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Pandemic-era benefit expansions meant households in Iowa and across the nation had more dollars they could put towards food. But with those benefits significantly lowered, many are facing a hungry reality.
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Hace poco, Ramos convirtió su empresa Hot Tamale Catering en una organización sin fines de lucro para ofrecer un espacio seguro y una comida nutritiva a los niños de la zona sur de Des Moines. Cambia el menú todos los días, pero hay algo que se mantiene constante: siempre cocina desde cero con ingredientes frescos.
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A new nonprofit has opened in Des Moines to offer students help with nutrition and safety. It all started when one woman noticed there was a gap in after school support.
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Starting today, Iowans will see a reduction in their SNAP benefits tied to pandemic funding.
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Iowans who have experience with hunger and food insecurity are invited to share their stories this weekend at a 'Storytellers Roundtable.'
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A Des Moines food pantry is expanding its headquarters to better meet communities’ needs. The organization has launched a campaign to help raise money for the move.
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A new report by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation found that 16.9 percent of Iowa's kids ages 10 to 17 are obese.
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A culturally-specific food pantry and delivery service for Latinos in Iowa will expand its capacity. The organization received unexpected national support.
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Food experts from across the country met virtually today for the 15th Iowa Hunger Summit. They discussed how to address food insecurity in Iowa.
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Bridget Williams Robinson and Jovountae Robinson created the nonprofit Bridge Under the Bridge the day after the devestating 2020 derecho. A year later, they're still helping their neighbors.