Food Bank of Southern Iowa
DESCRIPTION
CONTACT NAME
Neal Abbott
EMAIL
[email protected]
PHONE
641-682-3403
OFFICE ADDRESS
705 West Main Street
Ottumwa, IA 52501
The Food Bank of Southern Iowa is a private, non-profit charitable
organization whose mission is to alleviate hunger through food distribution,
partnership, and education. The Food Bank of Southern Iowa solicits,
receives, inventories, and distributes donated food and grocery products.
These products are distributed to partner agencies in 13 Southern Iowa
counties who directly serve needy families and individuals through a
variety of programs. As a non-profit food bank, their primary role is to
provide food to the charitable agencies offering direct service to hungry
Iowans.
The Food Bank of Southern Iowa has also implemented two programs in
Southern Iowa. The HUSH program is a cooperative effort among the food
bank, Department of Natural Resources, and deer hunters to provide deer
meat to Iowans in need. The Backpack Buddies program provides food to
low-income children who do not have access to free or reduced lunch
programs.
TYPE OF WORK
Food Bank
HOW TO HELP
COUNTIES
Appanoose
Davis
Des Moines
Henry
Jefferson
Keokuk
Lee
Louisa
Mahaska
Monroe
Van Buren
Wapello
Wayne
The Food Bank of Southern Iowa is always in need of monetary donations
to cover costs of operation, including warehouse rent and electricity for
operating freezers. Iowans can donate online through their website.
Donations of food are also welcomed, and volunteers are always needed
to organize food drives.
People who are interested in supporting the Food Bank of Southern Iowa
through donations or volunteering should contact Neil at 641-682-3403.
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