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A challenging season ahead
Food Bank of Iowa partner pantries served more than 191,000 individuals in 55 counties last month, an all-time high. The situation in Iowa mirrors a new USDA report which found millions more nationwide didn't have enough to eat in 2022, the largest one-year increase in 14 years.
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Food Bank of Iowa receives superior food safety scores
Following rigorous audits, Food Bank of Iowa facilities in Des Moines and Ottumwa have received the highest possible rating from AIB International.
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John Deere Foundation awards $2 million to Food Bank of Iowa
The John Deere Foundation today announced a gift of $2 million to support Food Bank of Iowa's "Building Healthy Futures" capital campaign, funding the vital expansion of its Des Moines distribution center.
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Food Bank of Iowa receives $472,900 in first installment from Hy-Vee’s 100 Million Meals Challenge
Hy-Vee's 100 Million Meals Challenge is already helping 18 Feeding America food banks -- including Food Bank of Iowa -- alleviate hunger and feed thousands.
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You give neighbors hope
Stephen is a hardworking father who does everything in his power to provide for his two sons, ages 12 and…
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Geri Galliart’s generations of service
Geri Galliart was there when the Pella Community Food Shelf first started and she’s still there today lending a hand…
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You’re fueling our future!
Becket, Bella and Elijah are about to start a new school year, and a community of support is going with…
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Thank you for strengthening Tony’s family
Tony’s priorities as a father and grandfather are clear — provide for his family and spend quality time with them.
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More than 12,000 pounds of leftover food rescued from Iowa State Fair
Sixteen Iowa State Fair vendors have donated more than 12,000 pounds of unused food to Food Bank of Iowa at the close of this year's fair.
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DeeDee Kennedy wins state fair casserole contest
DeeDee Kennedy of Des Moines won first place in Food Bank of Iowa's "Chopped -- Hot Dish Edition" casserole competition, sponsored by Nationwide, on the final day of the 2023 Iowa State Fair. She is generously donating her winnings to Food Bank of Iowa.
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School pantries support families, help fill hunger gap
Food Bank of Iowa CEO Michelle Book shares the valuable support school pantries provide as students head back to class this fall.
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Food Bank of Iowa serves record number in FY2023
Food Bank of Iowa ended fiscal year 2023 breaking every record in its 41-year history. Among the 55 counties it serves, Food Bank of Iowa distributed 21 million pounds of food, or the equivalent of 17.5 million meals.
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