Make a lasting impact by joining our Meal Makers monthly donation program. Your ongoing support of Food Bank of Iowa keeps our shelves stocked, our trucks on the road and food on the table for Iowans struggling with food insecurity.

DONATE monthly

Your Donation’s Impact

At Food Bank of Iowa, we stretch every dollar donated to provide meals for our neighbors facing hunger. A $20 donation will buy 40 pounds of food! Here are more ways monthly giving makes an impact:

  • $20/month: feeds one child through the BackPack Program™ for a year
  • $60/month: provides at least three meals a day, every day for a year
  • $75/month: helps cover deliveries to our 700 partner agencies
  • $84/month: inducts you into our Helping Hands Society


Our Helping Hands Society recognizes our most committed hunger fighters. These champions annually contribute $1,000 or more to support our vision of a hunger-free Iowa.

Meal Maker and Helping Hands Society Benefits

As a thank you for becoming a Meal Maker, you’ll enjoy:

  • Insider updates and newsletters to keep you in-the-know
  • Priority invitations for special events and volunteer opportunities
  • Annual statements in January for easy tax preparation
  • Convenient automatic monthly donations to support our mission year-round


Helping Hands Society members receive Meal Makers perks plus:

  • End-of-year impact report that shares how your gifts are making a difference
  • Invitation to one of our Up Close and Personal gatherings
    • In-person and virtual options throughout the year
    • Meet other supporters and our passionate, hunger-fighting team
    • Behind-the-scenes VIP tours
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Become a Meal Makers Monthly Donor Today

Online Donation

Become a Meal Maker today by using the form below and selecting “monthly donation.” We accept credit cards, debit cards and automatic bank payments.*

DONATE monthly

Mailed Donation

You can also send a check monthly to Food Bank of Iowa, PO Box 1517, Des Moines, IA 50305. Please indicate “monthly donation” on your check.

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Double Your Gift

Matching gifts are a great way to double your impact. Use the tool below or contact your employer to see if they match donations to Food Bank of Iowa.

You can send your employer’s matching gift form or other necessary verification to give@foodbankiowa.org. Our team will complete and return it quickly so your impact can be doubled.

Match Your Gift

Questions or Changes to Monthly Giving

You can change your donation amount by logging in to your donation account. Still have questions? Email us at give@foodbankiowa.org or call 515-564-0330.

*There will be two small deposits made to your bank account from WePay. Then you will receive an e-mail from “Giveffect via WePay” to confirm these deposits and establish your ACH payment.