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Northeast Iowa Food Bank Every Meal. Every Day. Everyone. Nondiscrimination Statement
In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S.

We provide nutritious food and grocery products to nonprofit organizations and individuals in northeast Iowa, while offering hunger education programs to the area and those in need. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity. Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at 202-720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at 1-800-877-8339. To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/ad-3027.pdf, from any USDA office, or by calling 1-866-632-9992 or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to:

USDA by mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, D.C., 20250-9410; or
By fax: (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or
By email: [email protected]. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Mark your calendars for the Cedar Valley International Food Tasting Event benefiting the NEIFB BackPack Program!
10/28/2026

Mark your calendars for the Cedar Valley International Food Tasting Event benefiting the NEIFB BackPack Program!

Mark your calendars! The International Food Tasting Event returns to Cedar Falls on Sunday, November 15!
Join us from 12:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Saint Patrick Catholic Church for an all-you-can-eat afternoon featuring cuisine from around the world.
Even better? 100% of the proceeds support the Northeast Iowa Food Bank BackPack Program.
$35 Adults | $20 Kids 10 & Under. Save the date and come hungry!

Looking for a fun and unique way to support the Northeast Iowa Food Bank? Join us on Saturday, November 14 for Cranksgiv...
10/28/2026

Looking for a fun and unique way to support the Northeast Iowa Food Bank?

Join us on Saturday, November 14 for Cranksgiving! 🚲

For 18 years, Cranksgiving has brought the community together through a scavenger hunt, bike ride, and food drive all in one, benefiting NEIFB and the Cedar Bend Humane Society! 🥫

Visit https://buff.ly/wnctFfV to learn more and sign up today!

10/27/2026

Thank you to Alliant Energy and local partners for raising over $1.2 million for food banks across Iowa and Wisconsin through their annual Drive Out Hunger event! 🧡

Thank you to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for donating nearly 40,000 pounds of high-quality, nutritio...
10/27/2026

Thank you to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for donating nearly 40,000 pounds of high-quality, nutritious food to NEIFB! 🥫

This amazing donation contained 22 pallets of shelf-stable foods such as flour, peanut butter, peas, beans, pasta, and more, all grown and processed on their own farms. 🌾

These essential food items will help provide up to 48,000 meals throughout our 16-county service area. 🩵

Midwest Latter-day Saints

Here is our   schedule for November! 🚛To find more information, such as times and locations, visit https://www.neifb.org...
10/26/2026

Here is our schedule for November! 🚛

To find more information, such as times and locations, visit https://www.neifb.org/programs/mobile-food-pantry

Please note that due to scheduling conflicts:
- Cresco will distribute on Thursday, November 13
- Osage will distribute on Tuesday, November 17
- Brandon & Lamont will distribute on Thursday, November 19

REMINDER: Waverly will now distribute from 5:00-6:00PM and Lamont will now distribute from 3:15-4:15.

Feed a Family for Thanksgiving! 💚Looking for a way to support northeast Iowans facing food insecurity this holiday seaso...
10/26/2026

Feed a Family for Thanksgiving! 💚

Looking for a way to support northeast Iowans facing food insecurity this holiday season? $45 will provide a family in northeast Iowa with an entire holiday meal!

Give today: https://donorbox.org/feed-a-family-2026

Thank you to Northeast Iowa Realtors for sponsoring this campaign.

TOMORROW!!Chickasaw County: Join us for a Community Conversation on Local Food Access! How can we work together to addre...
10/26/2026

TOMORROW!!

Chickasaw County: Join us for a Community Conversation on Local Food Access!

How can we work together to address food insecurity in our communities?

Join the Northeast Iowa Food Bank on Tuesday, October 27, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the ISU Extension Office in New Hampton for a community-wide conversation about local food access.

We’ll share findings from our recent community assessment, discuss local needs and gaps in services, and explore opportunities to strengthen food security through collaboration and community partnerships.

🥪 Light lunch provided
🤝 Compensation for participation and childcare assistance available if needed

📅 RSVP by scanning the QR code or following this link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Chickasaw2026

Have you spotted our new sign yet? 🧡Next time you're driving along Lafayette St., keep an eye out for our beautiful NEIF...
10/24/2026

Have you spotted our new sign yet? 🧡

Next time you're driving along Lafayette St., keep an eye out for our beautiful NEIFB logo on the side of the building!

👀 Did you know our logo features 16 dots to represent the 16 counties we serve? Learn more about the Capacity Campaign and our 16 counties at neifb.org!

Chickasaw County: Join us for a Community Conversation on Local Food Access! How can we work together to address food in...
10/23/2026

Chickasaw County: Join us for a Community Conversation on Local Food Access!

How can we work together to address food insecurity in our communities?

Join the Northeast Iowa Food Bank on Tuesday, October 27, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the ISU Extension Office in New Hampton for a community-wide conversation about local food access.

We’ll share findings from our recent community assessment, discuss local needs and gaps in services, and explore opportunities to strengthen food security through collaboration and community partnerships.

🥪 Light lunch provided
🤝 Compensation for participation and childcare assistance available if needed

📅 RSVP by scanning the QR code or following this link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Chickasaw2026

Planning a trip to Five Below in Waterloo? For just $1, you can provide a community member with a reusable bag to use fo...
10/23/2026

Planning a trip to Five Below in Waterloo? For just $1, you can provide a community member with a reusable bag to use for groceries and essentials! Purchase at the register to support your community! 💙

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1605 Lafayette Street
Waterloo, IA
50703

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