Food Bank of Iowa
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The Food Bank of Iowa is a private, not-for-profit organization striving to meet the critical food needs of a diverse population through our network of 375 Besides traditional food banking, the Food Bank of Iowa operates four successful programs:
BackPack Program™ – The program serves more than 4,000 low income children each week at 96 sites in 23 Iowa counties with sacks of child friendly, easy-to-prepare foods for weekends.
Help Us Stop Hunger (HUSH) program – In 2012-2013, the program harvested and distributed over 220,000 pounds of ground venison statewide.
Fresh Produce Program – In 2012, the Newton Correctional Facility dedicated 12 acres of garden space to plant fresh produce benefiting the Food Bank and its partner agencies. To date, more than 160,000 lbs. of fresh produce has been harvested and distributed to clients in need.
Mobile Pantry Program – A mobile pantry is a farmers market style distribution targeted toward counties with a need for additional pantry assistance, providing an additional strategy toward bridging the food assistance gap, specifically in rural counties in our service area, by providing an additional access point for food.
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While the Des Moines and Ottumwa Food Bank offices are closed this Labor Day, we think about those in the work force who are working at least one job but their income falls below the poverty level. Over 3/4 of Iowans who are able to work do hold jobs, but many are not able to make ends meet. These families are often faced with tough financial choices when stretching paychecks. Please consider a gift to Food Bank of Iowa today to help us support our friends and neighbors in need: https://give.foodbankiowa.org/checkout/4650
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One in nine Iowans aren't sure where their next meal will come from. At the Food Bank of Iowa, we’re dedicated to fighting food insecurity. With your help, we can. Learn how: www.foodbankiowa.org/make-a-difference
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To you this might just look like a bunch of boxes. We see a warehouse full of food to be sent to our partners, which will end up on the plates of food insecure Iowans. Please share a "Thank You" below, for the individuals in the warehouse who work so hard to get this food out the door. We couldn't do it without them!
Limited Edition: Hunger Action Month
September is #HungerActionMonth. In preparation of the month of hunger-busting, we're excited to announce a partnership with Iowa love. Now until Friday, September 13, 100% of proceeds from shirt sales will support ending hunger in Iowa. Discover more: http://ow.ly/4Wa850vL29p
Emergency Food Assistance Guide | Food Bank of Iowa
Are you looking for food assistance? We work with over 600 partner agencies in our service area. See what options are available by clicking here. 👇
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Thank you to Affinity Credit Union for sponsoring our School Pantry at North High School! Pictured at the pantry is Jim Dean, CEO of Affinity Credit Union; Lexi Prigge, Food Bank of Iowa Regional Partnership Coordinator; and Tim Johnson, North High School - Communities School Coordinator. If you would like to sponsor one of our School Pantries, Backpack Programs, or Mobile Pantries, contact our Philanthropy Team to learn more: http://ow.ly/szO050vKnct
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Each year gets better and better. Thank you, 72 Degrees and Iowa Cubs!
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One in nine adults in Iowa face food insecurity. It is in plain sight, at the grocery story or in the seat next to you at the doctor's office. Discover what Food Bank of Iowa is doing to fight hunger in our neighborhood: www.foodbankiowa.org/about/what-we-do
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Sending a big thank you to Ankeny Young Professionals for their gift of $400.00 to continue the backpack program in the Ankeny School District! To learn why we're so thankful for this gift, visit www.foodbankiowa.org/backpack.
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Volunteering at Food Bank of Iowa is a family affair! Thanks to partners who made our recent renovations possible, individuals age 10-15 accompanied with an adult parent or guardian can now volunteer. To sign your family up for a shift, visit www.foodbankiowa.org/volunteer.
Starting Food Pantries at Schools Help Kids Thrive | Feeding America
Did You Know: Food Bank of Iowa has over 90 school pantries in 31 counties in the state of Iowa? Great article from Feeding America!
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You may have seen us zooming around East 17th over the lunch hour in a Shopper Chopper Giant Shopping Cart. Don't worry, this street legal shopping cart is totally safe - and totally awesome. Thank you to Hy-Vee for stopping by with a donation in celebration of the opening of a new Fast & Fresh store on Hickman and Merle Hay. Tune into KCCI this afternoon to see the cart in action!
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