Iowans Who Help
Nash Roe to co-host Food Bank of Iowa’s state fair casserole contest
Teen baking entrepreneur Nash Roe will co-host Food Bank of Iowa's third annual casserole competition at the Iowa State Fair Aug. 20.
https://foodbankiowa.org/news/nash-roe-to-co-host-food-bank-of-iowas-state-fair-casserole-contest/Volunteers share food and hope with neighbors
After retiring in 2017, Vicki and Richard decided to find a way to help within their own community. So they began volunteering at the food pantry at Murray Church of Christ. “We staff the pantry, help with the ordering and…
https://foodbankiowa.org/news/volunteers-share-food-and-hope-with-neighbors-facing-hunger/KCCI telethon raises $436,832 for Hunger-Free Holidays
Des Moines, Iowa (Nov. 30, 2022) – KCCI-TV’s third-annual Food Bank of Iowa Hunger-Free Holidays telethon on Giving Tuesday raised $436,832 to help Iowans facing food insecurity. That translates to more than one million meals. Donations will continue to be…
https://foodbankiowa.org/news/kcci-telethon-raises-436832-for-hunger-free-holidays/Volunteers give and receive through service
VIP volunteers like Sable enjoy sorting, packing and labeling food. Among our valued partners is Link Associates, which provides Food Bank of Iowa with a steady stream of committed volunteers. “Link Associates works with individuals with disabilities, and the Volunteer…
https://foodbankiowa.org/news/volunteers-give-and-receive-through-service/Food Bank of Iowa receives $15,000 grant from Variety – the Children’s Charity
Des Moines, Iowa — Food Bank of Iowa has received a $15,000 grant from Variety – the Children’s Charity to help alleviate childhood hunger, which affects one in eight Iowa kids. The grant will go toward Food Bank of…
https://foodbankiowa.org/news/food-bank-of-iowa-receives-15000-grant-from-variety-the-childrens-charity-2/$2 million Albaugh gift to support Food Bank of Iowa expansion
Food Bank of Iowa CEO Michelle Book gratefully accepts Albaugh LLC’s $2 million gift on Oct. 27, 2022. Des Moines, Iowa (Oct. 27, 2022) — Ankeny-based Albaugh LLC today provided a gift of $2 million to support Food Bank…
https://foodbankiowa.org/news/2-million-albaugh-gift-to-support-food-bank-of-iowa-expansion/Holly Houg wins state fair casserole contest
“Chopped — Hot Dish Edition” first-place winner Holly Houg of Urbandale (center, wearing teal t-shirt) poses with the judges. Pictured (left to right) are Food Bank of Iowa CEO Michelle Book, Eric Hanson, KCCI-TV; Brad Liggett, Nationwide; Houg; Marji Guyler-Alaniz,…
https://foodbankiowa.org/news/holly-houg-wins-state-fair-casserole-contest/A legacy of caring for children facing hunger
Brenda Abbott holds a photo of her eldest sister, Pat Harmeyer. Brenda has continued Pat’s legacy of fighting childhood hunger through a donation to Food Bank of Iowa’s BackPack Program. When Brenda Abbott’s eldest sister Pat passed away in 2020,…
https://foodbankiowa.org/news/a-legacy-of-caring-for-children-facing-hunger/State fair vendors donate meat, produce, more to Food Bank of Iowa
DES MOINES, Iowa — Twelve Iowa State Fair vendors have donated 7,300 pounds of unused food to Food Bank of Iowa at the close of this year’s fair. Among the food collected by FBOI staff and volunteers on Aug. 22:…
https://foodbankiowa.org/news/state-fair-vendors-donate-meat-produce-more-to-food-bank-of-iowa/Food Bank of Iowa, partners to invest in communities of color
Izaah Knox, Urban Dreams; Michelle Book, Food Bank of Iowa; Sharon Krause, In Harmony Farm DES MOINES, Iowa — Food Bank of Iowa and two metro partners have received $500,000 in grant funding through Feeding America’s Food Security Equity Impact…
https://foodbankiowa.org/news/food-bank-of-iowa-partners-to-invest-in-communities-of-color/Zuli links neighbors with resources
Zuli is proud to have created Knock and Drop Iowa, a Food Bank of Iowa partner agency. When the pandemic began in 2020, Zuli immediately noticed how critical the demand was for fresh food. She saw on social media how her neighbors seriously lacked the…
https://foodbankiowa.org/iowans-who-help/zuli-links-neighbors-with-resources/Celebrate Viola’s volunteering achievements
Viola Jones and her team of friends are incredible leaders who took action after identifying the need for food assistance in our community. Together, these volunteers keep Cottage Pantry open, a community-led food pantry for children, families, and individuals in…
https://foodbankiowa.org/iowans-who-help/celebrating-violas-volunteering-achievements/