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,” says 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 Shares Thanks for You

“Coming to the pantry has definitely been a help for us,” says 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 says she has finally…

https://foodbankiowa.org/news/new-mother-shares-thanks-for-you/

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/

“Step out there,” Kathie encourages

During a 29-year teaching career, Kathie Mason became all too familiar with the signs of hunger in the children she saw each day. After retirement, she found a way to help not only children, but Iowans of all ages. Kathie…

https://foodbankiowa.org/news/volunteers-like-kathie/

You make food accessible for all

Every month, Linda calls 40 people in her apartment complex to remind them about their Friends with Food delivery. “It makes me feel good to be able to help out and be an advocate for my friends and neighbors,” says…

https://foodbankiowa.org/news/accessible-food-for-all/

Katelyn thanks you ‘110%’

Katelyn is a proud mother to three girls, ages 2, 6 and 7.  Her youngest daughter lives with spina bifida and requires special care — something Katelyn is grateful she can provide. She’s also grateful when her fiancé’s children, ages…

https://foodbankiowa.org/news/katelyn-thanks-you/