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Neighbors like Deb are thankful for you
When she’s not working as a heavy equipment operator, Deb enjoys a full life of camping and spending time with her 11 grandsons ages 6 months to 16 years. But high prices have pushed her to the point where there’s…
https://foodbankiowa.org/news/neighbors-like-deb-are-thankful-for-you/Thank you for helping to bridge the hunger gap
Lisa shops for her family at Hawkeye Harvest, a Food Bank of Iowa partner in Mason City. As the mother of three active girls ages 2, 6 and 8, Lisa juggles a lot to care for her family. Her…
https://foodbankiowa.org/news/thank-you-for-helping-bridge-this-familys-hunger-gap/State fair vendors donate meat, produce, more to Food Bank of Iowa
DES MOINES, Iowa — Twelve Iowa State Fair vendors have donated 7,300 pounds of unused food to Food Bank of Iowa at the close of this year’s fair. Among the food collected by FBOI staff and volunteers on Aug. 22:…
https://foodbankiowa.org/news/state-fair-vendors-donate-meat-produce-more-to-food-bank-of-iowa/Food Bank of Iowa, partners to invest in communities of color
Izaah Knox, Urban Dreams; Michelle Book, Food Bank of Iowa; Sharon Krause, In Harmony Farm DES MOINES, Iowa — Food Bank of Iowa and two metro partners have received $500,000 in grant funding through Feeding America’s Food Security Equity Impact…
https://foodbankiowa.org/news/food-bank-of-iowa-partners-to-invest-in-communities-of-color/Food Bank of Iowa expands to meet growing need
Des Moines, Iowa (Aug. 9, 2022) — Food Bank of Iowa officials today announced a 30,000-square-foot addition to the organization’s Des Moines distribution center. The expansion will increase food storage capacity by 50%, allowing Food Bank of Iowa to…
https://foodbankiowa.org/news/food-bank-of-iowa-expands-to-meet-growing-need/Record number seek food assistance
Des Moines, Iowa — In May, Food Bank of Iowa partners served the highest number of individuals in the organization’s 40-year history, CEO Michelle Book announced today. Jeremy Reha transports pallets of milk to the cooler at Food Bank of…
https://foodbankiowa.org/news/record-number-seek-food-assistance/‘Is It Cake?’ winner to emcee Food Bank of Iowa’s state fair cooking competition; entry deadline July 1
DES MOINES, Iowa – Des Moines native and Sugar Freakshow bakery owner Andrew Fuller will join Food Bank of Iowa CEO Michelle Book to host the food bank’s second annual casserole competition at the Iowa State Fair Aug. 21. Fuller…
https://foodbankiowa.org/news/is-it-cake-winner-to-emcee-food-bank-of-iowas-state-fair-cooking-competition-entry-deadline-july-1/Entry deadline approaching for ‘Chopped – Hot Dish Edition’
Food Bank of Iowa is proud to once again partner with the Iowa State Fair and Nationwide for “Food Bank of Iowa Chopped – Hot Dish Edition.” It’s the second big year for this casserole competition, which challenges…
https://foodbankiowa.org/news/entry-deadline-for-chopped-hot-dish-edition-coming-soon/Shamar shares gratitude
Shamar has been part of our community her whole life, so she was very familiar with Food Bank of Iowa partner agency Urban Dreams. She’s passionate about teens, kids and being a role model, so getting involved with Urban…
https://foodbankiowa.org/news/shamar-shares-her-gratitude/Neighbors living on fixed incomes are thankful for YOU
David proudly served as a Marine until 1986. He has two adult children – it’s just David at home these days. He likes to hunt and fish when he can, but he has a bad back, which has kept him…
https://foodbankiowa.org/iowans-weve-helped/neighbors-with-fixed-incomes-are-thankful-for-you/You’re making a difference for Clarissa’s family
Clarissa loves to cook. One of her favorite activities is getting creative in the kitchen. Her two kids enjoy simple meals a lot more when they’re fun. Just the other day, she made rainbow mac and cheese with food coloring,…
https://foodbankiowa.org/iowans-weve-helped/youre-making-a-big-difference-for-clarissas-family/Food Bank of Iowa recognized for exceptional work by Feeding America
Food Bank of Iowa was recognized at Feeding America's annual conference for its exceptional work in seeking new partnerships, particularly in Latino, African and Asian immigrant communities.
https://foodbankiowa.org/news/feeding-america-recognizes-food-bank-of-iowa-as-outstanding-network-member/