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KCCI telethon raises $376,769 for Food Bank of Iowa’s Hunger-Free Holidays
KCCI-TV’s fourth-annual Food Bank of Iowa Hunger-Free Holidays telethon on Giving Tuesday raised $376,769 to help Iowans facing food insecurity.
https://foodbankiowa.org/news/kcci-telethon-raises-376769-for-food-bank-of-iowas-hunger-free-holidays/Join us for annual KCCI Hunger-Free Holidays telethon Nov. 28
KCCI is again partnering with Food Bank of Iowa with a daylong Hunger-Free Holidays telethon on Giving Tuesday, Nov. 28.
https://foodbankiowa.org/news/join-us-for-annual-kcci-hunger-free-holidays-telethon-nov-28/Download 2023 ‘Chopped’ cookbook
The NEW edition of our "Chopped -- Hot Dish" cookbook is live -- with this year's winning recipes from our Iowa State Fair competition. Try some new casseroles just in time for comfort food season. Chef's kiss to Nationwide for sponsoring this annual contest honoring Iowa cooks for their tastiest, budget-friendly recipes!
https://foodbankiowa.org/news/check-out-our-2023-chopped-cookbook/Sinclair Tractor anniversary event raises $600K to fight hunger
Thanks to the generosity of Sinclair Tractor employees, customers, suppliers and friends, the dealership's 25th anniversary raised $600,000 to support food banks serving thousands in three states -- including Food Bank of Iowa.
https://foodbankiowa.org/news/sinclair-tractor-anniversary-event-raises-600k-to-fight-hunger/Fareway, Iowa Farm Bureau donate 57,863 pounds of ground beef and turkey to Iowa food banks
Fareway Stores Inc. and Iowa Farm Bureau came together to help "Meat" the Need with a donation of lean, ground protein which will be shared across the state through the Iowa Food Bank Association.
https://foodbankiowa.org/news/fareway-iowa-farm-bureau-donate-57863-pounds-of-ground-beef-and-turkey-to-iowa-food-banks/Ed’s gift of fun
Ed Van Hemert can sum up his volunteer experience with Food Bank of Iowa in one word — fun! “I always have fun when I go volunteer,” says Ed. Of course, Ed also happens to get a lot done. He…
https://foodbankiowa.org/news/eds-gift-of-fun/You help during hard times
Charla is known in her community as “a worker,” which is why she was devastated to recently lose her job. She is grateful her partner is employed and her extended family of eight are all “pretty healthy,” but it is…
https://foodbankiowa.org/news/you-help-during-hard-times/You fuel families
Juan moved his entire family to Iowa for the promise of a new job. When that promise wasn’t met, friends like you stepped up to make sure his family has enough food on the table — and a supportive community. …
https://foodbankiowa.org/news/families-like-juans/You’re making holidays brighter
Kathy and her husband, Terry, are making this holiday season all about family — something you help make possible through your generous partnership. We met Kathy and her youngest son at Pella Community Food Shelf, a Food Bank of Iowa partner.
https://foodbankiowa.org/news/youre-making-holidays-brighter/A challenging season ahead
Food Bank of Iowa partner pantries served more than 191,000 individuals in 55 counties last month, an all-time high. The situation in Iowa mirrors a new USDA report which found millions more nationwide didn't have enough to eat in 2022, the largest one-year increase in 14 years.
https://foodbankiowa.org/news/a-challenging-season-ahead/Food Bank of Iowa receives superior food safety scores
Following rigorous audits, Food Bank of Iowa facilities in Des Moines and Ottumwa have received the highest possible rating from AIB International.
https://foodbankiowa.org/news/food-bank-of-iowa-receives-superior-food-safety-scores/John Deere Foundation awards $2 million to Food Bank of Iowa
The John Deere Foundation today announced a gift of $2 million to support Food Bank of Iowa's "Building Healthy Futures" capital campaign, funding the vital expansion of its Des Moines distribution center.
https://foodbankiowa.org/news/john-deere-foundation-awards-2-million-grant-to-food-bank-of-iowa/