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You’re making holidays brighter
Kaitlyn's husband recently started a new job that seems to be a positive step for the whole family, but the transition has been difficult for the family's finances. That's why Kaitlyn is grateful she can visit a Food Bank of Iowa partner pantry. "It's a huge weight off my shoulders to be able to have food in the house," she said.
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Food Bank of Iowa golf event raises nearly $170,000 to fight childhood hunger
Drive Away Childhood Hunger, hosted by Talons Golf and presented by Nationwide, raised $169,588 to help Iowa kids facing food insecurity.
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Food Bank of Iowa CEO Michelle Book will retire at year’s end
CEO Michelle Book, who has transformed Food Bank of Iowa over the past nine years, will retire Dec. 31. The board of directors will launch a national search for Food Bank of Iowa's next leader.
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Prairie Meadows donates $115,000 to Food Bank of Iowa
Food Bank of Iowa has received grants totaling $115,000 from Prairie Meadows. A $25,000 Community Betterment Grant will help fight childhood hunger through support of Food Bank of Iowa pantries in Des Moines Public Schools. A $90,000 Legacy Grant will support a new mobile pantry unit in 2025.
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Food Bank of Iowa receives 6,000 pounds of food from Iowa State Fair vendors
Sixteen Iowa State Fair vendors have donated 6,000 pounds of surplus food to Food Bank of Iowa at the close of this year's fair.
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Susan Jones wins state fair casserole contest
Susan Jones of Winterset won first place in Food Bank of Iowa's fourth annual "Chopped" casserole competition, sponsored by Nationwide, on the final day of the 2024 Iowa State Fair.
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You ease neighbors’ worries
Like most parents, Melissa worries about her children. She and her husband work hard to ensure their four teenagers' needs are met. Thanks to friends like you, the couple has one less concern -- affording enough food for their family.
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Alyssa sets Albia school pantry up for success
Alyssa Harris works hard as a medical technician and secretary, but she's equally passionate about her work as volunteer food pantry coordinator at Albia Community Schools.
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You sparked Steven’s mission
Four years ago, Steven came to Food Bank of Iowa partner pantry Catholic Charities for help. Now, he's paying the kindness forward.
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Martha thanks you
Martha’s pride for her great-grandson is clear from the moment she brings him up. After adopting *Sam when he was…
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RFD-TV host, celebrity judges will participate in Food Bank of Iowa’s fourth annual state fair casserole contest
Kirbe Schnoor, host of RFD-TV's "FarmHer," will join Food Bank of Iowa CEO Michelle Book to emcee the food bank's fourth annual Iowa State Fair casserole contest Aug. 18.
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Food Bank of Iowa receives $25,000 grant from State Farm® for mobile food distribution
State Farm has provided a $25,000 grant to support mobile food distribution, helping Iowans to recover from recent tornadoes.
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