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A Note From Our CEO
My world changed significantly on March 13th. I am pretty sure yours did as well. While I grieve the loss of what I loved about my life before COVID-19, I am mindful to celebrate the new opportunities provided by this…
https://foodbankiowa.org/news/a-note-from-our-ceo-10/Noah’s Birthday Food Drive
Making sense of COVID-19 and the resulting personal losses and disappointments are topics which have challenged us. Many parents are using the upheaval delivered by COVID-19 as an opportunity to help children learn about charity and the importance of reaching…
https://foodbankiowa.org/iowans-who-help/noahs-birthday-food-drive/T-Shirts For Totes
To minimize contact and promote social distancing, in-person pantry shopping experiences have migrated to grab & go prepacked food package distributions. As we mobilize to meet the increased need for food, we need bags to support this new, safe way…
https://foodbankiowa.org/iowans-weve-helped/t-shirts-totes/Summer 2020 Newsletter
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https://foodbankiowa.org/news/summer-2020-newsletter/Food Bank of Iowa Distributes Record Amount of Food in June
In June 2020, Food Bank of Iowa distributed more food in one month than ever before in the organization’s history. The highest distribution month previously was April 2020 which underscores the increased need as Iowans battle the economic effects of…
https://foodbankiowa.org/news/food-bank-iowa-distributes-record-amount-food-june/Food Bank of Iowa receives $35,000 grant from the Principal Charity Classic and Variety – the Children’s Charity
The Principal Charity Classic and Variety – the Children’s Charity today announced a $35,000 grant to the Food Bank of Iowa. The funding will help to fulfill the heightened need for food assistance within the state, as children…
https://foodbankiowa.org/organizations/food-bank-iowa-receives-35000-grant-principal-charity-classic-variety-childrens-charity/Iowa Corn Announces $25,000 Matching Grant to the Food Bank of Iowa
Iowa Corn has partnered with the Food Bank of Iowa to raise funds towards feeding and supporting Iowans. Iowa Corn will provide a matching grant up to $25,000 with a goal to raise at least $25,000 and then…
https://foodbankiowa.org/organizations/iowa-corn-announces-25000-matching-grant-food-bank-iowa/Farm Credit Services Commits $25,000 Matching Gift to Food Bank of Iowa
For organizations like Food Bank of Iowa, monthly donations are incredibly important to keep operations running—especially in challenging times like those created by COVID-19. To help multiply monthly giving, Farm Credit Services of America (FCSAmerica) has announced a $25,000…
https://foodbankiowa.org/organizations/farm-credit-services-commits-25000-matching-gift-food-bank-iowa/Food Bank of Iowa Distributes Record Amount of Food in April
In April 2020, Food Bank of Iowa distributed more food in one month than ever before in the organization’s history. The Food Bank expects numbers to continue to rise as Iowans battle the economic effects of COVID-19. Last month, Food…
https://foodbankiowa.org/news/food-bank-iowa-distributes-record-amount-food-april/Food Bank of Iowa received $100,000 from The Wellmark Foundation
The Wellmark Foundation announced it has provided a $100,000 grant to the Food Bank of Iowa resulting in the equivalent of 400,000 meals. The donation will help support the growing number of requests the Food Bank of Iowa is receiving…
https://foodbankiowa.org/organizations/food-bank-iowa-received-100000-wellmark-foundation/FMH Fundraises with Food Bank of Iowa to Feed Local Community
Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company of Iowa (FMH) has partnered with the Food Bank of Iowa to raise funds for its COVID-19 Relief Challenge. FMH is matching contributions for every dollar donated up to $100,000, with the goal of…
https://foodbankiowa.org/organizations/fmh-fundraises-food-bank-iowa-feed-local-community/Legacy Foundation Donates $15,000 to Food Bank of Iowa to Assist During COVID-19
Food Bank of Iowa announced today a $15,000 donation from the Legacy Foundation to assist with feeding food insecure Iowans in the Ottumwa area during the coronavirus pandemic, which has created more populations in need of additional support during…
https://foodbankiowa.org/organizations/legacy-foundation-donates-15000-food-bank-iowa-assist-covid-19/