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Meet our summer match sponsor
Farmers Mutual Hail has generously sponsored our summer match for five years running -- donating more than $300,000 since 2020.
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Spotlight on Summit/BEYOND food pantry
Associate Principal Erin Van Dorin's hospitality background led her to a new calling -- special education. She coordinates a Food Bank of Iowa school pantry at Summit and BEYOND in Ankeny.
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Ashley’s heartfelt ‘thank you’
Ashley is the sole provider for her family, and setting a good example for her two children is her top priority. Most recently, the lesson she's taught is "always keep trying."
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State fair food rescue: the gift that keeps on giving
Ten Iowa State Fair vendors have donated nearly 6,000 pounds of surplus food to Food Bank of Iowa at the close of this year’s fair. That's in addition to thousands of pounds donated by fairgoers on the last day of the fair, which will be sorted and weighed in the coming days.
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Maggie Stalzer wins One-Dish Wonders contest
The third time entering was the charm for Maggie Stalzer of Haverhill, who won first place in Food Bank of Iowa's "Chopped -- One-Dish Wonders" cooking contest, sponsored by Nationwide, on the final day of the Iowa State Fair.
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Nationwide, Food Bank of Iowa serve up fifth annual state fair contest
Lou Sipolt Jr., host of Local 5's "Iowa Live," will join Food Bank of Iowa and Nationwide to emcee the fifth annual "Chopped -- One-Dish Wonders" competition at the Iowa State Fair on Aug. 17.
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Big, Beautiful Bill would be devastating for hunger relief
The One Big, Beautiful Bill Act could slash billions in federal dollars from SNAP and eliminate 9.5 billion meals per year. Food banks can't begin to meet the crushing need the bill would create, and states are in no position to absorb millions in cost-sharing, Food Bank of Iowa CEO Tami Nielsen writes.
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Nielsen to lead Food Bank of Iowa
Food Bank of Iowa's board of directors has appointed Tami Nielsen as its next president and CEO, following a national search.
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“It’s an us effort”
Food Bank of Iowa stocks the pantry at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School in Newton, and counselor Denise Townsend and her team carry out the important task of feeding children every day.
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Your generosity keeps Bobby and Kristin healthy
Bobby and his wife, Kristin, both manage Type 2 diabetes. Recently, they've relied on visits to a Food Bank of Iowa partner to supplement the protein and fresh produce they need to stay healthy.
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Your help is a blessing to Robbie
Robbie is retired and lives on a limited fixed income. He visits Bethesda Community Food Pantry, a Food Bank of Iowa partner in Ames, to help fill his table.
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Full plates for Makayla’s family
Makayla and her youngest daughter, Justice, prepare nutritious family meals together, thanks to your generous support. "It helps families out a lot when they need it the most," Makayla says.
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