Iowans Helping Iowans

We’re better together.

Non-perishable food and school supplies will be collected during this event to help our fellow Iowans. Sign up to volunteer for Meals from the Heartland and bring your donation to show that Iowans are better together.

Working side by side, we can make a local—and global—impact.

Non-perishable Food Suggestions:

•    100% Fruit Juice
•    Boxed Meals – Hamburger Helper, Tuna Helper, etc.
•    Canned Fruits and Vegetables
•    Canned Meals and Soups
•    Canned Meats (Tuna, Chicken)
•    Cold Cereal
•    Diapers and Baby Wipes
•    Peanut Butter
Check the expiration date. No expired foods, please. Only donate items that you would eat.

School Supply Suggestions:

•    3-Ring Binder
•    Backpack
•    Board games (new)
•    Colored Pencils
•    Construction Paper
•    Crayons (24 count)
•    Erasers
•    Filler Paper
•    Fine Point Felt Tip Markers
•    Glue Sticks
•    Individually Wrapped Model Magic Clay
•    Lego Sets
•    Markers
•    Pencil Box
•    Pencil Pouch (zip closure)
•    Pencils
•    Pens (black)
•    Pens (blue)
•    Pocket Folders
•    Ruler
•    Scissors
•    Scissors (child size)
•    Spiral Notebook
•    Unlined Journals (not bigger than 8-1/2×11″)
•    Watercolor Markers
•    Watercolor Pencils
•    White Glue