2017 Iowa Hunger Directory 2017 Edition | Page 243

Food Bank of Siouxland DESCRIPTION CONTACT NAME Linda Scheid EMAIL [email protected] PHONE The Food Bank of Siouxland was founded in 1991 to serve community charities in Sioux City with feeding programs to nourish the needy, the ill and children. The Food Bank strives to be responsive to the needs of its agencies, donors and volunteers. They were established to provide a year- round source of food to these organizations. Today their outreach includes eleven counties in the Siouxland area. Currently, the Food Bank of Siouxland provides food to nearly 125 member agencies. 712-255-9741 OFFICE ADDRESS 1313 11th Street Sioux City, IA 51105 TYPE OF WORK Food Bank COUNTIES Cherokee Crawford Ida Lyon Monona Plymouth Sioux Woodbury Page | 242 HOW TO HELP Iowans can support the Food Bank of Siouxland through volunteering or through donations of money or food. Volunteers are especially needed to organize fundraisers and food drives. Fundraisers are especially significant because the Food Bank of Siouxland is able to leverage every dollar donated into $13 worth of food. Food drives are also a source of significant support. People who are interested in volunteering should call 712-255-9741, email [email protected] or visit their website to get started.