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Martha thanks you
Martha’s pride for her great-grandson is clear from the moment she brings him up. After adopting *Sam when he was just seven months old, Martha does everything in her power to give him the best life possible. That’s why Martha…
https://foodbankiowa.org/news/martha-thanks-you/RFD-TV host, celebrity judges will participate in Food Bank of Iowa’s fourth annual state fair casserole contest
Kirbe Schnoor, host of RFD-TV's "FarmHer," will join Food Bank of Iowa CEO Michelle Book to emcee the food bank's fourth annual Iowa State Fair casserole contest Aug. 18.
https://foodbankiowa.org/news/rfd-tv-host-celebrity-judges-will-participate-in-food-bank-of-iowas-fourth-annual-state-fair-casserole-contest/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/