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December 7, 2023

Records shattered again as more Iowans seek help with food

In November, Food Bank of Iowa distributed a record 2.15 million pounds of food, topping the previous record set in October 2020 during the height of the pandemic.

Food Bank of Iowa fleet lined up at dock

October 26, 2023

A challenging season ahead

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.