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Nothing brings Vanessa joy like her family. She shared that she and her husband, David, celebrated their 21st anniversary.

As parents of two, ages 19 and 9, Vanessa and David know how important nutritious food is for growing children. Each day, they coordinate to ensure the kids have the nutrition needed to focus and thrive. 

“I want to give my family good, quality food,” she says. That’s why she comes to her local Food Bank of Iowa partner pantry.

“This takes a huge weight off of my shoulders,” she adds. 

The family relies on David’s income as a plumbing supply company manager, supplemented by Vanessa’s part-time work babysitting and delivering food. It can be a balancing act to afford every bill, which is why Vanessa is so grateful for your support. 

At the food pantry, Vanessa can access ingredients that might otherwise be too expensive for her family to afford, like fresh produce and meat.

“There are all kinds of ways to feed your family, and it’s a blessing to be able to come here and do that,” she says with gratitude. 

Your partnership makes a real difference for neighbors facing hunger this winter. Thank you for giving so generously to support our community!