The Iowa Finance Authority and Iowa Economic Development Authority are encouraging Iowans to support local homelessness service providers and food banks during the Give Where You Live Week of Action, Nov. 15-21. The statewide initiative invites individuals and businesses to donate supplies, volunteer or organize donation drives, then challenge others to do the same. The campaign coincides with National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week and continues through Giving Tuesday on Dec. 1. According to Iowa’s January 2026 Point-in-Time count, 3,147 people were experiencing homelessness statewide, including 748 who were unsheltered. Participants are encouraged to share their efforts on social media using #GiveWhereYouLiveIA.
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