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Iowa Stops Hunger

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Food Bank of Iowa assistance reaches new all-time high in May

Food Bank of Iowa partners during May served the highest number of individuals in the organization’s 40-year history, CEO Michelle Book announced Monday. Food Bank of Iowa’s 700 partners include community pantries, shelters, day care …

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Wellmark Foundation seeks Healthy Foods MATCH Grant applications

The Wellmark Foundation is now accepting applications for its Access to Healthy Foods Matching Assets to Community Health (MATCH) Grant program. Applications are due Sept. 21. Grants of up to $50,000 will be awarded, and …

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Double Up Food Bucks introduces reporting system, gets grant to increase program use

Double Up Food Bucks has rolled out a new virtual tracking system that will replace paper redemption cards with a reusable plastic incentive card. The move will improve reporting of the program by participating locations. …

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Des Moines’ Food Rescue app can prevent food waste

Axios Des Moines: A local nonprofit is asking for the public’s help to feed hungry families through a unique app that prevents food waste. Eat Greater Des Moines is partnering with grocery stores, gas stations and …

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Gardening for the community

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New farmers market set for Oakridge Neighborhood

A new farmers market is set to begin just west of downtown Des Moines near the Oakridge Neighborhood. The Center Street Farmers’ Market is scheduled to run from 4 to 6 p.m. on Wednesdays from …

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United Way of Central Iowa offering summer Meal Meet-Ups for students

Children who are home for the summer will be able to get free meals through the United Way of Central Iowa’s Summer Meal Meet-Ups program. The program offers free meals to anyone 18 and under …

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Des Moines-based LifeServe sends blood supplies to Texas after deadly school shooting

Des Moines Register: LifeServe Blood Center in Des Moines is sending blood products to Texas following a deadly mass shooting at an elementary school. The rampage in Uvalde, Texas, left at least 19 children and two …

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John Deere Foundation gives $1M to World Food Program USA

The John Deere Foundation on Wednesday announced a $1 million donation to World Food Program USA. The donation is being made “to combat global food insecurity and address the staggering rise of acute hunger exacerbated by the …

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SNAP recipients feel pinch of reduced benefits while food pantries begin to see demand rise