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Food Bank of Iowa to Shift to Offsite Pantries for Des Moines Public Schools
Access to food is critical for children, as studies show inadequate nutrition makes it more difficult for students to perform academically. That’s why Food Bank of Iowa is announcing a shift in distribution for families served by Des Moines…
https://foodbankiowa.org/news/food-bank-iowa-shift-offsite-pantries-des-moines-public-schools/A Note From Our CEO
My world changed significantly on March 13th. I am pretty sure yours did as well. While I grieve the loss of what I loved about my life before COVID-19, I am mindful to celebrate the new opportunities provided by this…
https://foodbankiowa.org/news/a-note-from-our-ceo-10/Summer 2020 Newsletter
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https://foodbankiowa.org/news/summer-2020-newsletter/Food Bank of Iowa Distributes Record Amount of Food in June
In June 2020, Food Bank of Iowa distributed more food in one month than ever before in the organization’s history. The highest distribution month previously was April 2020 which underscores the increased need as Iowans battle the economic effects of…
https://foodbankiowa.org/news/food-bank-iowa-distributes-record-amount-food-june/Food Bank of Iowa Distributes Record Amount of Food in April
In April 2020, Food Bank of Iowa distributed more food in one month than ever before in the organization’s history. The Food Bank expects numbers to continue to rise as Iowans battle the economic effects of COVID-19. Last month, Food…
https://foodbankiowa.org/news/food-bank-iowa-distributes-record-amount-food-april/Food Bank of Iowa Holds Drive-Thru Distribution Event Serving over 5,000 individuals
The Food Bank of Iowa helped with feeding thousands of Iowans Thursday during its drive-thru event at its Des Moines distribution center. This was the first of its kind at the Food Bank and was held to address the need…
https://foodbankiowa.org/news/food-bank-iowa-holds-drive-thru-distribution-event-serving-5000-individuals/Michelle Book’s Weekly COVID-19 Update: Week Seven
Hello, this is Michelle Book at Food Bank of Iowa. Thank you for continuing to follow my weekly conversation with Food Bank of Iowa supporters. To say the passionate hunger-fighting team at Food Bank of Iowa has been busy during…
https://foodbankiowa.org/news/ceo-michelle-books-weekly-covid-19-update-week-seven/Michelle Book’s Weekly COVID-19 Update: Week Six
Hello, this is Michelle Book at Food Bank of Iowa. I must start by saying thank you. Born and raised in rural Iowa, I know Iowans stand together — especially during times of crisis. So, I can’t say I am…
https://foodbankiowa.org/news/michelle-books-weekly-covid-19-update-week-six/Michelle Book’s Weekly COVID-19 Update: Week Five
With the avalanche of employment claims usurping that of The Great Depression, economic despair has become our second pandemic. Accordingly, we see the need for food assistance continue to expand as affects from layoffs and school closures ripple across our…
https://foodbankiowa.org/news/michelle-books-weekly-covid-19-update-3/Project Zume Des Moines, Iowa
Watch the video below of CEO Michelle Book announcing a new partnership with Food Bank of Iowa, Project Zume. If you live in the central nine counties of Iowa and need food assistance, please call…
https://foodbankiowa.org/news/project-zume/Food Bank of Iowa Partners with Church Network to Provide Food Assistance for Central Iowans
Food Bank of Iowa announced today a new partnership with faith-based community leaders working to help provide food to those suddenly struggling with hunger in response to the COVID-19 crisis. Project Zúme is a collaboration of churches, faith-based organizations and…
https://foodbankiowa.org/news/food-bank-iowa-partners-church-network-provide-food-assistance-central-iowans/Michelle Book’s Weekly COVID-19 Update: Week Four
With the avalanche of employment claims usurping that of The Great Depression, economic despair has become our second pandemic. Accordingly, we see the need for food assistance continue to expand as affects from layoffs and school closures ripple across our…
https://foodbankiowa.org/news/michelle-books-weekly-covid-19-update-2/