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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/Try Food Bank of Iowa’s new digital cookbook
Click to download our “Food Bank of Iowa Chopped – Hot Dish Edition” cookbook, sponsored and designed by Nationwide. This cookbook is filled with delicious, easy, award-winning recipes from our 2021 casserole competition at the Iowa State Fair. Olivia…
https://foodbankiowa.org/news/check-out-food-bank-of-iowas-new-digital-cookbook/BackPack Program™ comes with an extra helping of kindness at Altoona Elementary
Des Moines, Iowa (Dec. 17, 2021) — Talk to Jane Kayser at Altoona Elementary, and you’ll learn new insights about Food Bank of Iowa’s BackPack Program™. The program serves 4,601 students at 133 schools in 32 Iowa counties. Each…
https://foodbankiowa.org/iowans-weve-helped/backpack-program-served-with-a-side-of-kindness-at-altoona-elementary/Share hope with neighbors this holiday season
Throughout her life, Cheryl has been an administrative assistant and driven semitrucks for a living. She worked hard to retire at 62 and, for the past five years, has been making the most of her retirement. However, the rising cost…
https://foodbankiowa.org/iowans-weve-helped/you-share-hope-with-neighbors-this-holiday-season/Celebrate Viola’s volunteering achievements
Viola Jones and her team of friends are incredible leaders who took action after identifying the need for food assistance in our community. Together, these volunteers keep Cottage Pantry open, a community-led food pantry for children, families, and individuals in…
https://foodbankiowa.org/iowans-who-help/celebrating-violas-volunteering-achievements/You ensure kindness is never out of reach
Finis, 51, and Bryan, 55, are part of a big, wonderful family with children who are mostly grown and independent. The couple is happy to live in the Bidwell community where kindness is never out of reach. Like so many…
https://foodbankiowa.org/iowans-weve-helped/you-ensure-kindness-is-never-out-of-reach/