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Iowa Stops Hunger

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Meet four Iowans who are leading the charge to alleviate hunger

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Naig announces new food purchasing pilot program to assist food banks

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig has announced the launch of the Choose Iowa Food Purchasing Program – Food Bank Pilot. The pilot program, which was authorized during the 2024 legislative session and is an …

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USDA makes $4.5 million available to add nutrition hubs

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the availability $4.5 million to establish three new USDA Nutrition Hubs in communities across the country. USDA Nutrition Hubs aim to equitably advance food and nutrition …

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Casey’s, Meals on Wheels collaborate to battle hunger

Casey’s and WesleyLife Meals on Wheels say they will work together to reduce hunger among Central Iowans and support both organizations’ missions, according to a news release. With a $150,000 donation, Casey’s will donate $150,000 …

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Des Moines Performing Arts, ‘Stomp’ partner with Food Bank of Iowa

The national tour of “Stomp” and Des Moines Performing Arts have partnered with Food Bank of Iowa to address food insecurity in Central Iowa. “Stomp” attendees can purchase virtual food drive bundles to receive a …

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With school out, Iowa food pantries report already being pushed to their limits

Just a few days after the close of the 2024 school year, the Des Moines Area Religious Council (DMARC) Food Pantry Network assisted 2,080 unique individuals on June 4, setting a single-day record of people …

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World Food Prize Foundation opens registration for Iowa Hunger Summit

Registration is open for the 18th annual Iowa Hunger Summit on July 31 at the Norman E. Borlaug World Food Prize Hall of Laureates. The theme of this year’s free event is Seeds of Nourishment: …

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Six Iowa food banks rescue more than 27 million pounds of food annually

The Iowa Food Bank Association (IFBA) announced 27.1 million pounds of food was rescued in 2023 by the six Feeding America food banks serving Iowa. IFBA food banks supplement their inventories with partnerships with grocery …

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Anti-hunger advocates raise alarm on escalating food insecurity in Iowa

More than a dozen leaders at food banks, food pantries and other anti-hunger organizations added their names and comments to a news release raising the alarm on rising food insecurity in Iowa.

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Mom’s Meals increases support to reduce food insecurity

Mom’s Meals, a provider of home-delivered, medically tailored meals, announced it will be donating 30,000 meals this year to people who are food insecure and not otherwise eligible for programs to help them get the …