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Des Moines Performing Arts works to STOMP Out Hunger
When you purchase a virtual food drive bundle, you'll receive a $15 discount per ticket to opening night of STOMP on June 20 at the Des Moines Civic Center.
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Land O’Lakes donates 40,000 pounds of macaroni & cheese to Food Bank of Iowa
Land O'Lakes has donated more than 40,000 pounds of macaroni & cheese to Food Bank of Iowa.
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‘Map the Meal Gap’: Iowa’s hunger problem is worsening
Nearly 11% of Iowans and 15.4% of Iowa children face food insecurity, according to Feeding America's latest annual Map the Meal Gap study.
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Bringing hope to Ottumwa
The Lord’s Cupboard first opened its doors all the way back in 1966, but the need for food assistance has…
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Mauricio appreciates you
Mauricio, 24, is soft-spoken but the big smile spread across his face speaks louder than words. We met Mauricio on…
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You’re fueling Brecklyn’s summer
Five-year-old Brecklyn is a big fan of summer. Between building forts with her mom, Jessica, and long rides on her…
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New mother thanks you
“Coming to the pantry has definitely been a help for us,” said Alexis, the proud new mother of two-month-old Roknor. …
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Michelle Book will address 2024 Grand View graduates
Grand View University has announced Food Bank of Iowa CEO Michelle Book will deliver its commencement address May 6 at Wells Fargo Arena.
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EARTH DAY: Iowa food banks rescue more than 27 million pounds of food annually
This Earth Day, Food Bank of Iowa and its fellow Iowa Food Bank Association members recognize the importance of food rescue in addressing hunger and saving the environment.
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Have wagon, will travel
When volunteer Loryssa Rippey observed school pantry guests taking too little food to feed their families, she found a solution in her little red wagon.
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Sabrina shares thanks for you
Sabrina loves her job at a local restaurant and works hard to make sure her family’s every need is met…
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“Step out there,” Kathie encourages
During a 29-year teaching career, Kathie Mason became all too familiar with the signs of hunger in the children she…
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