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“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,...
When School Lets Out, We Step In
When the final school bell rings in the coming weeks and summer break begins, our thoughts turn to the thousands of children whose primary food source comes from meals in...
With Your Support, Rachel Feels Relieved!
For Rachel, weekly visits to the SouthPark Mall Food Pantry, operated by River Bend Food Bank, are a whole family outing. She often brings her mother, Sonja, her good friend...
Iowa Food Bank Association survey shines light on food insecurity, need for increased state support
New survey data from the Iowa Food Bank Association shows strong support for state-level nutrition programs. Survey results show 71% of respondents think food insecurity in Iowa is a concern, and half said the state of Iowa...
River Bend’s Women Fighting Hunger event to feature legendary coach Lisa Bluder
The sold-out sixth annual Women Fighting Hunger fundraising event for River Bend Food Bank will feature Hall of Fame coach Lisa Bluder. Nearly 600 people will gather at Rhythm City Casino, Davenport, for the March 26 event...
River Bend Food Bank stands ready amid partial shutdown
River Bend Food Bank is preparing once again to weather the storm as the federal government entered a partial shutdown at midnight Jan. 31. President and CEO Chris Ford said...
An update on SNAP in the new year
January brings changes for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, SNAP, with several states restricting the purchase of soft drinks and candy. In Iowa’s case, the state is restricting using benefits for the purchase of all...
2025 Year in Review
Chicago Bears’ charity donates $25,000 to River Bend Food Bank
DAVENPORT, IOWA –Bears Care, the Chicago Bears charitable organization, has donated $25,000 to River Bend Food Bank. Thanks to the match made possible through the Quad Cities Community Foundation River...
River Bend Food Bank announces holiday pantry schedule
DAVENPORT, IOWA – River Bend Food Bank’s NorthPark and SouthPark pantries will follow an adjusted end-of-year holiday schedule, this includes extended hours in advance of holiday closures. NorthPark Mall Pantry: ...