WATERLOO, Iowa (KCRG) - Veridian Credit Union is donating $100,000 to organizations that are fighting food insecurity across Iowa, Nebraska and Minnesota.

The funding will be shared among area food banks, local pantries and programs that offer free Thanksgiving meals.

“Like many credit unions, Veridian was founded on the need to support our communities and the people in them,” said Veridian President and CEO Renee Christoffer. “The number of people facing food insecurity in our communities is growing, and it’s important that we support those working to address it – especially this holiday season.”

The following food banks and pantries will receive funding:

Iowa:

Food Bank of Iowa – Des Moines, Iowa

Northeast Iowa Food Bank – Waterloo, Iowa

Hawkeye Area Community Action Program (HACA

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