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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
Navigating the Holiday Blues: Prioritizing Mental Health
The holiday season can be a time of joy, togetherness, and celebration. Yet, for many, this season can evoke feelings of sadness, loneliness, or stress. Dubbed the “holiday blues,” these emotions are more common than you might think. Understanding and
Donors, Grantors, & Sponsors Fiscal Year 2024
We are beyond grateful to have such overwhelming community support for our programs. Because we have such a wonderful donor base, it adds significant expense to our annual report printing costs to print a full list of our supporters. In
History of Crisis Intervention
Australian 4th Division, October 1917 3rd Battle of Ypres Will Rivers – left most in the picture, with arms crossed Passchendaele Battlefield – 1917 Content Warning: Discussion of war, mental health By Drew Martel, Chief Clinical Officer The 3rd Battle of Ypres
