Iowans Who Help
Golf tournament tops $125,000 to support Food Bank of Iowa’s childhood hunger programs
Des Moines, Iowa (September 15, 2021) — Drive Away Childhood Hunger, Food Bank of Iowa’s first-ever golf tournament, has raised more than $125,000. That translates to half a million meals (four meals for every $1 donated) to help feed…
https://foodbankiowa.org/iowans-who-help/inaugural-golf-tournament-tops-125000-in-funding-to-support-food-bank-of-iowas-childhood-hunger-programs/Steve Challenges You to Do Big Things
Steve Siembieda is one of our most enthusiastic volunteers at Food Bank of Iowa. In April, Steve asked our Volunteer Coordinators what the record number was for BackPack sacks made in a single shift. The answer was 1,050. Steve challenged…
https://foodbankiowa.org/iowans-who-help/steve-challenges-you-to-do-big-things/Food Bank of Iowa Collects Unused Vendor Supplies from the Iowa State Fair
Safe, edible food will be available to 650-partner network across 55 counties Nothing compares to the Iowa State Fair and Food Bank of Iowa helped to make the most of it this year. On August 23, Food Bank of Iowa…
https://foodbankiowa.org/iowans-who-help/food-bank-of-iowa-collects-unused-vendor-supplies-from-the-iowa-state-fair/Dale Larson grant gets Food Bank of Iowa back on the road
Grant supports staff connecting in person with local partners. In January 2021, Dale Larson donated $30 million to Feeding America. The funds were distributed to several Feeding America food banks, including Food Bank of Iowa, which serve communities where…
https://foodbankiowa.org/iowans-who-help/dale-larson-grant-gets-food-bank-of-iowa-back-on-the-road/Helping Others — “Part of Our Family’s DNA”
If you volunteer at Food Bank of Iowa, you’ll be likely to meet Bob. He’s a “core volunteer,” ready to lead any initiative in the hope of helping more neighbors who are facing hunger. Bob credits his father with…
https://foodbankiowa.org/iowans-who-help/helping-others-part-of-our-familys-dna/Volunteer Spotlight: Jane
Meet our volunteer, Jane! Jane has been volunteering at Food Bank of Iowa for a little over a year. Last July, Jane’s job was terminated due to COVID. She was offered a retirement package that came with a…
https://foodbankiowa.org/iowans-who-help/volunteer-spotlight-jane/Food Bank of Iowa receives $100,000 donation from Murphy Family Foundation
Donation provides funds for food purchases to fill local spring meal boxes and pantry shelves Over a period of two days, a partnership between Food Bank of Iowa, Murphy Family Foundation, and Fareway Stores produced 1,000 meal boxes. The boxes,…
https://foodbankiowa.org/iowans-who-help/food-bank-of-iowa-receives-100000-donation-from-murphy-family-foundation/Volunteer Spotlight: Colette
Meet our volunteer, Colette! She has been volunteering at Food Bank of Iowa for several years, helping every Wednesday in our Volunteer Center, as well as assisting staff with office filing. Family means a lot to this soon-to-be grandma. Colette…
https://foodbankiowa.org/iowans-who-help/volunteer-spotlight-colette/Supporting Their Neighbors: All in the Family
For Susan and her parents, Jim and Mary, supporting the Food Bank of Iowa is a family affair! Susan explained that their ongoing support for the Food Bank started with the desire to volunteer as a family. Susan says, “It…
https://foodbankiowa.org/iowans-who-help/supporting-their-neighbors-all-in-the-family/Food Bank of Iowa Receives an Increase in USDA Farmers to Families Food Boxes to help Feed Iowans
The resource is set to continue through February, with possibilities for extension. This month, Food Bank of Iowa began receiving their fifth round of food boxes through the USDA’s Farmers to Families Food Box program. Compared to four previous…
https://foodbankiowa.org/iowans-who-help/food-bank-of-iowa-receives-an-increase-in-usda-farmers-to-families-food-boxes-to-help-feed-iowans/Volunteer Spotlight: Mia
Meet our volunteer, Mia! She is an Optimized Operations Engineer, she helps to make processes in manufacturing, service, and distribution centers more efficient. Mia utilizes her skills with Lean Six Sigma as a specialized volunteer at Food Bank of Iowa.
https://foodbankiowa.org/iowans-who-help/mia/Henry Lives On
Henry Harris will be remembered as a kind individual, one who loved life and lived it fully, while taking time to care about others. Due to memorial donations to Food Bank of Iowa in Henry’s honor, Henry will help…
https://foodbankiowa.org/iowans-who-help/henry-lives-on/