Food, hope and a brighter tomorrow. That’s our goal at Food Bank of Iowa – to nourish neighbors and strengthen local communities. Hunger touches us all, and together, we’re making a difference.
Your generosity helps stock the shelves, coolers and freezers of 700 pantries and meal sites throughout 55 counties.
You can feed an Iowan facing hunger for less than $2 a day. 96 cents of every dollar donated go directly to feed our neighbors.
DONATEJoin Food Bank of Iowa in the movement to end hunger. We’re here to help when Iowans need us. And we appreciate your help, whether it’s through donations of time, money or food.
Hunger can happen to anyone, including you. And it hits closer to home than you might imagine. It impacts Iowans of all ages, including hardworking people with jobs who can’t afford nutritious food. Food insecurity affects kids, people with disabilities, older Iowans living on fixed incomes, and those who are dealing with job loss or medical expenses. Learn more about the Iowans we help.
In a new online survey from the Iowa Food Bank Association, 71% of respondents said food insecurity is a problem in Iowa, and half said the state is not doing enough to support people facing hunger.
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For 26 years, Food Bank of Iowa and the Dream Center Des Moines Food Pantry have partnered to ensure community members have access to nutritious food.
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After being hospitalized last summer, Craig recovered and returned to his job as a paraeducator. But he also had to find a way to stretch his limited income enough to afford groceries and pay his medical bills.
Read MoreIt’s an ongoing challenge to make sure all of our neighbors have the food they need to thrive. We partner with 700 agencies in 55 counties to distribute 2.5 million pounds of food each month.
Meeting the growing need for food assistance is a monumental task. Through partnerships with 700 agencies in 55 counties, we ensure our neighbors have access to enough nutritious food. Learn more about becoming a partner agency or program partner.
In Iowa, 1 in 8 adults and 1 in 6 children face hunger. With assistance from our partner network, we’re ensuring neighbors have the support they need to bring meals home. Read more about Iowans we’ve helped and share your own story with us.
