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Registration opens for Meals from the Heartland’s 17th annual Hunger Fight

Meals from the Heartland has set a goal of packaging 2 million meals during its annual Hunger Fight event this fall, according to a news release. Thousands of volunteers are needed to help with the …

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6 key takeaways from Iowa Stops Hunger event

Four Hunger Heroes honorees were recently recognized during Business Publications Corp.’s annual Iowa Stops Hunger event discussing food insecurity in Iowa.

During the Sept. 5 event moderated by dsm magazine Editor Michael Morain, the four …

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Grants connect schools with local fresh food

The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is providing $2,000 grants for schools to buy fresh food from local farmers, according to a news release. The grants will go to 137 school districts and …

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‘Setting the Table for All Iowans’ provides blueprints for more localized food system

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Meet four Iowans who are leading the charge to alleviate hunger

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Naig announces new food purchasing pilot program to assist food banks

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig has announced the launch of the Choose Iowa Food Purchasing Program – Food Bank Pilot. The pilot program, which was authorized during the 2024 legislative session and is an …

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USDA makes $4.5 million available to add nutrition hubs

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the availability $4.5 million to establish three new USDA Nutrition Hubs in communities across the country. USDA Nutrition Hubs aim to equitably advance food and nutrition …

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Casey’s, Meals on Wheels collaborate to battle hunger

Casey’s and WesleyLife Meals on Wheels say they will work together to reduce hunger among Central Iowans and support both organizations’ missions, according to a news release. With a $150,000 donation, Casey’s will donate $150,000 …

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Des Moines Performing Arts, ‘Stomp’ partner with Food Bank of Iowa

The national tour of “Stomp” and Des Moines Performing Arts have partnered with Food Bank of Iowa to address food insecurity in Central Iowa. “Stomp” attendees can purchase virtual food drive bundles to receive a …

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With school out, Iowa food pantries report already being pushed to their limits

Just a few days after the close of the 2024 school year, the Des Moines Area Religious Council (DMARC) Food Pantry Network assisted 2,080 unique individuals on June 4, setting a single-day record of people …