Live United Food Drive

Our Neighbors in Need are Counting on You!

The LIVE UNITED Food Drive is being held April 22 - May 2, 2024.
The LIVE UNITED Food Drive is a vital charitable giving event held by the United Way of Story County that collects food, hygiene items, and money to fill up Story County's emergency food pantries and meal sites.
Together, we can work toward alleviating food insecurity and ensuring that everyone has access to sufficient and nourishing food.
First National Bank is pleased to partner with United Way of Story County again this year by encouraging area residents to help reduce the food insecurity rate and by serving as a collection site. We will have drop-off boxes at our banks located at: 405 5th Street in Ames, 2406 Grand Avenue in Ames, 3334 Lincoln Way in Ames.

Story County has historically faced significant food insecurity challenges. Story County is currently experiencing the highest rates of childhood food insecurity in decades. The food pantries are reporting that requests for food assistance have continued to increase at a rapid pace.
Between 27-32% of all Story County school-aged children qualify for free-or-reduced price lunches.
Five schools in Story County have 43-51% of children eligible for free-or-reduced price lunches.
Eight schools have 30-39% of children eligible for free-or-reduced price lunches.

Donate Money: Cash donations will go straight to the food pantries, giving them maximum flexibility to purchase needed items as they run low. The average cost per meal in Story County is $3.84. You can write a check, drop off cash, or donate through Venmo.
Donate Food: Check out the Pantry Wish List or grab some of your favorite items next time you're at the grocery store. Think of what you'd like to feed your family. Individuals can donate new and unopened shelf-stable food items. Drop them off at any of our collection sites by May 2.
Donate High-Demand Items: Some high-demand items, like paper products, aren't in stock at the food bank, thus can't be purchased at a reduced rate. Our local pantries need these items on their shelves for local families.

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