Quad-City Times: The River Bend Food Bank in the Quad Cities aims to raise $9.4 million this year for an expansion that will add volunteer space and more warehouse storage, the food bank and its partners announced Tuesday. The food bank estimates the extra space will help distribute 50% more meals. In 2014, the food bank delivered 7.3 million meals to local food pantries, soup kitchens and other food partners. In fiscal 2021, the food bank distributed 22.4 million meals.

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