Governor Kim Reynolds has directed the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services to convene regular meetings with food banks and pantries since federal food assistance for over 130,000 Iowa households will likely be delayed due to the government shutdown. Federal officials already directed states not to issue SNAP benefits in November. Iowa food pantries and food banks are preparing for a spike in demand. Annette Hacker is chief communications and strategy officer for the Food Bank of Iowa. https://kiow.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/27/2025/10/RIkayNovfood2.mp3

Kathy Underhill is CEO of the Des Moines Area Religious Council, which runs a network of 14 food pantries. https://kiow.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/27/2025/10/RIkayNovfood1.mp3

Governor Reynolds says she’s reviewing the food

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