Survey Data Reveals Broad Public Support for Nutrition Assistance Programs
A recent survey conducted by the Iowa Food Bank Association of over 900 registered voters (40% Republican, 29% Democrat, 31% Independent) found that a large majority of Iowans support public-sector efforts to make healthy food more accessible. According to the study, 80% of Iowans support increased…
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Celebrating Wendy Boyer’s Retirement After 24 Years of Service
After more than two decades of nourishing her community with care, kindness, and countless home‑cooked meals, Wendy Boyer, Belle Plaine Senior Dining Cook, is retiring. Wendy has spent 24 years as a cook, including nine and a half years with HACAP, where her dedication has touched the lives of older…
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HACAP Names Aron Brecht as Next Food Reservoir Director
Brecht brings more than six years of experience within HACAP to the role, most recently serving as Community Food Systems Manager for the Food Reservoir. In that position, he played a key role in building strong relationships with local food producers and sourcing institutions, while also providing…
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HACAP Announces Retirement of Delaware County Coordinator Deb Hamblin After 21 Years of Service
Hawkeye Area Community Action Program (HACAP) announces the retirement of Deb Hamblin, Delaware County Coordinator, after 21 years of dedicated service to Community Action. Her final day with the organization will be February 6, 2026.
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HACAP Promotes Kim Guardado to Chief Operating Officer
Longtime HACAP leader steps into key operational role. Hawkeye Area Community Action Program (HACAP) is announcing the promotion of Kim Guardado, who currently serves as Food Reservoir Director, to the role of Chief Operating Officer (COO) starting this month. Guardado brings 24 years of dedicated…
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