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Michelle Book’s Weekly COVID-19 Update: Week Five
With the avalanche of employment claims usurping that of The Great Depression, economic despair has become our second pandemic. Accordingly, we see the need for food assistance continue to expand as affects from layoffs and school closures ripple across our…
https://foodbankiowa.org.staging2.juiceboxint.com/news/michelle-books-weekly-covid-19-update-3/Corteva Agriscience Donates $100,000 to Food Bank of Iowa to Assist with COVID-19 Efforts
Food Bank of Iowa announced today a $100,000 matching donation from Corteva Agriscience to assist with feeding food insecure Iowans during the coronavirus pandemic, which has created levels of unemployment and poverty not seen since the Great Depression. The…
https://foodbankiowa.org.staging2.juiceboxint.com/organizations/corteva-agriscience-donates-100000-food-bank-iowa-assist-covid-19-efforts/Volunteer Appreciation Video
Thank you to our dedicated volunteers for their incredible outpouring of support as we tackle food insecurity together. It would not be possible without you. We are stronger because of you. Check out our appreciation video below!…
https://foodbankiowa.org.staging2.juiceboxint.com/iowans-who-help/volunteer-appreciation/The Nelson Foundation Donates $50,000 to Food Bank of Iowa to Assist during COVID-19
The Nelson Foundation, the philanthropic organization of the Nelson family, which privately owns and operates Kemin Industries, announced today a $50,000 donation to the Food Bank of Iowa to assist with feeding food insecure Iowans during the coronavirus pandemic,…
https://foodbankiowa.org.staging2.juiceboxint.com/organizations/nelson-foundation-donates-50000-food-bank-iowa-assist-covid-19/Project Zume Des Moines, Iowa
Watch the video below of CEO Michelle Book announcing a new partnership with Food Bank of Iowa, Project Zume. If you live in the central nine counties of Iowa and need food assistance, please call…
https://foodbankiowa.org.staging2.juiceboxint.com/news/project-zume/Quotes From Our Donors
In the last few weeks, we have seen the world change before our eyes. Most of us have never experienced anything like the COVID-19 Pandemic before, including all of us at Food Bank of Iowa. We too, have more questions…
https://foodbankiowa.org.staging2.juiceboxint.com/iowans-who-help/quotes-from-our-donors/Food Bank of Iowa Partners with Church Network to Provide Food Assistance for Central Iowans
Food Bank of Iowa announced today a new partnership with faith-based community leaders working to help provide food to those suddenly struggling with hunger in response to the COVID-19 crisis. Project Zúme is a collaboration of churches, faith-based organizations and…
https://foodbankiowa.org.staging2.juiceboxint.com/news/food-bank-iowa-partners-church-network-provide-food-assistance-central-iowans/Michelle Book’s Weekly COVID-19 Update: Week Four
With the avalanche of employment claims usurping that of The Great Depression, economic despair has become our second pandemic. Accordingly, we see the need for food assistance continue to expand as affects from layoffs and school closures ripple across our…
https://foodbankiowa.org.staging2.juiceboxint.com/news/michelle-books-weekly-covid-19-update-2/Virtual Food Drive
Organizations are “ditching the cans,” and hosting virtual food drives in lieu of traditional canned food donation events. Forget the heavy lifting. Food Bank of Iowa makes it easy and accessible for your organization to add to our food inventory without a trip…
https://foodbankiowa.org.staging2.juiceboxint.com/news/virtual-food-drive/A Note From Our CEO
Dear Friends, As I type this, I am also celebrating my birthday. I love birthdays. Every year of life is a gift and worthy of a slice of cake and a few candles. But cake and candles don’t come free of charge. At…
https://foodbankiowa.org.staging2.juiceboxint.com/news/a-note-from-our-ceo-9/John Deere Sponsors Meal Kit Pack
Both John Deere and Food Bank of Iowa embrace commitment as a core value. John Deere consistently shows up with volunteers and financial support to make a difference where they have customers and employees. Their service to our community is no exception. Helping Iowans…
https://foodbankiowa.org.staging2.juiceboxint.com/organizations/john-deere-sponsors-meal-kit-pack/Volunteer Profile: Scott Fredrickson
Pictured (L to R): Mark & Doreen Johnson, John & Barb Charley, Dean Kohlmeyer, Jeanne & Ralph Wilson, Scott & Joan Fredrickson, Sara & Paul Martin, Sandy & Mark Weber | Not pictured: Cal Halstead (photgrapher) Scott has worked at Landus…
https://foodbankiowa.org.staging2.juiceboxint.com/iowans-who-help/volunteer-profile-scott-fredrickson/