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,...

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...

Words From the President & CEO

We Need Your Support This Summer As the days get longer and the weather warms up, thoughts naturally turn to the upcoming break. Vacations, pool days, picnics, and freedom from...

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

Faith, Food, and a Fresh Start

Timothy is a resident at the Galesburg Rescue Mission, a River Bend Food Bank hunger-relief partner that provides food, shelter, and support to individuals in need. He arrived last May,...