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Learning from Experience this Mental Health Awareness Month
By Hann Boecker, BE YOU Program Coordinator Mental health is such a vital aspect of life to take care of because it affects everything around you. I think that as we get older we forget to care for ourselves as
Stamp Out Hunger
Save the date for the 2025 #StampOutHunger food drive on Saturday, May 10! To participate, simply leave a bag of non-perishable food next to your mailbox for your letter carrier to pick up. Let’s make a difference in the fight
Spring into Giving Silent Auction
Support our neighbors in crisis during Mental Health Awareness Month by bidding on our Spring 2025 Silent Auction! This auction will be digitally live from 5 PM on 4/30 through 5 PM on 5/9 and the proceeds will directly support
Shouting Out Our Amazing Volunteers!
Our volunteers are the heart and soul of everything we do at the food bank—they stock shelves, check in clients, answer phones, and make sure all our neighbors have access to the groceries they need. Simply put, we couldn’t do
Iowa City Fencing Center Fundraiser
Join us for an Introduction to Fencing class with Iowa City Fencing Center from 6-8 p.m. Saturday, March 15! 100% of the class fees will be donated to our organization. Come have fun and do good at the same time!
The Importance of Utility Assistance During the Winter Months
By Elliott Tucker, Financial Support Coordinator Iowa is known for its consistently cold winters. As the temperature drops and snow blankets the ground, many of us look forward to the comforts of home – warm meals, cozy blankets, and time
Make your neighbors your Valentine this February
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and you know what that means….boxes of chocolates, roses, and romance! While we usually tend to think of more romantic things during this time, our food bank focuses on more of a nutty
Warm Hearts Help to Warm Homes
As winter settles over Iowa, the warmth of our homes becomes more than a comfort—it’s a necessity. For many families in our community, however, the rising cost of utilities creates an impossible choice: feed their children or pay their heating
