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You’re fueling strong futures
Stan planned ahead as best he could, but long-term health effects ended his beloved 30-year career at a local grocery store. Support from a Food Bank of Iowa partner pantry helps Stan and his family bridge the gaps in their limited budget.
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You help Vanessa fill the table
Nothing brings Vanessa joy like her family. She wants to give them "good, quality food," but it can be a balancing act to afford groceries and other necessities. That's why she's grateful for food access through her local Food Bank of Iowa partner pantry.
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John pays it forward
Despite health challenges, John continues to care for his community in retirement. He's grateful for friends like you, who help ensure he doesn't have to go without healthy food.
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Kathy lends a helping hand
Kathy loves the sense of community and purpose she finds in helping to end hunger in her own neighborhood. We're grateful for compassionate volunteers like her!
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As consumers scramble for eggs, Food Bank of Iowa receives a major donation from Michael Foods
With tight supply and high egg prices looming indefinitely, Food Bank of Iowa and the neighbors it serves have caught a lucky break -- thanks to a generous donation from Michael Foods.
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Support Double Up Food Bucks for better health
An investment in Double Up Food Bucks this legislative session would put more fresh fruits and vegetables on Iowa tables, writes Emily Shearer, Food Bank of Iowa's senior manager of food acquisition and advocacy.
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Food Bank of Iowa is No. 2 most influential nonprofit
For the second year in a row, Business Record readers voted Food Bank of Iowa No. 2 among the metro's most influential nonprofits.
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KCCI Giving Tuesday telethon raises nearly $440,000 for Food Bank of Iowa
KCCI-TV's fifth annual Food Bank of Iowa Hunger-Free Holidays telethon raised $439,829 from 539 supporters. That's 733,048 meals to help Iowans facing food insecurity.
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Veterans serving veterans
On the first Thursday of each month, a show of camaraderie and community support is on full display at Food Bank of Iowa's Ottumwa veteran mobile distribution.
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ClaimDOC shares time, talent and funds
ClaimDOC's involvement with Food Bank of Iowa is extensive, and ClaimDOC CEO Ben Krambeck says it all goes back to when he first heard about the extent of childhood food insecurity in his own community.
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You support hardworking Iowans
Randall works full-time but still finds it difficult to make ends meet. By visiting Catholic Charities Food Pantry, a Food Bank of Iowa partner, Randall receives meat and fresh produce to help stretch his limited food budget.
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You’re making holidays brighter
Kaitlyn's husband recently started a new job that seems to be a positive step for the whole family, but the transition has been difficult for the family's finances. That's why Kaitlyn is grateful she can visit a Food Bank of Iowa partner pantry. "It's a huge weight off my shoulders to be able to have food in the house," she said.
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