Sabrina shares thanks for you

Sabrina loves her job at a local restaurant and works hard to make sure her family’s every need is met — including plenty of nutritious food. Recently, she moved her dad into her family’s home to provide him extra care. Unfortunately,…

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“Step out there,” Kathie encourages

During a 29-year teaching career, Kathie Mason became all too familiar with the signs of hunger in the children she saw each day. After retirement, she found a way to help not only children, but Iowans of all ages. Kathie…

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You make food accessible for all

Every month, Linda calls 40 people in her apartment complex to remind them about their Friends with Food delivery. “It makes me feel good to be able to help out and be an advocate for my friends and neighbors,” says…

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Katelyn thanks you ‘110%’

Katelyn is a proud mother to three girls, ages 2, 6 and 7.  Her youngest daughter lives with spina bifida and requires special care — something Katelyn is grateful she can provide. She’s also grateful when her fiancé’s children, ages…

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Download 2023 ‘Chopped’ cookbook

The NEW edition of our "Chopped -- Hot Dish" cookbook is live -- with this year's winning recipes from our Iowa State Fair competition. Try some new casseroles just in time for comfort food season. Chef's kiss to Nationwide for sponsoring this annual contest honoring Iowa cooks for their tastiest, budget-friendly recipes!

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Ed’s gift of fun

Ed Van Hemert can sum up his volunteer experience with Food Bank of Iowa in one word — fun!   “I always have fun when I go volunteer,” says Ed.  Of course, Ed also happens to get a lot done. He…

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