High Needs at Food Banks in Iowa [View all]
A friend of mine got this email tonight from the Iowa City Food Bank. With the end of the pandemic crisis and high inflationI am guessing every food bank in Iowa is in need:
It's difficult to find words for the situation our community is in right now. We are so grateful to receive incredible support from our community, and we're lucky to be surrounded by people that truly care about their neighbors. However, the current economic climate has created an urgent situation at our Food Bank.
Food and financial donations are both down, and our inventory is scarce. In January, we had 1,640 more visits to the Food Bank than the month prior. And with everyone's financial situation being affected by inflation in the past year, in-kind donations decreased from almost 15,000 lbs. of food in December to just over 5,000 lbs. in February.
We are in need of Food Bank donations in order to keep our neighbors fed. We understand every budget shrank this year, but if you are able to help, we really need you right now.
Take care,
Your Friends at CommUnity
Our Contact Information
CommUnity Crisis Services and Food Bank
1121 S. Gilbert Ct.
Iowa City, IA 52240
3193512726 ext. 105
http://www.builtbycommunity.org
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