News
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/Mauricio appreciates you
Mauricio, 24, is soft-spoken but the big smile spread across his face speaks louder than words. We met Mauricio on his first visit to the Creston Area Food Pantry, a Food Bank of Iowa partner, where he was picking up…
https://foodbankiowa.org/news/mauricio-appreciates-you/You’re fueling Brecklyn’s summer
Five-year-old Brecklyn is a big fan of summer. Between building forts with her mom, Jessica, and long rides on her bicycle, there’s rarely a lack of fun things to do. Thanks to friends like you, Brecklyn and her big brother…
https://foodbankiowa.org/news/youre-fueling-brecklyns-summer/New mother thanks you
“Coming to the pantry has definitely been a help for us,” said Alexis, the proud new mother of two-month-old Roknor. Alexis had a difficult delivery with her son. She hemorrhaged, needed transfusions and battled infection. She has finally recovered, but…
https://foodbankiowa.org/news/new-mother-shares-thanks-for-you/Michelle Book will address 2024 Grand View graduates
Grand View University has announced Food Bank of Iowa CEO Michelle Book will deliver its commencement address May 6 at Wells Fargo Arena.
https://foodbankiowa.org/news/michelle-book-will-address-2024-grand-view-graduates/EARTH DAY: Iowa food banks rescue more than 27 million pounds of food annually
This Earth Day, Food Bank of Iowa and its fellow Iowa Food Bank Association members recognize the importance of food rescue in addressing hunger and saving the environment.
https://foodbankiowa.org/news/earth-day-iowa-food-banks-rescue-more-than-27-million-pounds-of-food-annually/Have wagon, will travel
When volunteer Loryssa Rippey observed school pantry guests taking too little food to feed their families, she found a solution in her little red wagon.
https://foodbankiowa.org/news/have-wagon-will-travel/Sabrina shares thanks for you
Sabrina loves her job at a local restaurant and works hard to make sure her family’s every need is met — including plenty of nutritious food. Recently, she moved her dad into her family’s home to provide him extra care. Unfortunately,…
https://foodbankiowa.org/news/sabrina-shares-thanks-for-you/