(Des Moines, IA) -- The Des Moines-based Food Bank of Iowa continues to see record demand. The agency distributed 21-million pounds of food during the just-ended fiscal year, 4-million pounds more than the previous year. The Food Bank of Iowa says along with 700-partner agencies, in 55-Iowa counties, they served more than 660-thousand households.
The Food Bank of Iowa served:
- 759,043 children (age 18 and under)
- 734,043 adults (age 19-59)
- 287,308 older Iowans (age 60+)
The agency is also touting it's volunteer service, noting a record 9,739 volunteer shifts filled at Food Bank of Iowa in FY2023, representing 33,334 hours of service.
“Food Bank of Iowa is laser focused on providing food for Iowans struggling to make ends meet,” said Food Bank of Iowa CEO Michelle Book. “At this time of rising need, escalating costs and declining resources, we are grateful for the collaborative support of steadfast donors, energetic volunteers, and most especially for our committed partners who serve at the front line. It takes all of us working together to feed Iowans facing hunger.”