Food as Medicine Program Shows Strong Local Health Gains, Backed by National Report
Jul 8, 2026
As Feeding America releases the Food as Medicine 3.0 (FAM3) Cumulative Report—the largest national evaluation of Food as…
Marion Arts Festival’s Empty Bowls Donates $9,077 to HACAP Food Reservoir
Jul 1, 2026
The Marion Arts Festival Empty Bowls Committee announced a donation of $9,077 to HACAP’s Food Reservoir Program, representing…
HACAP Names Debbie Ackerman as Next Health Alliance Director
Jun 22, 2026
Hawkeye Area Community Action Program (HACAP) is pleased to announce that Debbie Ackerman, current Johnson County, Community…
State Investment in Choose Iowa Connects Iowa Farms to Iowa Families
May 11, 2026
Des Moines, Iowa (May 8, 2026) – Iowa policymakers approved $200,000 to continue the state’s Choose Iowa initiative—an…
Survey Data Reveals Broad Public Support for Nutrition Assistance Programs
Mar 9, 2026
A recent survey conducted by the Iowa Food Bank Association of over 900 registered voters (40% Republican, 29% Democrat, 31%…
Celebrating Wendy Boyer’s Retirement After 24 Years of Service
Feb 17, 2026
After more than two decades of nourishing her community with care, kindness, and countless home‑cooked meals, Wendy Boyer, Belle…
HACAP Names Aron Brecht as Next Food Reservoir Director
Feb 12, 2026
Brecht brings more than six years of experience within HACAP to the role, most recently serving as Community Food Systems…
HACAP Announces Retirement of Delaware County Coordinator Deb Hamblin After 21 Years of Service
Jan 30, 2026
Hawkeye Area Community Action Program (HACAP) announces the retirement of Deb Hamblin, Delaware County Coordinator, after 21…
HACAP Promotes Kim Guardado to Chief Operating Officer
Jan 9, 2026
Longtime HACAP leader steps into key operational role. Hawkeye Area Community Action Program (HACAP) is announcing the promotion…
