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New records set for food assistance
New records have been set in the number of individuals and children served by Food Bank of Iowa and its partners.
https://foodbankiowa.org/news/new-records-set-for-food-assistance/Learn about food banking
Most people don't know the difference between a food bank and a food pantry, how a food bank works, or how pervasive food insecurity is here in Iowa. Learn more in this brief overview by Food Bank of Iowa CEO Michelle Book.
https://foodbankiowa.org/news/learn-more-about-food-bank-of-iowa/Cat is thankful for your help
Serving others has been Catherine’s life’s work. Cat, as her friends call her, has worked in some of the finest restaurants from Chicago to Miami to Seattle. Des Moines is where she calls home today, but health issues have closed…
https://foodbankiowa.org/news/cat-is-thankful-for-your-help/Volunteers share food and hope with neighbors
After retiring in 2017, Vicki and Richard decided to find a way to help within their own community. So they began volunteering at the food pantry at Murray Church of Christ. “We staff the pantry, help with the ordering and…
https://foodbankiowa.org/news/volunteers-share-food-and-hope-with-neighbors-facing-hunger/A place that feels like home
Jim has led a storied life with many interesting turns. He’s been a teacher, a Detroit assembly line worker, and even a professional musician. He’s what many of us would call a Renaissance man. Even in his retirement, he still…
https://foodbankiowa.org/news/a-place-that-feels-like-home/A lifeline for families like Alicia’s
Children are dear to the heart of longtime Norwalk resident Alicia, so working as a paraeducator in the special education classroom is fulfilling. Then came hip replacement surgery, which has sidelined her from work she loves…and means missed income, too. …
https://foodbankiowa.org/news/a-lifeline-for-families-like-alicias/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/Joint statement from Food Bank of Iowa, DMARC
Last month, the Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines and United Way of Central Iowa offered to provide support for a facilitated conversation between Food Bank of Iowa and Des Moines Area Religious Council regarding emergency food assistance efforts in…
https://foodbankiowa.org/news/joint-statement-from-fboi-dmarc/Food Bank of Iowa voted most influential nonprofit
Our team was honored to be recognized at the Jan. 5 “2023 Book of Lists” unveiling event, as Food Bank of Iowa was voted the metro’s most influential nonprofit organization by Des Moines Business Record readers. It’s wonderful to be…
https://foodbankiowa.org/news/food-bank-of-iowa-voted-most-influential-nonprofit/Officials announce potential path forward to serve West Des Moines, Polk County pantries
DES MOINES, Iowa – Food Bank of Iowa has extended an offer to resume partnership with the West Des Moines Human Services food pantry following conversations with West Des Moines Mayor Russ Trimble, CEO Michelle Book announced today. A…
https://foodbankiowa.org/news/officials-announce-potential-path-forward-to-serve-west-des-moines-polk-county-pantries/Food Bank of Iowa board addresses concern
Today, an increasing number of Iowans face food insecurity. Many are newly food insecure which is overwhelming and frightening. Food Bank of Iowa is committed to working with community-based partners to serve our neighbors. Food banking is complex. It is…
https://foodbankiowa.org/news/food-bank-of-iowa-board-addresses-community-concern/Another record month for food assistance
In October, the most recent report available, Food Bank of Iowa and its partners in 55 counties served a record 151,282 individuals. And a record number of those (67,395) were children. This trend has persisted since May of this year.
https://foodbankiowa.org/news/another-record-month-for-food-assistance/