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December 9, 2022

Another record month for food assistance

In October, the most recent report available, Food Bank of Iowa and its partners in 55 counties served a record…

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December 7, 2022

Try winning recipes in our new ‘Chopped — Hot Dish Edition’ state fair cookbook

Download the updated “Chopped — Hot Dish Edition” cookbook with all the winning recipes from our casserole competition at…

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Hunger-Free Holidays 2022
November 30, 2022

KCCI telethon raises $436,832 for Hunger-Free Holidays

Des Moines, Iowa (Nov. 30, 2022) – KCCI-TV’s third-annual Food Bank of Iowa Hunger-Free Holidays telethon on Giving Tuesday raised…

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November 8, 2022

Thankful for healthy food on the table

Bob gives a thumbs up to express his thanks for help with the nutritious food he needs. With record inflation,…

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November 8, 2022

Volunteers give and receive through service

VIP volunteers like Sable enjoy sorting, packing and labeling food. Among our valued partners is Link Associates, which provides Food…

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November 8, 2022

You’re fueling Arya’s dreams

Having access to nutritious food is deeply appreciated by neighbors like Arya. New to the Marshalltown area, 22-year-old Arya is…

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November 8, 2022

Thank you for making the holidays bright

Hayzel with her children, Jovann – 11, Ezra – 8, Cynthia – 6, and Avellana – 3, at Norwalk Area…

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November 1, 2022

Food Bank of Iowa receives $15,000 grant from Variety – the Children’s Charity

Des Moines, Iowa — Food Bank of Iowa has received a $15,000 grant from Variety – the Children’s Charity…

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Michelle Book accepts check on behalf of Dennis Albaugh family and Albaugh LLC
October 27, 2022

$2 million Albaugh gift to support Food Bank of Iowa expansion

Food Bank of Iowa CEO Michelle Book gratefully accepts Albaugh LLC’s $2 million gift on Oct. 27, 2022. Des Moines,…

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September 9, 2022

Food insecurity continues to rise; records broken again

DES MOINES, Iowa — For the third month in a row, Food Bank of Iowa and its 700 partners have…

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A woman and her mother pose in front of much-needed groceries they received from a Food Bank of Iowa partner pantry.
September 1, 2022

Thank you for strengthening Stacy’s family

Stacy and her mother, Lana, are grateful for assistance from a Food Bank of Iowa partner pantry. Stacy is a…

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Winner of Food Bank of Iowa's 2022 Chopped casserole contest at Iowa State Fair with judges
September 1, 2022

Holly Houg wins state fair casserole contest

“Chopped — Hot Dish Edition” first-place winner Holly Houg of Urbandale (center, wearing teal t-shirt) poses with the judges. Pictured…

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