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Kathy says volunteering ‘is what I love’
Since she started volunteering at The Helping Hand of Warren County, a Food Bank of Iowa partner, Kathy has donated 78 Tuesdays and counting to hunger relief.
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Healthy meals for Dakotah’s family
Soon, Dakotah, her partner and her three children will welcome a new member of the family.
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You nourish Jodi’s caring heart
When Jodi visits her son and grandson, preparing a meal is one way she says, “I love you.” “The way [my family] showed affection was through food. If I cook for you...I’m doing it because I care about you,” she explained.
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One-Dish Wonders cookbook free to download
Just in time for comfort food season, download our updated cookbook with the winning recipes from our state fair competition, sponsored by Nationwide.
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Perkins turns punts into powerful change
Senior Cyclone punter Tyler Perkins is donating $2 for every yard he averages in a game this season to Food Bank of Iowa. Story Construction and First National Bank in Ames are matching those donations.
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Meet our summer match sponsor
Farmers Mutual Hail has generously sponsored our summer match for five years running -- donating more than $300,000 since 2020.
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Spotlight on Summit/BEYOND food pantry
Associate Principal Erin Van Dorin's hospitality background led her to a new calling -- special education. She coordinates a Food Bank of Iowa school pantry at Summit and BEYOND in Ankeny.
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Ashley’s heartfelt ‘thank you’
Ashley is the sole provider for her family, and setting a good example for her two children is her top priority. Most recently, the lesson she's taught is "always keep trying."
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State fair food rescue: the gift that keeps on giving
Ten Iowa State Fair vendors have donated nearly 6,000 pounds of surplus food to Food Bank of Iowa at the close of this year’s fair. That's in addition to thousands of pounds donated by fairgoers on the last day of the fair, which will be sorted and weighed in the coming days.
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Maggie Stalzer wins One-Dish Wonders contest
The third time entering was the charm for Maggie Stalzer of Haverhill, who won first place in Food Bank of Iowa's "Chopped -- One-Dish Wonders" cooking contest, sponsored by Nationwide, on the final day of the Iowa State Fair.
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Nationwide, Food Bank of Iowa serve up fifth annual state fair contest
Lou Sipolt Jr., host of Local 5's "Iowa Live," will join Food Bank of Iowa and Nationwide to emcee the fifth annual "Chopped -- One-Dish Wonders" competition at the Iowa State Fair on Aug. 17.
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Big, Beautiful Bill would be devastating for hunger relief
The One Big, Beautiful Bill Act could slash billions in federal dollars from SNAP and eliminate 9.5 billion meals per year. Food banks can't begin to meet the crushing need the bill would create, and states are in no position to absorb millions in cost-sharing, Food Bank of Iowa CEO Tami Nielsen writes.
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