ON Aug 30, 2026 Kelby Wingert of KCCI published ...
Iowa food banks face SNAP hotline funding cut amid rising need
Iowa's six statewide food banks are warning of a funding shortfall for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program hotline, which helps people in crisis…
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Friday, August 28, 2026
On Aug. 28, 2026, Lacey Reeves of KCGR ran this story ...
Iowa SNAP hotline faces federal funding cuts, food banks work to cover difference
More than 40,000 Iowans called the Iowa SNAP hotline this last year, looking for help signing up for the Supplemental Nutrition…
Thursday, May 7, 2026
Iowa policymakers approved $200,000 to continue the state’s Choose Iowa initiative—an investment that will help food bank partners purchase Iowa-grown foods while creating additional market opportunities for local farmers. Food banks provide matching funds to double the…
Monday, March 9, 2026
New survey data indicates strong public support for state-level nutrition initiatives aimed at improving access to healthy food among hungry Iowans — a trend that could shape policy discussions during this legislative session.
A recent survey conducted by the Iowa Food…
Monday, December 1, 2025
Sorrell will lead statewide advocacy and partnership efforts to strengthen food access for all Iowans
The Iowa Food Bank Association (IFBA) is pleased to announce Katie Sorrell as its’ new Executive Director, effective December 1.
With more than two decades of experience in…
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
The Iowa Food Bank Association (IFBA) today announced that Executive Director Linda Gorkow will retire November 8, 2025 closing out a distinguished career dedicated to building partnerships, strengthening communities, and advancing hunger relief efforts across the state.…