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Tyson Foods helps Food Bank of Iowa staff with professional development
I was fortunate to recently attend the “Principles & Techniques of Fundraising” course through the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. The course was four full days in Chicago. During the week, I learned practical skills designed to help…
https://foodbankiowa.org/iowans-who-help/tyson-foods-helps-food-bank-iowa-staff-professional-development/Food Bank of Iowa receives $35,000 grant from Variety to support childhood hunger programs
Des Moines, IA, October 2, 2018 – Food Bank of Iowa has received a $35,000 grant from Variety – the Children’s Charity to support the BackPack ProgramTM and School Pantry Program. The grant will help provide food to…
https://foodbankiowa.org/organizations/food-bank-iowa-receives-35000-grant-variety-support-childhood-hunger-programs/Food Bank of Iowa cuts the ribbon on its newly renovated Des Moines distribution center
Food Bank of Iowa unveiled its newly renovated Des Moines distribution center on Monday, September 17, 2018, at a special event celebrating the culmination of the Fighting Hunger, Feeding Hope campaign. Des Moines Mayor Frank Cownie and Food Bank of…
https://foodbankiowa.org/news/food-bank-iowa-cuts-ribbon-newly-renovated-des-moines-distribution-center/Volunteer Spotlight: David Kline
David Kline serves an important volunteer role with the Food Bank of Iowa: food rescue driver. Twice a week, David uses the Food Bank of Iowa’s cargo van to pick up rescued food and bring it to the Food Bank…
https://foodbankiowa.org/iowans-who-help/volunteer-spotlight-david-kline/Food Bank of Iowa unveils new Wellmark Foundation Volunteer Center
$500,000 grant from The Wellmark Foundation completes volunteer center renovation DES MOINES, Iowa (Sept. 5, 2018) — The Wellmark Foundation announced today a $500,000 grant to the Food Bank of Iowa. This grant will complete the renovation of the volunteer…
https://foodbankiowa.org/organizations/food-bank-iowa-unveils-new-wellmark-foundation-volunteer-center/Great American Milk Drive provides nearly 40,000 gallons of milk to Food Bank of Iowa
Des Moines, IA, August 28, 2018 – The Great American Milk Drive kicked off an incredible donation to Food Bank of Iowa today, providing more than 750 gallons of milk for Iowans in need. Over the next year, the Food…
https://foodbankiowa.org/organizations/great-american-milk-drive-provides-nearly-40000-gallons-milk-food-bank-iowa/Core Crew
An organization like Food Bank of Iowa cannot function at its best without volunteers. By helping with everything from food sorts to office filing, volunteers allow us to extend our staff. In fact, volunteer time is valued at $24.14 per…
https://foodbankiowa.org/iowans-who-help/core-crew/Food Bank of Iowa opens first on-site food pantry
Des Moines, IA, March 15, 2018 – Food Bank of Iowa has opened its first-ever on-site food pantry. The new pantry, called Karen’s Cupboard, is designed to provide food directly to food insecure Iowans, especially those living in the vicinity…
https://foodbankiowa.org/news/food-bank-iowa-opens-first-site-food-pantry/Wells Fargo commits $100,000 to Food Bank of Iowa renovation campaign
Des Moines, IA, December 12, 2017 – Wells Fargo has committed a $100,000 donation to help Food Bank of Iowa complete a renovation of its Des Moines distribution center. The donation coincides with a nationwide food drive being conducted at…
https://foodbankiowa.org/organizations/wells-fargo-commits-100000-food-bank-iowa-renovation-campaign/Iowa Law Enforcement Agencies Team Up to Fight Hunger
Des Moines, IA, November 20, 2017 – Iowa law enforcement agencies have teamed up to fight hunger with the third annual Arresting Hunger campaign. Earlier this morning, the Department of Public Safety (DPS) and Des Moines Police Department (DMPD) gathered…
https://foodbankiowa.org/organizations/iowa-law-enforcement-agencies-team-fight-hunger/Fall 2017 Newsletter
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https://foodbankiowa.org/news/fall-2017-newsletter/Food Bank of Southern Iowa to merge with Food Bank of Iowa
DES MOINES, Iowa – Food Bank of Southern Iowa, based in Ottumwa, will merge with Food Bank of Iowa, based in Des Moines. The two food banks entered into an agreement of mutual understanding to complete the merger during 2018.
https://foodbankiowa.org/news/food-bank-southern-iowa-merge-food-bank-iowa/