Feed Iowa First

The mission of Feed Iowa First and our Fresh Revolution is about making sure residents of Linn County, no matter their socioeconomic class, have access to healthy nutritious food. Access to good nutrition is vital to health, learning, longevity and quality of life. Feed Iowa First has three programs through which we strive to accomplish this mission. It is only through these vital partnerships of locally-grown and gleaned produce that enables Feed Iowa First to supply thousands of pounds of fresh produce to food pantries in Linn County. The produce that Feed Iowa First distributes is specifically grown for Linn County residents that are struggling with access to fresh, healthy and affordable produce. Our produce is provided at no-cost to patrons and no eligibility application is required. Our Grow Don't Mow program creates growing partnerships with businesses, faith organizations, social service organizations and schools and puts the soil to work in open spaces to grow fresh produce. Feed Iowa First currently has 18 urban partnerships. This program resulted in a 46% contribution to the total produce donated by Feed Iowa First in 2018.