Northeast Iowa Food Bank

A heartfelt thank you to the Valero Energy Benefit for Children for investing in our mission. This funding will directly support NEIFB's BackPack Program, ensuring children have the food they need to thrive. #NEIFB #NortheastIowaFoodBank #ValeroBFC #BFCBetterTogether

PLATES FOR A PURPOSE welcomes Barnwood Brew! We are excited to welcome Barnwood Brew, located at 3445 Lafayette Rd. in Evansdale, as the newest partner in our Plates for a Purpose initiative. Through this partnership, Barnwood Brew is helping inspire small acts of kindness that can make a real difference for the 45,000 people facing food insecurity across our 16-county service area. The next time you stop by Barnwood Brew, we hope you will consider making a gift to help more individuals and families access the food they need. Are you a restaurant or coffee shop interested in joining Plates for a Purpose? There is no cost to participate, only a shared commitment to raising awareness about hunger in our community. Learn more in our press release: cdn.prod.website-files.com/6137d4de46aeab… Thank you to Barnwood Brew for standing with us in the fight against hunger. #NEIFB #PlatesForAPurpose #EveryMealEveryDayEveryone

REMINDER: The Cedar Valley Food Pantry will be closed every second Wednesday of the month for compliance, deep cleaning, and staff training. The next date closed will be tomorrow, Wednesday, April 8. We appreciate your understanding as we work to maintain a safe, clean, and efficient space for all. Stay updated on upcoming closures by following our social media and visiting our website at neifb.org. The CVFP will reopen on Thursday, April 9. #cedarvalleyfoodpantry #northeastiowafoodbank #neifb #cvfp

MATCH CHALLENGE: All this month, your gift to NEIFB will be matched dollar for dollar up to $40,000! Double the impact as we help provide essential food for those facing food insecurity across northeast Iowa. Thank you for standing with us. Donate today: donorbox.org/2025-general-d… #neifb #everymealeverydayeveryone #NEIFBMatchChallenge #MatchChallenge

EMPTY BOWLS 2026: One week ago, more than 420 supporters of the Northeast Iowa Food Bank gathered at the Bien VenU Event Center to help fight hunger. From our silent and live auctions to the soup buffet, a program featuring young leaders in our community, and our first-ever NEIFB Dessert Auction, it was a wonderful, collaborative evening that reflects the strength and generosity of our community. Together, we achieved record attendance and funds raised, bringing in more than $44,000! Thank you again to everyone who attended and stands with us in our work to fight food insecurity across northeast Iowa. Every Meal. Every Day. Everyone. #EmptyBowls #EmptyBowls2026 #EveryMealEveryDayEveryone #NEIFB

Thank you to Charles City Elks Lodge #418 for donating $500 to NEIFB's Charles City Mobile Pantry! The Charles City Mobile Pantry is one of our largest mobiles serving an average of 317 households per month. We're incredibly grateful for your support of this community! #NEIFB #NortheastIowaFoodBank #CharlesCityMobile #MobilePantry

Here is our #MobilePantry schedule for April! To find more information, such as times and locations, visit neifb.org. #NEIFB #NortheastIowaFoodBank #Cresco #CharlesCity #Manchester #WaverlyShellRock #Tama #WestUnion #GrundyCenter #Guttenburg #Nashua #Osage #BrandonLamont #everymealeverydayeveryone

MATCH CHALLENGE: All this month, your gift to NEIFB will be matched dollar for dollar up to $40,000. Double the impact as we help provide essential food for those facing food insecurity across northeast Iowa. Thank you for standing with us. Donate today: donorbox.org/2025-general-d… #neifb #everymealeverydayeveryone #NEIFBMatchChallenge #MatchChallenge

Thank you to First Bank for supporting the Northeast Iowa Food Bank through the FIRST BANK FIRST BASKET! 🏀 For every home UNI “First Basket” at UNI Athletics men’s and women’s basketball games this season, First Bank donated $100, resulting in a $3,000 gift to help support our work across northeast Iowa. We are grateful to First Bank and Panther Sports Properties for visiting the Food Bank this week to present the check. Thank you for helping us fight hunger in northeast Iowa. Every Meal. Every Day. Everyone. #NEIFB #EveryMealEveryDayEveryone #EverLoyal #1UNI @UNIAthletics @PSPGoCats @FirstBankIowa

