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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/You strengthen Iowa from within
Before COVID, Marla earned money as a caregiver, but her work dried up quickly during the pandemic. Ever since, she’s been caring for her mother, who is 87 and has dementia, while also helping out regularly with her daughter’s…
https://foodbankiowa.org/iowans-weve-helped/you-strengthen-iowa-from-within/You have Lourdes’ back
Lourdes receives food from a Food Bank of Iowa partner food pantry. Because of her diabetes, eating nutritious food is especially important for Lourdes. But the foods that…
https://foodbankiowa.org/iowans-weve-helped/you-have-lourdes-back/Zuli links neighbors with resources
Zuli is proud to have created Knock and Drop Iowa, a Food Bank of Iowa partner agency. When the pandemic began in 2020, Zuli immediately noticed how critical the demand was for fresh food. She saw on social media how her neighbors seriously lacked the…
https://foodbankiowa.org/iowans-who-help/zuli-links-neighbors-with-resources/Guadalupe stands next to Knock and Drop Iowa’s “No child should go to bed hungry” sign.
Guadalupe lives with and cares for her mom. She supports her as best she can, but it’s been tough these past few years. Like many other hardworking Iowans, Guadalupe’s job has been on and off because of the pandemic. Too…
https://foodbankiowa.org/news/guadalupe-stands-next-to-knock-and-drop-iowas-no-child-should-go-to-bed-hungry-sign/Food Bank of Iowa receives egg-stra special donation from Iowa Egg Council, Fareway
Des Moines, Iowa (Jan. 19, 2022) — The Iowa Egg Council, in partnership with Fareway, recently conducted a buy two dozen, give one dozen promotion during the holiday season. The 6th annual campaign aimed to provide eggs, a wholesome…
https://foodbankiowa.org/organizations/food-bank-of-iowa-receives-egg-stra-special-donation-from-iowa-egg-council-fareway/