As need grows, so does need for help

Over 18,000 people in the Iowa City area were served by the CommUnity Food Bank in the last year. That's a lot of food, and that means a lot of donations are needed.

As government support becomes less certain, more of our neighbors struggle to pay for things most of us take for granted. In addition to food, CommUnity Crisis Services helps families with baby items, clothes, rent, and utility bills. You can't be a healthy and productive member of our community if you're constantly worried about feeding your kids, keeping the lights on, or paying for prescription medications.

About 75% of all food bank funding comes from individual donors. This holiday season, please consider a contribution to CommUnity Crisis Services and Food Bank at www.builtbycommunity.org. You’ll be contributing to the strength of our entire community.

David Leshtz

Iowa City