A new state grant program to expand existing summer food assistance programs for Iowa students in low-income families received 43 applications, according to state records obtained by The Gazette.
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Mandi Remington, an Iowa City advocate, talks about what has caused increasing food security in Iowa, and what policy makers as well as all Iowans can do to address the problem
A “potato packing party” hosted by Table to Table repackaged 18,000 pounds of the vegetables Friday afternoon — a fraction of the record-setting 58,000-pound donation the Iowa City nonprofit received this week.
U.S. Ag grant program to purchase food grown by Iowa farmers for a fair price to be distributed through food banks and hubs to underserved communities has surpassed providing more than $2 million in food value.
The governor heard from groups requesting additional tax cuts, as well as support for child care, apprenticeships and mental health services during a public hearing Wednesday.
On Friday, Dec. 22, Gov. Kim Reynolds and the heads of the Iowa Departments of Education and Health and Human …
River Bend Food Bank in Davenport said they’re grateful for Lauren Schroeder's commitment to area food banks.
The Alliant Energy Foundation has announced it will be donating $515,000 to seven food banks across Iowa and Wisconsin. It was the most annual Drive Out Hunger fundraiser has earned in the 17 years it has been hosted.
The recent restructuring of multiple state departments into one new agency that oversees most issues of health will help that agency address hunger and food insecurity in Iowa, the agency’s director said Thursday.
As food insecurity increases, sustainable access to local produce is becoming more critical to meet the needs of families.
Iowa will participate in a federal program to help provide food for Iowa school children during summer break. The announcement comes after anti-hunger groups implored state officials to apply for the federal assistance.
New law adds requirements for Iowans receiving public assistance benefits, including an asset test and regular checks to determine their eligibility for programs.
The federal funds could only be used construction and improvements at Iowa facilities
Food banks and other food-based nonprofits are facing a crisis as inflation makes it harder to get food, and means more people are asking for food. At the same time, funding from Covid is disappearing and donations are decreasing.
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