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.
https://foodbankiowa.org/news/nash-roe-to-co-host-food-bank-of-iowas-state-fair-casserole-contest/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.
https://foodbankiowa.org/news/learn-more-about-food-bank-of-iowa/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.
https://foodbankiowa.org/news/food-bank-of-iowa-dmarc-commit-to-work-together-share-path-forward/Food Bank of Iowa board addresses concern
Today, an increasing number of Iowans face food insecurity. Many are newly food insecure which is overwhelming and frightening. Food Bank of Iowa is committed to working with community-based partners to serve our neighbors. Food banking is complex. It is…
https://foodbankiowa.org/news/food-bank-of-iowa-board-addresses-community-concern/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 organization’s Des Moines distribution center. The expansion will nearly double food storage capacity, allowing Food Bank of Iowa to accept…
https://foodbankiowa.org/news/food-bank-of-iowa-expands-to-meet-growing-need/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 40-year history, CEO Michelle Book announced today. Jeremy Reha transports pallets of milk to the cooler at Food Bank of…
https://foodbankiowa.org/news/record-number-seek-food-assistance/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/Lt. Governor Adam Gregg and Food Bank of Iowa CEO Michelle Book Travel to Southwest Pantries to Deliver Food
Gregg and Book delivered shelf-stable products to pantries while concluding Gregg’s 99 County Tour. COVID-19 has been devastating for Iowans, especially those already dealing with food insecurity. Many people lost work hours or employment altogether due to…
https://foodbankiowa.org/news/lt-governor-adam-gregg-food-bank-iowa-ceo-michelle-book-travel-southwest-pantries-deliver-food/Note From Our CEO
Dear Friends, When food banks first popped up across the United States in the late 1970s and early 1980s, they brought with them a certain ethos: we can do more when we work together. Since 1982, Food Bank of Iowa…
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