Fight Hunger

Join us on
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
at the Iowa State Capitol to educate
our legislators about the face of hunger in Iowa.

Participation is free, but registration is required.

 

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2027 State Legislative Agenda

The Iowa Food Bank Association (IFBA) is comprised of six trusted Feeding America food banks that work together to:

  • Ensure that Iowans have enough to eat to stay healthy and productive
  • Educate and advocate for policies that eliminate food insecurity
  • Efficiently and effectively serve Iowans facing hunger

Choose Iowa

Increase the current state appropriation for Iowa food banks to purchase local and Iowa-produced foods:

  • Increase current standing appropriation to $500,000 for food banks to purchase Iowa-grown, produced or processed foods to distribute to Iowans.
  • Reduce red tape for locally produced foods by modernizing framework to increase market access for local producers.

SNAP Hotline

New appropriation to IFBA to fund the state’s SNAP hotline to ensure Iowans have access to application assistance:

  • $170,000 appropriation to the Iowa Food Bank Association to continue operating the DHHS SNAP hotline. IFBA receives no reimbursement for handling the approximately 70% of calls referred by DHHS and faces a funding gap due to H.R. 1 changes.

Protect Access to Public Assistance Programs

Support policies that protect and strengthen access to public assistance programs.

  • Maintain equitable eligibility requirements for public assistance programs such as: TEFAP, SNAP, WIC.

Download a PDF of this Agenda

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Policy changes are critical to ending hunger in Iowa. Along with Iowa’s six Feeding America partner food banks, the Iowa Food Bank Association helps lead efforts to advocate for state and federal policies that make us more efficient and effective in serving the more than 385,130 Iowa adults, children, and seniors. Learn about the Food Insecurity statistics in Iowa.

But we need your help! We need anti-hunger advocates - like you - to share their stories with lawmakers and educate elected officials about how hunger impacts their community.

Fight Hunger Day on the Hill
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Iowa State Capitol
Free to attend, but registration is required.

Before visiting with your lawmakers, the IFBA prepares you with the necessary training and resources. We’ll hold a webinar the week before, provide you with the proper information and materials, and teach you how to talk to your legislators. Our goal is to train you to become an effective advocate, not only on Day on the Hill, but also in your community.

For more information, email advocacy@iowafba.org.