Food Bank of Iowa

Food Bank of Iowa Vice President of Philanthropy Bergetta Beardsley, left; and CEO Michelle Book, far right, were delighted to join Bank of America's Annie Sloterdyk Brandt this morning for the Central Iowa Community Celebration. The Bank of America Charitable Foundation in Iowa annually hosts this breakfast to celebrate all the good work being done by its nonprofit community partners. The foundation is focused on improving the lives of individuals and families by investing in health, jobs and strengthening broader community vitality.

Karen Vahey and Ragan Eshelman from South Story Bank & Trust surprised our CEO Michelle Book with flowers and retirement congratulations! Michelle will retire from Food Bank of Iowa at the end of this year. She says, "It's because of partners like Karen and Ragan (along with Steve Laudick, MBA CPA's leadership) that I can leave this organization I love so much knowing finances are well managed and the food bank is adequately prepared for decades of future service to Iowans."

What a tremendous opportunity to visit our friends at Mom's Meals | A Purfoods Company. Emily Kamish, Teresa Roof, APR, Chad and Gilberto took us on a tour of their Ankeny fulfillment center and Grinnell kitchen. It was a privilege to witness this vast operation in action and see their culture at work. Mom's Meals delivers more than a million meals a week across the U.S.! Both of our organizations are focused on improving lives through better nutrition and reducing food insecurity. Mom's Meals is a steadfast partner and donor to Food Bank of Iowa, and we really appreciated the generous gift of their time this week! (Yes, we rocked the hairnets.) Bergetta Beardsley Emily Shearer Michelle Book Annette Hacker, MPA

Food Bank of Iowa CEO Michelle Book, who has led the state's largest hunger-relief organization for nearly nine years, will retire Dec. 31. The board of directors will launch a national search for Food Bank of Iowa’s next leader.

Here's to the hunger-fighters at Hy-Vee, Inc. for being named the top grocery store in the country! Your support of our neighbors facing food insecurity across eight states, including here at home, is invaluable. Congratulations on this latest recognition! https://lnkd.in/gkEtiupW

Today's the last day to vote! We'd really appreciate your support!??????????

Summer EBT is critical for families facing food insecurity. Our state declined $29 million in federal support this year, but we have another chance to feed Iowa kids! Gov. Reynolds has until this Thursday to accept Summer EBT for 2025. Please call the governor's office at 515-281-5211 and urge her to accept federal dollars to help Iowa children facing hunger. (Note: The petition mentioned in Michelle Book 's editorial has been delivered.)

Join us for one minute behind the scenes at Food Bank of Iowa. Your support of our work makes a big difference every day for 345,000 Iowans facing hunger. This is why we do what we do.

Our hunger-fighting team would appreciate your consideration when you vote for central Iowa's most influential nonprofit in the Business Record's annual survey. Your support is vital and we'd be honored to have your vote of confidence in our mission. We -- and the 2.2 million individuals served through our pantry network this past year -- thank you. ?? Voting closes at 11:59 p.m. Aug. 16. https://lnkd.in/d7P2gxhN

We're delighted to partner with sponsor Nationwide once again for this FUN state fair contest that not only brings awareness of food insecurity, but also showcases creative and budget-friendly casseroles from some of our state's best cooks! Contestants, start your ovens!