In the News
River Bend Food Bank Calls on Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois to “Play Your Part” During Hunger Action Month
River Bend Food Bank is joining food banks nationwide in observing Hunger Action Month in September. This annual awareness campaign, led by Feeding America and its network of food banks,...
River Bend Food Bank’s NorthPark and SouthPark Mall Pantries Adjust Hours of Operations
Effective August 31, 2026, River Bend Food Bank’s NorthPark and SouthPark pantries will have new hours. This adjustment will improve the service guests receive, as well as help the River...
Food for Thought
Fresh Food and Caring Neighbors
Serving With a Smile
Helping Families Thrive
Petra is a familiar, cheerful face at the SouthPark Mall Food Pantry. She comes for additional support to feed her family — but also to see the friendly neighbors. “This...
Cultivating a Stronger Tomorrow
John Maxwell and his wife, Joan, are fifth-generation farmers and owners of Cinnamon Ridge Farms, a century farm rooted in Iowa agriculture for generations. Together, they have built an award-winning...
Women Fighting Hunger shatters fundraising record, raising $166,000 for River Bend Food Bank’s school programs
River Bend’s March 26 Women Fighting Hunger event beat all-time fundraising records, raising more than $166,000 to fill the shelves of River Bend’s school-based programs. Nearly 600 attendees at Rhythm...
Partner Spotlight: Birdies for Charity
Micaela Booth has served as the director of Birdies for Charity, the charitable arm of the John Deere Classic, for a little over four years now. She leads the program,...
“It Helps My Family a Lot”
Children need lots of healthy food to keep them growing, playing, and learning … and that need doesn’t take a break for the summer. Thanks to compassionate supporters like you,...