UFP In The News
Urbandale Food Pantry marks one year in new facility, sees increase in families served
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Urbandale Food Pantry Documentary
This is more than a building, it’s a story. A look at the history, heart, and vision behind the Urbandale Food Pantry and the community that made this new facility possible.
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This is more than a building, it’s a story. A look at the history, heart, and vision behind the Urbandale Food Pantry and the community that made this new facility possible.
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Central Iowa pantries see record need ahead of Thanksgiving
Some central Iowa food pantries are asking for the public's help as they work to provide turkeys for people in their communities.
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Some central Iowa food pantries are asking for the public's help as they work to provide turkeys for people in their communities.
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Feeding Futures
Closing the Gap on Hunger: Urbandale Food Pantry ensures no family faces food insecurity alone
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Closing the Gap on Hunger: Urbandale Food Pantry ensures no family faces food insecurity alone
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Delay in EBT Funds causes record demand at Urbandale Food Pantry
In just four hours, the Urbandale Food Pantry served 112 families, surpassing the previous record of fewer than 90.
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In just four hours, the Urbandale Food Pantry served 112 families, surpassing the previous record of fewer than 90.
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Community hub serves diverse needs at Urbandale Food Pantry
After moving to a new space earlier this year, the Urbandale Food Pantry has launched a community hub of services
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After moving to a new space earlier this year, the Urbandale Food Pantry has launched a community hub of services
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Why are food insecure Iowa seniors not applying for SNAP benefits?
The line outside the Creston Area Food Bank was already about six people deep an hour before the pantry was scheduled to open.
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The line outside the Creston Area Food Bank was already about six people deep an hour before the pantry was scheduled to open.
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COMMON GROUND: LOOKING FOR LEADERS
On Fridays the Urbandale Food Pantry is closed, but Patty Sneddon-Kisting is accepting bags of groceries from a drive-up donor.
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On Fridays the Urbandale Food Pantry is closed, but Patty Sneddon-Kisting is accepting bags of groceries from a drive-up donor.
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As Urbandale Food Pantry outgrows its space, city to help pay for new location
The Urbandale Food Pantry plans to acquire a new building to meet the community's needs.
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The Urbandale Food Pantry plans to acquire a new building to meet the community's needs.
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Iowa to spend millions kicking families off food stamps. More states may follow
Food banks in the state say that they are already facing a surge in demand and that the legislation will only exacerbate that
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Food banks in the state say that they are already facing a surge in demand and that the legislation will only exacerbate that
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DMARC food pantries break single-day record of customers
Most of the time when you hear about a record being broken it's a good thing. I wish this was one of those times. Unfortunately, our record breaking statistics are serving more individuals!
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Most of the time when you hear about a record being broken it's a good thing. I wish this was one of those times. Unfortunately, our record breaking statistics are serving more individuals!
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DMARC Food Pantry Network Breaks Single-Day Record of Individuals Assisted
the DMARC Food Pantry Network assisted 1,530 individuals, setting a new single-day record. We fully anticipate that November will be the busiest month in the 46-year history of the DMARC Food Pantry Network.
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the DMARC Food Pantry Network assisted 1,530 individuals, setting a new single-day record. We fully anticipate that November will be the busiest month in the 46-year history of the DMARC Food Pantry Network.
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DMARC Food Pantry Network Breaks Single-Day Record of Individuals Assisted
Food insecurity continues to increase as need for assistance rises
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Food insecurity continues to increase as need for assistance rises
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Partner Profile: Urbandale Food Pantry
While all partner food pantries in the DMARC Food Pantry Network have made adaptations during the pandemic, Urbandale Food Pantry has been especially innovative in its approach
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While all partner food pantries in the DMARC Food Pantry Network have made adaptations during the pandemic, Urbandale Food Pantry has been especially innovative in its approach
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