Iowans Who Help

Volunteer Spotlight: Jane Hartman
Jane Hartman began volunteering at Food Bank of Iowa in 2020, inspired by her late husband’s experience with food…
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Volunteer Spotlight: Tom Froehle
Tom Froehle has volunteered at Food Bank of Iowa for more than three years, driven by a strong belief…
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Volunteer Spotlight: Maggie Lambi
Maggie Lambi has been volunteering at Food Bank of Iowa for about two years, continuing work she began before…
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Volunteer Spotlight: Morrie Bryant
Morrie Bryant has volunteered at Food Bank of Iowa since 2017, finding purpose and community through service. “When I…
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Volunteer Spotlight: Janyne and Dennis Lowenberg
Since November 2022, Janyne and Dennis Lowenberg have been regular volunteers at Food Bank of Iowa, bringing energy, joy…
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Volunter Spotlight: Burke Shiffler
After retiring from the Des Moines Public Library in 2020, Burke Shiffler knew he wanted to spend his next chapter…
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Volunteer Spotlight: Joan Fall
For retired teacher Joan Fall, giving back runs in the family. “My family is a family of volunteers, so it’s…
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Volunteer Spotlight: Mike Kamper
Food Bank of Iowa’s mission has been important to Mike Kamper for a while. He and his wife had contributed…
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Volunteer Spotlight: Bob Forte
For more than seven years, Bob Forte has been a consistent and compassionate presence at Food Bank of Iowa. Motivated…
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Volunteer Spotlight: Jackie Myers
Since 2020, Jackie Myers has been a dedicated volunteer with Food Bank of Iowa. What started as a way…
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Kathy lends a helping hand
Kathy loves the sense of community and purpose she finds in helping to end hunger in her own neighborhood. We're grateful for compassionate volunteers like her!
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Support Double Up Food Bucks for better health
An investment in Double Up Food Bucks this legislative session would put more fresh fruits and vegetables on Iowa tables, writes Emily Shearer, Food Bank of Iowa's senior manager of food acquisition and advocacy.
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