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November 8, 2023

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.

November 7, 2023

Ed’s gift of fun

Ed Van Hemert can sum up his volunteer experience with Food Bank of Iowa in one word — fun! “I…

November 7, 2023

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.

November 7, 2023

You fuel families

Juan moved his entire family to Iowa for the promise of a new job. When that promise wasn’t met, friends…

November 7, 2023

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…

Food Bank of Iowa fleet lined up at dock

October 26, 2023

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.

Food Bank of Iowa Des Moines distribution center

October 19, 2023

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.

September 7, 2023

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.

September 1, 2023

Food Bank of Iowa receives $472,900 in first installment from Hy-Vee’s 100 Million Meals Challenge

Hy-Vee's 100 Million Meals Challenge is already helping 18 Feeding America food banks -- including Food Bank of Iowa -- alleviate hunger and feed thousands.