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(West Des Moines, IA) -- Hy-Vee is donating $125,000 towards helping the growing number of Iowans who need help paying for food.
Area food banks and pantries will receive $100,000 of the money. The remainder is earmarked for DoorDash’s new initiative to waive delivery and service fees for customers who receive food assistance benefits.
Funding for SNAP benefits is being cut off Saturday because of the government shutdown.
Iowa Food Bank CEO Tami Nielson says they are grateful for the support during a time when they expect to serve many more people who are losing their benefits.
Hy-Vee has provided over $70-million in in-kind, food donations over the past year.