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Food Bank of Iowa receives 6,000 pounds of food from Iowa State Fair vendors
Sixteen Iowa State Fair vendors have donated 6,000 pounds of surplus food to Food Bank of Iowa at the close of this year's fair.
https://foodbankiowa.org/news/food-bank-of-iowa-receives-6000-pounds-of-food-from-iowa-state-fair-vendors/Susan Jones wins state fair casserole contest
Susan Jones of Winterset won first place in Food Bank of Iowa's fourth annual "Chopped" casserole competition, sponsored by Nationwide, on the final day of the 2024 Iowa State Fair.
https://foodbankiowa.org/news/susan-jones-wins-state-fair-casserole-contest/You ease neighbors’ worries
Like most parents, Melissa worries about her children. She and her husband work hard to ensure their four teenagers' needs are met. Thanks to friends like you, the couple has one less concern -- affording enough food for their family.
https://foodbankiowa.org/news/you-ease-neighbors-worries/Alyssa sets Albia school pantry up for success
Alyssa Harris works hard as a medical technician and secretary, but she's equally passionate about her work as volunteer food pantry coordinator at Albia Community Schools.
https://foodbankiowa.org/news/alyssa-sets-albia-school-pantry-up-for-success/You sparked Steven’s mission
Four years ago, Steven came to Food Bank of Iowa partner pantry Catholic Charities for help. Now, he's paying the kindness forward.
https://foodbankiowa.org/news/you-sparked-stevens-mission/Martha thanks you
Martha’s pride for her great-grandson is clear from the moment she brings him up. After adopting *Sam when he was just seven months old, Martha does everything in her power to give him the best life possible. That’s why Martha…
https://foodbankiowa.org/news/martha-thanks-you/RFD-TV host, celebrity judges will participate in Food Bank of Iowa’s fourth annual state fair casserole contest
Kirbe Schnoor, host of RFD-TV's "FarmHer," will join Food Bank of Iowa CEO Michelle Book to emcee the food bank's fourth annual Iowa State Fair casserole contest Aug. 18.
https://foodbankiowa.org/news/rfd-tv-host-celebrity-judges-will-participate-in-food-bank-of-iowas-fourth-annual-state-fair-casserole-contest/Food Bank of Iowa receives $25,000 grant from State Farm® for mobile food distribution
State Farm has provided a $25,000 grant to support mobile food distribution, helping Iowans to recover from recent tornadoes.
https://foodbankiowa.org/news/food-bank-of-iowa-receives-25000-grant-from-state-farm-for-mobile-food-distribution/Des Moines Performing Arts works to STOMP Out Hunger
When you purchase a virtual food drive bundle, you'll receive a $15 discount per ticket to opening night of STOMP on June 20 at the Des Moines Civic Center.
https://foodbankiowa.org/news/des-moines-performing-arts-works-to-stomp-out-hunger/Land O’Lakes donates 40,000 pounds of macaroni & cheese to Food Bank of Iowa
Land O'Lakes has donated more than 40,000 pounds of macaroni & cheese to Food Bank of Iowa.
https://foodbankiowa.org/news/land-olakes-donates-40000-pounds-of-mac-cheese-to-food-bank-of-iowa/‘Map the Meal Gap’: Iowa’s hunger problem is worsening
Nearly 11% of Iowans and 15.4% of Iowa children face food insecurity, according to Feeding America's latest annual Map the Meal Gap study.
https://foodbankiowa.org/news/map-the-meal-gap-iowas-hunger-problem-is-growing-worse/Bringing hope to Ottumwa
The Lord’s Cupboard first opened its doors all the way back in 1966, but the need for food assistance has continued to grow in the community. “We’re seeing that in the number of people we serve each month,” said Virginia…
https://foodbankiowa.org/news/bringing-hope-to-ottumwa/