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36th Student Hunger Drive Ends with Record-Breaking Numbers
After a record year in 2021, the Student Hunger Drive came back for the 36th year with renewed energy and a drive to do even more good during this challenging...
36th Annual Student Hunger Drive Kicks-Off Strong
DAVENPORT, IOWA– After last year’s event raised a record 734,781 meals, the Student Hunger Drive is back! This year, with fewer food donations from USDA programs and manufacturers/distributors and increased...
Summertime Produce Gets a Boost From Nayak Farms Donation
Nayak Farms Delivers Sweet Corn Donation to River Bend Food Bank The River Bend Food Bank received a special delivery from a farm designed to give back to others. The...
Vinegar to Vegetables: Founding Director Reflects on River Bend Food Bank’s 40-Year History
As we tell the story of the Food Bank and its future, we need to put it in the context of the past. So, Tom and Caren, tell us –...
River Bend Food Bank welcomes familiar face as new President & CEO
DAVENPORT, IA – River Bend Food Bank (RBFB) Board Chair Janet Mathis today announced the Board has hired Nancy Renkes, of Eau Claire, Wisc., as the new President and Chief...
NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH PHA WILL HELP TRACK HEALTHY FOOD DISTRIBUTION
River Bend Food Bank Joins Partnership for a Healthier America’s Healthy Hunger Relief Initiative National partnership will radically improve the quality of food distributed by River Bend Food Bank to...
BUSHELS FOR HUNGER FUNDRAISER EXCEEDS 1.3 MILLION MEALS
Farm Bureau’s “Bushels for Hunger” Donates 112,000 Meals in 2022 From the IL Farm Bureau – District 3: Quad Cities Illinois farmers are helping local families with a donation to...
RIVER BEND FOOD BANK TURNS 40, ANNOUNCES CAPITAL CAMPAIGN TO END HUNGER
February 15, 2022: Davenport, Iowa – Today, the Food Bank announced the EXPANDING to End Hunger capital campaign project to expand its facility at 4010 Kimmel Drive in Davenport, Iowa. This much-needed additional...