An essential is just that—something none of us can live without. Yet not everyone can afford necessary expenses like medicine, utilities or food. For Iowans on fixed incomes especially, making ends meet can lead to impossible choices.
Together, we can make sure no one has to sacrifice access to healthy food.
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.
DONATEFood Bank of Iowa fights hunger so no Iowan has to struggle to find food. We’re here to help when you 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.
Our team is honored and humbled to be recognized as the metro’s most influential nonprofit organization by Des Moines Business Record readers. Thanks to all who support our mission to provide food and hope for our neighbors facing hunger.
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KCCI-TV’s sixth annual Food Bank of Iowa Hunger-Free Holidays telethon on Giving Tuesday raised a record $532,937.73 to help Iowans facing food insecurity. That translates to 888,230 meals.
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Since she started volunteering at The Helping Hand of Warren County, a Food Bank of Iowa partner, Kathy has donated 78 Tuesdays and counting to hunger relief.
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. Like Ka’Meka, a working mom of three who lost her job. Or Willa, a disabled veteran who takes care of her grandchildren. With assistance from our partner network, we’re ensuring our neighbors won’t go hungry. Read more about Iowans we’ve helped and share your own story with us.
