Iowans Who Help
Tyson Foods helps Food Bank of Iowa staff with professional development
I was fortunate to recently attend the “Principles & Techniques of Fundraising” course through the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. The course was four full days in Chicago. During the week, I learned practical skills designed to help…
https://foodbankiowa.org/iowans-who-help/tyson-foods-helps-food-bank-iowa-staff-professional-development/Volunteer Spotlight: David Kline
David Kline serves an important volunteer role with the Food Bank of Iowa: food rescue driver. Twice a week, David uses the Food Bank of Iowa’s cargo van to pick up rescued food and bring it to the Food Bank…
https://foodbankiowa.org/iowans-who-help/volunteer-spotlight-david-kline/Core Crew
An organization like Food Bank of Iowa cannot function at its best without volunteers. By helping with everything from food sorts to office filing, volunteers allow us to extend our staff. In fact, volunteer time is valued at $24.14 per…
https://foodbankiowa.org/iowans-who-help/core-crew/Food Bank of Iowa school pantry helps lower barriers for Scavo students
It’s no secret that students learn better when their stomachs are full. That’s why many schools in central Iowa and elsewhere operate food pantries in partnership with the Food Bank of Iowa. But Scavo Full Service High School in…
https://foodbankiowa.org/iowans-who-help/scavo-school-pantry/Making a difference in Winterset
It’s 4 p.m. on a warm, sunny Monday in September, and a long line is forming outside First United Methodist Church in Winterset. In 30 minutes, the doors will open to the church’s mobile food pantry, offered in partnership with…
https://foodbankiowa.org/iowans-who-help/making-difference-winterset/