Michelle Book’s Weekly COVID-19 Update: Week Four

With the avalanche of employment claims usurping that of The Great Depression, economic despair has become our second pandemic. Accordingly, we see the need for food assistance continue to expand as affects from layoffs and school closures ripple across our…

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Virtual Food Drive

Organizations are “ditching the cans,” and hosting virtual food drives in lieu of traditional canned food donation events. Forget the heavy lifting. Food Bank of Iowa makes it easy and accessible for your organization to add to our food inventory without a trip…

https://foodbankiowa.org/news/virtual-food-drive/

A Note From Our CEO

Dear Friends, As I type this, I am also celebrating my birthday. I love birthdays. Every year of life is a gift and worthy of a slice of cake and a few candles. But cake and candles don’t come free of charge. At…

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John Deere Sponsors Meal Kit Pack

Both John Deere and Food Bank of Iowa embrace commitment as a core value. John Deere consistently shows up with volunteers and financial support to make a difference where they have customers and employees. Their service to our community is no exception. Helping Iowans…

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Michelle Book’s Weekly COVID-19 Update: Week Three

If you’re like me, yesterday’s unemployment filings report added another lightning bolt of reality. We are facing a steep/uphill climb as our fight against COVID-19 continues, and our economy shrinks. Fear is all around us as more and more people…

https://foodbankiowa.org/news/michelle-books-weekly-covid-19-update/

COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Advisory

See what individuals and groups are doing to support Food Bank of Iowa’s COVID-19 relief efforts. Food Bank of Iowa operations are continuing uninterrupted as the need grows. Our top priority remains to ensure that our most vulnerable neighbors…

https://foodbankiowa.org/news/covid-19-coronavirus-advisory/

Food Bank of Iowa will continue normal operations ensuring safe access to nutrition and resources for Iowa’s most vulnerable

Food Bank of Iowa announced today that operations are continuing uninterrupted as need grows amid concerns surrounding COVID-19. In coordination with Feeding America, Food Bank of Iowa is actively monitoring developments related to COVID-19. The organization is taking proactive…

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