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GRINNELL FOOD COALITION

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FACTS

  • Serving over 400 families

  • Over 1,000 individuals served

  • Over 11,000 food items distributed at Drake Library Food Cupboard
  • Over $350,000 has been provided in vouchers

  • Governor Kim Reynolds visited in 2020 to learn more about the program

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The Grinnell Food Coalition (GFC) is an advisory committee within the Claude W. and Dolly Ahrens Foundation that provides strategic direction and sets goals to support community-wide food needs. GFC is made up of dedicated organizations and individuals who bring valuable expertise, passion, and skills to enhance the local food system.

COMMUNITY PARTNERS

Grinnell Food Coalition is supported by our amazing community partners.

HARVEST GRANT

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

The Grinnell Food Coalition (GFC) Harvest Grant is a pilot program designed to support existing programs, projects, and new initiatives that address food insecurity and enhance local food systems in Grinnell and Poweshiek County. This grant provides financial support to strengthen communities by funding both immediate needs and long-term solutions that promote sustainable food systems.

Press:

Volunteers maintain nine Giving Gardens for fellow residents

By |July 1st, 2023|Categories: Ahrens Park Foundation, Foundation News, Giving Gardens, Grinnell Food Coalition, Imagine Grinnell, Tiger Packs|

July 1, 2023 Grinnell is home again this year [...]

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Proud to be 2023 Grinnell farmer’s market headline sponsor!

By |June 16th, 2023|Categories: Foundation News, Giving Gardens, Grinnell Food Coalition, Tiger Packs|

June 16, 2023 Claude W. & Dolly Ahrens Foundation [...]

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Ahrens Foundation Celebrates 30 Years!

By |March 22nd, 2023|Categories: Ahrens Park Foundation, Foundation News, Giving Gardens, Grinnell Food Coalition, Imagine Grinnell, JPK, P.O.W.E.R. KIDS, Poweshiek Housing Assistance Fund, She Counts, Strong Foundation, Take Away Hunger, Tiger Packs, Vosburg Music Fund|

March 22, 2023 Come celebrate the Claude W. and Dolly [...]

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