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2220 E. 17th St.

Des Moines, ia 50316

(515) 564-0330

www.foodbankiowa.org

 

Our Impact

25.3M

Pounds of food were distributed in fiscal year 2024, equivalent to 21 million meals.

4.1M

Total points of service through partner pantries, meal sites and our BackPack Program in FY2024.

37% of Iowa households don’t make enough to cover basic needs.

 

Mission

Provide food for Iowa children, families, seniors and veterans to lead full and active lives, strengthening their communities.

Key Services Provided

Food Bank of Iowa sources free and reduced-cost food, keeps it safe and delivers it to 700 partners in 55 counties. We stock the shelves of 200 agencies in Polk County alone, including pantries, school pantries, meal sites, day care centers and shelters. Our vision is a hunger-free Iowa.

Key Audiences Served

Food Bank of Iowa serves hardworking Iowans, kids, older adults living on fixed incomes, persons with disabilities and veterans. More than 345,000 Iowans don’t know where or when they’ll find their next meal. Eleven percent of our state lives in poverty. Food Bank of Iowa is here to help.

Ways to Give


What are the most immediate needs to support your organization?

Always: Food, funds and friends. Ninety-six cents of every dollar donated go directly to feed our neighbors. While food drives of all sizes make a difference, monetary donations go even further due to our bulk purchasing power and strong retail relationships. We are grateful for generous individual and corporate donors, grants and retail partnerships. The best ways you can help are to volunteer, donate and advocate for our community members facing hunger.

 
 

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

  • Terri Vaughan, chair

  • Bill Even, vice chair

  • Nick Lenhardt, treasurer

  • Jim Dean, secretary

  • Scott Gojkovich, at-large

  • Lane Danielsen

  • Wade Den Hartog

  • Angela Gallagher

  • Tim Glenn

  • Izaah Knox

  • Dirk Pollitt

  • Mike Simonson

  • Chad Willis

  • Angela Wright

  • Michelle Book, president and CEO