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Food Bank of Iowa Sets Food Distribution Record for the Third Time in 2020
Food Bank of Iowa distributed over 2.1 million pounds of food to Iowans in need in last month Food Bank…
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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…
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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…
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Summer 2020 Newsletter
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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.
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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.
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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Project Zume Des Moines, Iowa
Watch the video below of CEO Michelle Book announcing a new partnership with Food Bank…
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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…
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