DAVENPORT, Iowa — Davenport's River Bend Food Bank received a sizable donation from a partnership between Casey's General Store and Feeding America.
The gas station and convenience store chain partnered with the nonprofit to distribute half a million dollars to communities across the company's 16-state reach.
River Bend is getting $5000 as part of a $22,500 package for Iowa communities, including other food banks in Des Moines, Hiawatha, Waterloo, Sioux City.
In the press release, Casey's described the partnership, saying, "Food insecurity has been greatly exacerbated by the pandemic, putting America’s children at an even greater risk. By donating to Feeding America’s new COVID-19 Response Fund, which allows for every dollar raised to be used to direct food and funds to local food banks that reach Casey’s communities, as well as their established programs, Casey’s can help immediately get meals to kids and their families. In addition to the cash donation to your local food bank(s), this partnership will include volunteer efforts and additional in-kind food donations by Casey’s throughout the coming year."
You can learn how to support the River Bend Food Bank yourself here.