Thank you to Goodwill Industries of Northeast Iowa for stopping by to drop off a very generous donation of $1,660.38 from their annual round up event! We appreciate your continued support in fighting food insecurity across northeast Iowa! #NortheastIowaFoodBank #NEIFB #EveryMealEveryDayEveryone #RoundUp #Donate

NEIFB staff attended the Cedar Valley United Way's 2026 Breakfast of Champions this week. We are grateful for their continued support of our mission and congratulate all who were recognized at the event! #NEIFB #everymealeverydayeveryone

PLATES FOR A PURPOSE welcomes Cottonwood Canyon Coffee! We are excited to welcome Cottonwood Canyon Coffee, located at 419 Washington St. in Cedar Falls, as the newest partner in our Plates for a Purpose initiative. By joining this effort, Cottonwood Canyon Coffee is helping encourage simple acts of generosity that support people facing food insecurity across our 16 county service area. The next time you visit Cottonwood Canyon Coffee, we hope you will consider making a gift to help ensure more people have access to the food they need. Are you a restaurant or coffee shop interested in joining Plates for a Purpose? There is no cost to participate, only a shared commitment to raising awareness about hunger in our community. Learn more in our press release: cdn.prod.website-files.com/6137d4de46aeab… Thank you to Cottonwood Canyon Coffee for standing with us in the fight against hunger. #NEIFB #PlatesForAPurpose #EveryMealEveryDayEveryone

EMPTY BOWLS 2026: What an incredible night! Thank you to everyone in our community who showed up on Friday to help fight food insecurity and support our work across northeast Iowa. Because of you, we raised more than $40,000 and welcomed over 420 guests - a new record for NEIFB! We are so grateful to stand alongside a community that continues to show up, give back, and care for one another. Every Meal. Every Day. Everyone. Thank you for standing with us. #EmptyBowls #EveryMealEveryDayEveryone #NEIFB

We want to give a huge thank you to our incredible Volunteer Engagement Intern, Graham! Graham led volunteer groups in repackaging food products, sorting donations, and packing bulk food items. He also played an important role in Pack the Dome and Empty Bowls, serving on the Empty Bowls committee and helping secure silent auction items. Graham has been a huge support to our team, and his dedication and willingness to help out wherever needed will truly be missed. Wishing you all the best in what’s ahead! #NortheastIowaFoodBank #NEIFB #ThankYou

PLATES FOR A PURPOSE welcomes Tata Yaya and Cup of Joe! We are excited to welcome Tata Yaya and Cup of Joe as the newest partners in our Plates for a Purpose initiative. By joining this effort, they are helping encourage simple acts of generosity that support people facing food insecurity across our 16-county service area. The next time you visit either establishment, we hope you will consider making a gift to help ensure more people have access to the food they need. Are you a restaurant or coffee shop interested in joining Plates for a Purpose? There is no cost to participate, only a shared commitment to raising awareness about hunger in our community. Learn more in our press release: cdn.prod.website-files.com/6137d4de46aeab… Thank you to Tata Yaya and Cup of Joe for standing with us in the fight against hunger. #NEIFB #PlatesForAPurpose #EveryMealEveryDayEveryone

We'll see you tonight at Empty Bowls 2026! Thank you for being part of this important work as we fight hunger together. We really look forward to seeing everyone this evening at Bien VenU. Event begins at 6pm. #EmptyBowls #EveryMealEveryDayEveryone #NEIFB

PLATES FOR A PURPOSE welcomes The Vibe! We are excited to welcome The Vibe Coffee & Ice Cream, located at 1828 Waterloo Rd in Cedar Falls, as the newest partner in our Plates for a Purpose initiative. By joining this effort, The Vibe is helping encourage acts of generosity that support those facing food insecurity throughout our 16-county service area. The next time you visit The Vibe, we hope you will consider making a small gift to help ensure more people have access to the food they need. Are you a restaurant or coffee shop interested in joining Plates for a Purpose? There is no cost to participate, only a shared commitment to raising awareness about hunger in our community. Learn more in our press release: cdn.prod.website-files.com/6137d4de46aeab… Thank you to The Vibe for standing with us in the fight against hunger. #NEIFB #PlatesForAPurpose #EveryMealEveryDayEveryone