We have GREAT NEWS to share in the fight against hunger! USDA has announced $230 million in purchases of fresh fruits, vegetables, and seafood through The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP). This support ensures that those we serve in northeast Iowa have access to

PERSONAL CARE DRIVE: We’re at the Waterloo and Cedar Falls Walmart locations for just two more hours today collecting final donations for our annual Personal Care Drive!. A huge thank you to everyone who has donated this year at our 31 participating locations. Your support makes

NEIFB is proud to be part of the Iowa Food Bank Association (IFBA), and we invite you to join us for a day of fun, baseball, and community spirit at the Legislative Softball Game this Sunday, August 3rd. This video created by NEIFB will play at the game!

PERSONAL CARE DRIVE: Our Personal Care Drive wraps up tomorrow, August 2, on Tax-Free Weekend, and we’re so grateful for the support we’ve received at all 31 participating locations throughout July. We’ll be collecting final donations at the Waterloo and Cedar Falls Walmart

Today we say a heartfelt thank you to Emma, our incredible Summer Volunteer Engagement Intern! 💛 Emma has spent her summer leading volunteer groups, organizing our Personal Care Drive, and even joining us on several site visits! Emma has made a lasting impact here at the

CAPACITY CAMPAIGN: As July comes to a close, we’re thrilled to share that progress on the new Cedar Valley Food Pantry is in full swing! Construction crews are hard at work every day, and we’re grateful for their dedication to bringing this vision to life. Check out Part D on

We’re incredibly grateful to the Buchanan County Community Foundation and the Bremer County Community Foundation for their generous grant support!. These funds go right back into their communities, allowing the Northeast Iowa Food Bank to provide nutritious food to individuals

Here is our #MobilePantry schedule for August!. Please note: The Cresco Mobile Pantry has been rescheduled to August 12 due to a scheduling conflict. To find more information, such as times and locations, visit #MobileMonday #NEIFB

ACT NOW: If you’re unable to afford food right now and have a child who could benefit from having healthy food provided to them this summer, help is available!. Through the Healthy Kids Iowa Pilot Program, eligible families can receive free, nutritious groceries to help feed

NEIFB is proud to be part of the Iowa Food Bank Association (IFBA), and we invite you to join us for a day of fun, baseball, and community spirit at the Legislative Softball Game on August 3rd! A portion of every ticket benefits the IFBA, helping us fight hunger together across

Stay Connected with NEIFB!: Whether you receive support or give it, following us on social media is the best way to stay up-to-date on food distributions, events, and everything happening across the Northeast Iowa Food Bank. We work with 140 partner agencies and pantries to

CAPACITY CAMPAIGN: Sharing a new video from our volunteer campaign spokesperson, Ron Steele. (. "It's still hard for me to believe that 1 in 6 children suffer from hunger every day. And then, I pull into the parking lot at NEIFB and can't even find a spot,

We’re happy to share this wonderful effort by Junior League of Waterloo-Cedar Falls! They’ve worked hard to gather school supplies for kids in our community. Please help spread the word about this Saturday’s event so families who need them most can benefit!. #neifb

CAPACITY CAMPAIGN UPDATE #1: We’ve officially moved earth! It's an exciting day, as construction has started on our building expansion and renovation. We are on our way to a stronger, safer, and more efficient space to better serve our community for years to come. More updates

THANK YOU: Thank you to the ISU Extension and Outreach - Chickasaw County for hosting the Building Together: A Community Feedback Forum. We appreciate the community members who attended, sharing input to help shape future effort to meet the need in northeast Iowa. If you reside

Happy 70th, Joy Thorson! 🎉 Instead of a traditional party, she gathered friends and family to volunteer at the Food Bank. What an incredible way to give back and make a difference on her special day. Thank you, Joy and friends, for celebrating with NEIFB!