WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Fareway Stores, Inc. and the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF) announced Nov. 6 the donation of a truckload of protein to Iowa’s six Feeding America food banks as part of their annual Meat the Need partnership. The donation delivered this morning to the Food Bank of Iowa included nearly 24,000 pounds of protein— the equivalent of 100,000 servings for Iowans in need.
This year marks the fifth consecutive year of the partnership, which brings together Iowa farmers, Fareway customers and employees, and hunger-relief advocates to address food insecurity across the state. The protein donation will be distributed statewide through the Iowa Food Bank Association in partnership with the Food Bank of Iowa.
“Iowa farmers are committed to growing and raising the food that our communities depend on, and we’re proud to help support our neighbors across Iowa during a time of need,” Iowa Farm Bureau President Brent Johnson said. “Food insecurity is a challenge facing many families, and Iowa Farm Bureau is proud to continue our partnership with Fareway to provide fresh, high-quality protein to those who need support.”
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