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May 29, 2024

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.

May 14, 2024

‘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.

May 2, 2024

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…

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May 2, 2024

Mauricio appreciates you

Mauricio, 24, is soft-spoken but the big smile spread across his face speaks louder than words. We met Mauricio on…

May 2, 2024

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…

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May 2, 2024

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. …

April 24, 2024

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.

Food rescue received by Catholic Charities

April 22, 2024

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.

Loryssa Rippey volunteers at King Elementary School

February 23, 2024

Have wagon, will travel

When volunteer Loryssa Rippey observed school pantry guests taking too little food to feed their families, she found a solution in her little red wagon.