ISF Food Rescue edited 024
August 18, 2025

State fair food rescue: the gift that keeps on giving

Ten Iowa State Fair vendors have donated nearly 6,000 pounds of surplus food to Food Bank of Iowa at the close of this year’s fair. That's in addition to thousands of pounds donated by fairgoers on the last day of the fair, which will be sorted and weighed in the coming days.

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Randall Daugherty 3 1
November 5, 2024

You support hardworking Iowans

Randall works full-time but still finds it difficult to make ends meet. By visiting Catholic Charities Food Pantry, a Food Bank of Iowa partner, Randall receives meat and fresh produce to help stretch his limited food budget.

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Kaitlyn 3 1
November 5, 2024

You’re making holidays brighter

Kaitlyn's husband recently started a new job that seems to be a positive step for the whole family, but the transition has been difficult for the family's finances. That's why Kaitlyn is grateful she can visit a Food Bank of Iowa partner pantry. "It's a huge weight off my shoulders to be able to have food in the house," she said.

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