The Black Hawk County COVID-19 Cooperative Disaster Response Fund is granting the Northeast Iowa Food Bank $50,000 as they continue to meet the needs of the community.
KWWL reports this is the first grant the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa has made in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This grant will be used to match gifts to support the food bank's work in Black Hawk County.
Donations to the Northeast Iowa Food Bank COVID-19 Emergency Preparedness Fund will be matched dollar for dollar up to $50,000 to help the organization continue to serve the needs of the community during the pandemic.
Nearly 75% of the food bank's usual supply comes from donated groceries, but since people are staying home to slow the spread of coronavirus, they are anticipating that grocery donations will fall. There will be significant costs to continue operating. The food bank has also seen a decrease in the number of people who show up to volunteer.
As fundraising continues throughout the pandemic, funds will be released on a rolling basis, making it easier to adapt to the ongoing needs of the community.
Click here to make a gift to the Northeast Iowa Food Bank COVID-19 Emergency Preparedness Fund. Gifts can also be mailed to Northeast Iowa Food Bank, 1605 Lafayette St., Waterloo, IA 50703. Checks should be made out to Northeast Iowa Food Bank COVID-19 Emergency Preparedness Fund.
Gifts can also be made to the Black Hawk County COVID-19 Cooperative Disaster Response Fund to provide more grant opportunities for nonprofits serving Black Hawk County. Click here to make a gift to the fund. Gifts can also be sent to the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa, 3117 Greenhill Circle, Cedar Falls, IA 50613. Checks should be made out to Black Hawk County COVID-19 Cooperative Disaster Response Fund.
For more information about the Black Hawk County COVID-19 Cooperative Disaster Response Fund, click here or contact CFNEIA at 319-287-9106.
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