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

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…

https://foodbankiowa.org/news/michelle-books-weekly-covid-19-update-3/

Volunteer Appreciation Video

Thank you to our dedicated volunteers for their incredible outpouring of support as we tackle food insecurity together. It would not be possible without you. We are stronger because of you. Check out our appreciation video below!…

https://foodbankiowa.org/iowans-who-help/volunteer-appreciation/

Project Zume Des Moines, Iowa

Watch the video below of CEO Michelle Book announcing a new partnership with Food Bank of Iowa, Project Zume. If you live in the central nine counties of Iowa and need food assistance, please call…

https://foodbankiowa.org/news/project-zume/

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…

https://foodbankiowa.org/news/michelle-books-weekly-covid-19-update-2/

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…

https://foodbankiowa.org/news/a-note-from-our-ceo-9/

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…

https://foodbankiowa.org/organizations/john-deere-sponsors-meal-kit-pack/