Food Bank for the Heartland

3. a partnership with area schools offering packs of weekend breakfasts and lunches to children
5. the largest county in Nebraska
8. measures how much food is needed to raise consumption at every income level to meet the nutritional target of 2,100 calories per capita per day, a minimum intake to sustain a healthy and active lifestyle
11. current judge of Bravo’s Top Chef and the Food Bank’s 2025 Celebrity Chef
13. a feeling of discomfort caused by lack of food
14. pantries, churches and other organizations working with FBFH to supply food to those in need
17. pantry with this program and the help of partners, FBFH delivers food to communities in need
19. Hunger Action Month
20. to eliminate hunger in the Heartland by ensuring consistent access to healthy foods through community partnerships
21. the federal entity that oversees the SNAP program
23. the company that matches donations, dollar for dollar up to $500,000, for the BackPack Program

1. the largest county in Iowa served by FBFH, with 959 square miles in total area
2. Bill a law that outlines the United States' agricultural and food policies and funds the SNAP program
4. Our values include respect, integrity, and _______________
6. supporting a particular cause or policy
7. a guild dedicated to supporting the Food Bank through fundraising, promotion of community awareness, and volunteerism
9. people who give of their time to help FBFH reach its goals
10. a feeling of expectation and an optimistic state of mind
12. to eliminate hunger in our communities
15. a federal program that provides emergency food assistance at no cost to the individual
16. a public benefit program that provides supplemental food to low-income families
18. with its stringent adherence to food-processing safety standards,allows FBFH to properly handle bulk quantities of food
22. a nationwide network of food banks, food pantries, and local meal programs with the goal of helping people get the food and resources they need to thrive