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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. …
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Sabrina shares thanks for you
Sabrina loves her job at a local restaurant and works hard to make sure her family’s every need is met…
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“Step out there,” Kathie encourages
During a 29-year teaching career, Kathie Mason became all too familiar with the signs of hunger in the children she…
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You make food accessible for all
Every month, Linda calls 40 people in her apartment complex to remind them about their Friends with Food delivery. “It…
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Katelyn thanks you ‘110%’
Katelyn is a proud mother to three girls, ages 2, 6 and 7. Her youngest daughter lives with spina bifida…
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Records shattered again as more Iowans seek help with food
In November, Food Bank of Iowa distributed a record 2.15 million pounds of food, topping the previous record set in October 2020 during the height of the pandemic.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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