The River Bend Food Bank seeks $145,000 in donations to unlock matching state funds amid federal SNAP uncertainty.

The River Bend Food Bank in Davenport, Iowa, is seeking $145,000 in cash donations by the end of November to unlock $145,418 in state matching funds, part of Governor Kim Reynolds’ initiative to support food banks amid federal SNAP funding uncertainty. The state will match cash donations up to $1 million if SNAP benefits remain unfunded, with funds usable only for food purchases. The food bank says demand has surged due to economic pressures, and cash donations are more effective than in-kind gifts. Donations must be made online through the food bank’s website and distributed by November 30. The match is only valid before federal SNAP benefits are restored, and only previously donated cash will be matched if benefits resume.