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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…
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Food Bank of Iowa expands to meet growing need
Des Moines, Iowa (Aug. 9, 2022) — Food Bank of Iowa officials today announced a 30,000-square-foot addition to the…
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Record number seek food assistance
Des Moines, Iowa — In May, Food Bank of Iowa partners served the highest number of individuals in the organization’s…
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‘Is It Cake?’ winner to emcee Food Bank of Iowa’s state fair cooking competition; entry deadline July 1
DES MOINES, Iowa – Des Moines native and Sugar Freakshow bakery owner Andrew Fuller will join Food Bank of Iowa…
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Entry deadline approaching for ‘Chopped – Hot Dish Edition’
Food Bank of Iowa is proud to once again partner with the Iowa State Fair and Nationwide for…
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Shamar shares gratitude
Shamar has been part of our community her whole life, so she was very familiar with Food Bank of…
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Food Bank of Iowa recognized for exceptional work by Feeding America
Food Bank of Iowa was recognized at Feeding America's annual conference for its exceptional work in seeking new partnerships, particularly in Latino, African and Asian immigrant communities.
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Guadalupe stands next to Knock and Drop Iowa’s “No child should go to bed hungry” sign.
Guadalupe lives with and cares for her mom. She supports her as best she can, but it’s been tough these…
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Try Food Bank of Iowa’s new digital cookbook
Click to download our “Food Bank of Iowa Chopped – Hot Dish Edition” cookbook, sponsored and designed by…
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New initiative, grant mean more fresh produce, nutrition ranking system for Food Bank of Iowa
Des Moines, Iowa (Oct. 20, 2021) — Food Bank of Iowa has joined the Partnership for a Healthier America’s…
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Veteran communicator joins Food Bank of Iowa team amidst organizational changes
Annette Hacker will join Food Bank of Iowa as Communications Manager Sept. 7, President and CEO Michelle Book announced today.
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Winterset Home Cook Wins Food Bank of Iowa Chopped at the Iowa State Fair
Iowa resident awarded $1,000 — this year’s largest cooking contest prize The debut of a new food contest at the…
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