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Neighbors like Deb are thankful for you
When she’s not working as a heavy equipment operator, Deb enjoys a full life of camping and spending time with her 11 grandsons ages 6 months to 16 years. But high prices have pushed her to the point where there’s…
https://foodbankiowa.org/news/neighbors-like-deb-are-thankful-for-you/Thank you for helping to bridge the hunger gap
Lisa shops for her family at Hawkeye Harvest, a Food Bank of Iowa partner in Mason City. As the mother of three active girls ages 2, 6 and 8, Lisa juggles a lot to care for her family. Her…
https://foodbankiowa.org/news/thank-you-for-helping-bridge-this-familys-hunger-gap/State fair vendors donate meat, produce, more to Food Bank of Iowa
DES MOINES, Iowa — Twelve Iowa State Fair vendors have donated 7,300 pounds of unused food to Food Bank of Iowa at the close of this year’s fair. Among the food collected by FBOI staff and volunteers on Aug. 22:…
https://foodbankiowa.org/news/state-fair-vendors-donate-meat-produce-more-to-food-bank-of-iowa/Food Bank of Iowa, partners to invest in communities of color
Izaah Knox, Urban Dreams; Michelle Book, Food Bank of Iowa; Sharon Krause, In Harmony Farm DES MOINES, Iowa — Food Bank of Iowa and two metro partners have received $500,000 in grant funding through Feeding America’s Food Security Equity Impact…
https://foodbankiowa.org/news/food-bank-of-iowa-partners-to-invest-in-communities-of-color/Food Bank of Iowa expands to meet growing need
Des Moines, Iowa (Aug. 9, 2022) — Food Bank of Iowa officials today announced a 30,000-square-foot addition to the organization’s Des Moines distribution center. The expansion will nearly double food storage capacity, allowing Food Bank of Iowa to accept…
https://foodbankiowa.org/news/food-bank-of-iowa-expands-to-meet-growing-need/Record number seek food assistance
Des Moines, Iowa — In May, Food Bank of Iowa partners served the highest number of individuals in the organization’s 40-year history, CEO Michelle Book announced today. Jeremy Reha transports pallets of milk to the cooler at Food Bank of…
https://foodbankiowa.org/news/record-number-seek-food-assistance/‘Is It Cake?’ winner to emcee Food Bank of Iowa’s state fair cooking competition; entry deadline July 1
DES MOINES, Iowa – Des Moines native and Sugar Freakshow bakery owner Andrew Fuller will join Food Bank of Iowa CEO Michelle Book to host the food bank’s second annual casserole competition at the Iowa State Fair Aug. 21. Fuller…
https://foodbankiowa.org/news/is-it-cake-winner-to-emcee-food-bank-of-iowas-state-fair-cooking-competition-entry-deadline-july-1/Entry deadline approaching for ‘Chopped – Hot Dish Edition’
Food Bank of Iowa is proud to once again partner with the Iowa State Fair and Nationwide for “Food Bank of Iowa Chopped – Hot Dish Edition.” It’s the second big year for this casserole competition, which challenges…
https://foodbankiowa.org/news/entry-deadline-for-chopped-hot-dish-edition-coming-soon/Shamar shares gratitude
Shamar has been part of our community her whole life, so she was very familiar with Food Bank of Iowa partner agency Urban Dreams. She’s passionate about teens, kids and being a role model, so getting involved with Urban…
https://foodbankiowa.org/news/shamar-shares-her-gratitude/Food Bank of Iowa recognized for exceptional work by Feeding America
Food Bank of Iowa was recognized at Feeding America's annual conference for its exceptional work in seeking new partnerships, particularly in Latino, African and Asian immigrant communities.
https://foodbankiowa.org/news/feeding-america-recognizes-food-bank-of-iowa-as-outstanding-network-member/Guadalupe stands next to Knock and Drop Iowa’s “No child should go to bed hungry” sign.
Guadalupe lives with and cares for her mom. She supports her as best she can, but it’s been tough these past few years. Like many other hardworking Iowans, Guadalupe’s job has been on and off because of the pandemic. Too…
https://foodbankiowa.org/news/guadalupe-stands-next-to-knock-and-drop-iowas-no-child-should-go-to-bed-hungry-sign/Try Food Bank of Iowa’s new digital cookbook
Click to download our “Food Bank of Iowa Chopped – Hot Dish Edition” cookbook, sponsored and designed by Nationwide. This cookbook is filled with delicious, easy, award-winning recipes from our 2021 casserole competition at the Iowa State Fair. Olivia…
https://foodbankiowa.org/news/check-out-food-bank-of-iowas-new-digital-cookbook/