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Feeding America study: Food insecurity has increased in every Iowa county
12% of Iowans (1 in 8) and 16.6% of Iowa children (1 in 6) face food insecurity. That’s according to Feeding America’s annual Map the Meal Gap study, out May 14.
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Earth Day: Saving the planet, one meal at a time
This Earth Day and every day, food banks play a critical role in reducing food waste. At Food Bank of Iowa, one-third of the more than 27 million pounds of food distributed annually comes from food rescue.
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IFBA poll: 2 in 3 Iowans say food insecurity negatively affects their communities
A new survey from the Iowa Food Bank Association finds food insecurity is a bipartisan concern among the state's registered voters, and 52% of respondents said the state is not doing enough to help.
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You’re fueling strong futures
Stan planned ahead as best he could, but long-term health effects ended his beloved 30-year career at a local grocery store. Support from a Food Bank of Iowa partner pantry helps Stan and his family bridge the gaps in their limited budget.
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You help Vanessa fill the table
Nothing brings Vanessa joy like her family. She wants to give them "good, quality food," but it can be a balancing act to afford groceries and other necessities. That's why she's grateful for food access through her local Food Bank of Iowa partner pantry.
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John pays it forward
Despite health challenges, John continues to care for his community in retirement. He's grateful for friends like you, who help ensure he doesn't have to go without healthy food.
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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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As consumers scramble for eggs, Food Bank of Iowa receives a major donation from Michael Foods
With tight supply and high egg prices looming indefinitely, Food Bank of Iowa and the neighbors it serves have caught a lucky break -- thanks to a generous donation from Michael Foods.
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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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Food Bank of Iowa is No. 2 most influential nonprofit
For the second year in a row, Business Record readers voted Food Bank of Iowa No. 2 among the metro's most influential nonprofits.
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KCCI Giving Tuesday telethon raises nearly $440,000 for Food Bank of Iowa
KCCI-TV's fifth annual Food Bank of Iowa Hunger-Free Holidays telethon raised $439,829 from 539 supporters. That's 733,048 meals to help Iowans facing food insecurity.
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Veterans serving veterans
On the first Thursday of each month, a show of camaraderie and community support is on full display at Food Bank of Iowa's Ottumwa veteran mobile distribution.
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