retirement. With two children, seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren,…
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Bringing Hope to Iowa’s Veterans
To Charles, your kind support places you up there with all the other heroes who are at work on the…
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Thank You from DeAnna
As the pandemic continues to disrupt lives and livelihoods, people across Iowa are facing huge challenges. Among them is…
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Food Distribution Feeds Thousands
Overnight, COVID-19 uprooted the fabric of our economy and altered many aspects of how we go about our daily life.
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T-Shirts For Totes
To minimize contact and promote social distancing, in-person pantry shopping experiences have migrated to grab & go prepacked food package…
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Learn More About Food Insecurity
Raising awareness about food insecurity can help our communities tremendously. The video above explains what food insecurity is and why…
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BackPack/Pantry Sponsorship at Perry Elementary
The poverty rate in Iowa is 11 percent. Iowans struggling to make ends meet are having difficulty putting nutritious food…
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Stories of Hunger – Pat
Pat was diagnosed with a cancerous brain tumor five years ago; the brain tumor causes him to have seizures which…
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