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
Give funds at www.foodbankiowa.org/donatenow.
Give food at www.foodbankiowa.org/give/food.
Volunteer at www.foodbankiowa.org/get-involved/volunteer.
Advocate for our neighbors facing food insecurity.
Give or get help at www.foodbankiowa.org.
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