Fight Hunger

Join us on
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
at the Iowa State Capitol to educate
our legislators about the face of hunger in Iowa.

Participation is free, but registration is required.

 

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2026 State Legislative Agenda

The Iowa Food Bank Association (IFBA) is comprised of six trusted Feeding America food banks that work together to:

  • Ensure that Iowans have enough to eat to stay healthy and productive 
  • Educate and advocate for policies that eliminate food insecurity
  • Efficiently and effectively serve Iowans facing hunger

Protect Access to SNAP

Support education, access and funding to SNAP for eligible Iowans:

  • Educate on impacts of $13M (FY 2027) and potential $26M (FY 2028) federal to state SNAP cost shifts. Clarify any additional cuts to SNAP and impacts to shifting the burden onto food banks and pantries.
  • Promote accountability and program integrity through partnership with the state.

Choose Iowa

Increase the current state appropriation for Iowa food banks to purchase local and Iowa-produced foods:

  • Increase current standing appropriation of $200,000 for food banks to purchase Iowa-grown, produced or processed foods to distribute to Iowans. 

Double Up Food Bucks

Increase funding for Double Up Food Bucks, a program that helps low-income Iowans purchase fresh fruits and vegetables through SNAP:

  • $1 million annual appropriation to support Double Up Food Bucks, administered by Iowa’s Healthiest State Initiative.

Download a PDF of this Agenda

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Policy changes are critical to ending hunger in Iowa. Along with Iowa’s six Feeding America partner food banks, the Iowa Food Bank Association helps lead efforts to advocate for state and federal policies that make us more efficient and effective in serving the more than 385,130 Iowa adults, children, and seniors. Learn about the Food Insecurity statistics in Iowa.

But we need your help! We need anti-hunger advocates - like you - to share their stories with lawmakers and educate elected officials about how hunger impacts their community.

Fight Hunger Day on the Hill
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Iowa State Capitol
Free to attend, but registration is required.

Before visiting with your lawmakers, the IFBA prepares you with the necessary training and resources. We’ll hold a webinar the week before, provide you with the proper information and materials, and teach you how to talk to your legislators. Our goal is to train you to become an effective advocate, not only on Day on the Hill, but also in your community.

For more information, email advocacy@iowafba.org.