WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Fareway Stores and the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation donated a truckload of protein to Iowa’s six Feeding America food banks through their annual Meat the Need partnership.
The donation delivered to the Food Bank of Iowa included nearly 24,000 pounds of protein, which equals 100,000 servings for Iowans in need. The protein will be distributed statewide through the Iowa Food Bank Association in partnership with the Food Bank of Iowa.
This 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.
“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.
Johnson said food insecurity is a challenge facing many families. “Iowa Farm Bureau is proud to continue our partnership with Fareway to provide fresh, high-quality protein to those who need support,” Johnson said.
Jeff Cook, vice president of market operations for Fareway Stores, said providing families with access to quality protein is one of the most impactful ways to support neighbors facing hunger. “Fareway is proud to continue our partnership with Iowa Farm Bureau and Food Bank of Iowa through the Meat the Need program,” Cook said. “Together, we are helping deliver nutritious meals to Iowans while supporting the farmers and communities that are at the heart of our state.”
Food Bank of Iowa President and CEO Tami Nielsen said the dedicated partnership means the world to the organization and neighbors facing hunger. “Nearly 100,000 Iowans will soon sit down to a nutritious meal with a variety of different proteins thanks to this meaningful donation,” Nielsen said.
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