News and Community Voices
Every day, Food Bank for the Heartland works with community leaders, donors, volunteers, and Network Partners to create a healthier Heartland. Learn more about the latest developments in the fight against hunger and the work being done to help our neighbors in need.
Corn donation helps feed thousands across the Heartland
An annual corn donation from a retired priest and farmer will help provide nearly 11,000 meals across the Food Bank’s service area.
Corn donation helps feed thousands across the Heartland
An annual corn donation from a retired priest and farmer will help provide nearly 11,000 meals across the Food Bank’s service area.
New Choose Iowa Food Purchasing Program
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announces the launch of the new Choose Iowa Food Purchasing Program – Food Bank Pilot – which was authorized during the 2024 legislative session.
July 31, 2024 Storm Resources
Food Bank for the Heartland is committed to supporting our neighbors affected by the recent storms. Together with our partners and the generosity of our community, we’re providing food, support, and hope in the face of disaster.
The Food Bank breaks ground on new facility to help meet rising demand
Food Bank for the Heartland will build a new facility at 84th & L to help meet the growing needs of our communities.
Food insecurity is on the rise across the Heartland
New numbers from Feeding America show that food insecurity has increased by more than 30% across the Heartland. Learn more about the factors behind that increase.
KETV’s Giving Wednesday supports the Food Bank’s Mobile Pantry Program
This Giving Wednesday was focused on supporting the Food Bank’s Mobile Pantry Program, which plays a vital role in alleviating hunger in our communities.
Op-Ed: Heartland families are facing a hunger crisis
On May 17, 2024, Brian Barks, President and CEO of Food Bank for the Heartland, and Michaella Kumke, President and CEO of Food Bank of Lincoln developed a joint op-ed showcasing the latest hunger statistics from Feeding America, and how Heartland families have been affected.
Current & Upcoming Events
Hy-Vee and Feeding America 100 Million Meals Challenge: We Still Need Your Help!
Last year, Hy-Vee and Feeding America announced an ambitious challenge—to raise the funds and donations equivalent to 100 million meals. So far, Hy-Vee has raised 62 million meals across their region. Your help is still needed! 100% of the money you donate to your local Hy-Vee stores directly benefits Food Bank for the Heartland. Please be sure to share the challenge with your friends and family. The need has never been greater in our community—join the challenge today!
Featured Story
The Dish: Our Quarterly Newsletter
The Dish: Summer 2024 Edition
Learn how your support gave one woman the hope to overcome adversity and how your support affects the Food Bank’s mission, discover the harsh truths of rising food insecurity across the Heartland, become a Monthly Meal Maker to offer assurance to our community, and more.
The Dish: Spring 2024 Edition
Learn how your support helped one woman spread hope after overcoming adversity, discover how you can step up to the plate and Strike Out Hunger this summer, celebrate National Volunteer Month, honor loved ones with a tribute gift, and join us in remembering Susan Ogborn, the Food Bank’s former President and CEO, and more.
The Dish: Winter 2024 Edition
Learn how a Food Bank program is helping families thrive, discover how you can help children facing food insecurity through a generous match, read about ways you can make your voice heard in the fight against hunger, get your tickets to Celebrity Chef, and more!
The Dish: Fall 2023 Edition
Learn how you are delivering hope across the Heartland, see highlights from last year, discover how to create a lasting impact and feed future generations, see upcoming events, and more.
The Dish: Summer 2023 Edition
Learn more about legislation and how it affects the Food Bank’s mission, children taking a stand against hunger, and more.
The Dish: Spring 2023 Edition
Learn more about volunteering at the Food Bank, meet Chase Boyd, view photos from Celebrity Chef, and more.
