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Demand at Iowa food banks continue to break records with 'an emergency level of need'

A new report shows that nearly 11% of Iowa adults and 1 in 6 children are facing food insecurity.

'Purchase Moore Hamann Bacon' campaign helping fight food insecurity

Local pantries to see reduced variety but more people in need

DES MOINES, Iowa- Pantries across the Metro will see a reduced amount of produce following the end of the Downtown Farmers’ Market. From May to October, hundreds of vendors sell locally sourced foods to packed crowds in the Historic Court District in Downtown Des Moines. Left over produce and nonperishable foods then get collected by […]

Chilly end to this season's Downtown Farmers' Market

DES MOINES, Iowa- With over 300 vendors throughout the season and record breaking numbers of attendees this year, the Downtown Farmer’s Market ended Saturday on a high note, even though temperatures were low. The nationally recognized market showcases local and non-local small businesses, and people from all over Iowa and some from out of state […]

Advocates hope new food assistance credit will help Iowa families & reduce strain on food

Iowa Democrats say they're relieved the state ended up following through with a federal pandemic assistance program to feed hungry kids in iowa.Iowa was one of