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Nash Roe to co-host Food Bank of Iowa’s state fair casserole contest
Teen baking entrepreneur Nash Roe will co-host Food Bank of Iowa's third annual casserole competition at the Iowa State Fair Aug. 20.
https://foodbankiowa.org/news/nash-roe-to-co-host-food-bank-of-iowas-state-fair-casserole-contest/Food Bank of Iowa, DMARC commit to work together, share path forward
The Des Moines Area Religious Council (DMARC) and Food Bank of Iowa (FBOI) today announced plans for a new food rescue partnership and coordinated distribution standards to assist Polk County neighbors facing food insecurity.
https://foodbankiowa.org/news/food-bank-of-iowa-dmarc-commit-to-work-together-share-path-forward/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 the 2022 Iowa State Fair. In addition to NEW recipes you’ll also find food preservation methods and basic cooking instructions…
https://foodbankiowa.org/news/try-winning-recipes-in-our-new-chopped-hot-dish-edition-state-fair-cookbook/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 $436,832 to help Iowans facing food insecurity. That translates to more than one million meals. Donations will continue to be…
https://foodbankiowa.org/news/kcci-telethon-raises-436832-for-hunger-free-holidays/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 Bank of Iowa with a steady stream of committed volunteers. “Link Associates works with individuals with disabilities, and the Volunteer…
https://foodbankiowa.org/news/volunteers-give-and-receive-through-service/$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, Iowa (Oct. 27, 2022) — Ankeny-based Albaugh LLC today provided a gift of $2 million to support Food Bank…
https://foodbankiowa.org/news/2-million-albaugh-gift-to-support-food-bank-of-iowa-expansion/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 (left to right) are Food Bank of Iowa CEO Michelle Book, Eric Hanson, KCCI-TV; Brad Liggett, Nationwide; Houg; Marji Guyler-Alaniz,…
https://foodbankiowa.org/news/holly-houg-wins-state-fair-casserole-contest/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/Food Bank of Iowa receives egg-stra special donation from Iowa Egg Council, Fareway
Des Moines, Iowa (Jan. 19, 2022) — The Iowa Egg Council, in partnership with Fareway, recently conducted a buy two dozen, give one dozen promotion during the holiday season. The 6th annual campaign aimed to provide eggs, a wholesome…
https://foodbankiowa.org/organizations/food-bank-of-iowa-receives-egg-stra-special-donation-from-iowa-egg-council-fareway/Alliant Energy Foundation Impact Grant supports new Centerville mobile pantry
Des Moines, Iowa (Oct. 11, 2021) — Food Bank of Iowa has received an Alliant Energy Foundation Impact Grant to launch a mobile food pantry in Centerville. The $20,000 grant means that people struggling with hunger in Appanoose County…
https://foodbankiowa.org/organizations/alliant-energy-foundation-impact-grant-supports-new-centerville-mobile-pantry/