Gov. Reynolds declines Summer EBT Program
Food banks and food pantries across Iowa will face more challenges this summer with Gov. Reynolds’ decision not to participate in this program.
Our mission: To eliminate hunger in the Heartland by ensuring consistent access to healthy foods through community partnerships.
Food banks and food pantries across Iowa will face more challenges this summer with Gov. Reynolds’ decision not to participate in this program.
Nebraska passes on a USDA program that had the potential to help 150,000 children access fresh food next summer.
On December 19, 2023, the Nebraska Examiner ran an exclusive joint op-ed from Brian Barks, President and CEO of Food Bank for the Heartland, and Michaella Kumke, President and CEO of Food Bank of Lincoln.
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Food insecurity levels are reaching points they haven’t since 2019, and it’s affecting families and the pantries that serve them.
As food insecurity levels increase, the Food Bank is hoping to raise five million meals as part of the Shine the Light on Hunger campaign.
On November 12, 2023, the Omaha World Herald ran a joint op-ed from the Food Bank of Lincoln and Food Bank for the Heartland on the affects a federal shutdown would have on Heartland neighbors in need.
Walmart presented the Food Bank with a check for nearly $180,000 and hosted a Stuff the Truck event to help neighbors in need.
Hy-Vee donated nearly $300,000 to Food Bank for the Heartland as part of their 100 Million Meals Challege.
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