Nash Roe to co-host Food Bank of Iowa’s state fair casserole contest
Nash Roe to co-host Food Bank of Iowa’s state fair casserole contest
Teen baking entrepreneur Nash Roe will co-host Food Bank of Iowa's third annual casserole competition at the Iowa State Fair Aug. 20.
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Food Bank of Iowa honored by Feeding America
Food Bank of Iowa, as a member of the Disaster-Ready Midwest Region, received Feeding America’s 2023 “Living Our Values” award…
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Learn about food banking
Most people don't know the difference between a food bank and a food pantry, how a food bank works, or how pervasive food insecurity is here in Iowa. Learn more in this brief overview by Food Bank of Iowa CEO Michelle Book.
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Food Bank of Iowa, DMARC commit to work together, share path forward
The Des Moines Area Religious Council (DMARC) and Food Bank of Iowa (FBOI) today announced plans for a new food rescue partnership and coordinated distribution standards to assist Polk County neighbors facing food insecurity.
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Joint statement from Food Bank of Iowa, DMARC
Last month, the Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines and United Way of Central Iowa offered to provide support for…
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KCCI telethon raises $436,832 for Hunger-Free Holidays
Des Moines, Iowa (Nov. 30, 2022) – KCCI-TV’s third-annual Food Bank of Iowa Hunger-Free Holidays telethon on Giving Tuesday raised…
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$2 million Albaugh gift to support Food Bank of Iowa expansion
Food Bank of Iowa CEO Michelle Book gratefully accepts Albaugh LLC’s $2 million gift on Oct. 27, 2022. Des Moines,…
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Holly Houg wins state fair casserole contest
“Chopped — Hot Dish Edition” first-place winner Holly Houg of Urbandale (center, wearing teal t-shirt) poses with the judges. Pictured…
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Food Bank of Iowa expands to meet growing need
Des Moines, Iowa (Aug. 9, 2022) — Food Bank of Iowa officials today announced a 30,000-square-foot addition to the…
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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…
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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…
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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.
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