Food Bank Shows Increased '10 Demand

The total amount of food handed out by the Food Bank of Iowa grew by more than 15% in 2010, showing that there is still a great need, from people who have fallen on hard times. More than six million pounds of food passed in and out of their warehouse in 2010 alone. But the greatest increase came during the final two months of the year. In November and December alone, nearly 1.2 million pounds of food was distributed, more than 20% more than the same two month period in 2009.