Food Assistance
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Miller-Meeks’ voting record under review heading into midterms
The state’s 1st Congressional District face-off between Republican incumbent US Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks and Democratic challenger Christina Bohannan is among the most closely watched House races.
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Iowa’s 3rd District candidates pitch contrasting plans on affordability
As the anticipated midterm election approaches, affordability has become one of the focuses of the campaign trail for Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District. Trone Garriott argued on the podcast “blind cuts” to federal programs are pushing necessary goods out of reach for many families.
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Rob Sand vows to keep taking summer EBT as Iowa pantry need grows
Asked at a Coralville pantry roundtable whether Iowa would stay in the federal summer EBT program, the Democratic nominee for governor said, “We’ll keep taking it.”
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Community donates enough to let Coralville pantry give free meals to anyone
Once reserved for kids only, the program has now expanded to allow anyone to enjoy free meals, regardless of age.
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Iowa’s rural counties are losing SNAP fastest under new federal work rules
Iowa’s food assistance rolls have shrunk by tens of thousands since Republicans passed their signature tax and spending law — and the state’s own data shows rural, aging counties are being hit hardest.
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Which Iowa grocery stores have the best deals?
Grocery prices are bacon our hearts, so we dug into the best deals across Iowa. Check out these 8 chains and local stores that will save you a pretty penny.
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What to know about Iowa’s only pay-it-forward café
One Iowa eatery is doing more than simply serving food. Discover how the state’s only pay-it-forward cafe is creating a community—and keeping it fed.
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The Iowa industry that built families and fought racism—then vanished
Iowa’s meatpacking history is an essential part of the state’s overall story. Here’s why.
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Tapestry Farms Executive Director Ann McGlynn on bringing joy to the Quad Cities’ refugee community
Tapestry Farms provides resources to the Quad Cities’ refugee community. We spoke with executive director Ann McGlynn about how its mission has changed lives for the better.
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Iowa grandma worries about feeding her grandkids as cuts to SNAP loom
President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act will serve up more barriers for families to enroll in school meal programs, like SNAP. Iowa school officials are bracing themselves—hoping they can help make sure their students will have full stomachs so they can learn.
