About Food Bank of Siouxland
Alleviating hunger in Siouxland by providing access to nutritious food for all; serve as the main year‑round food supplier for nonprofit agencies, schools, and feeding programs across an 11‑county service area.
Focus Areas
hunger reliefemergency food assistancefood distribution to pantries and soup kitchenschild hunger / backpack programsmobile pantry outreachnutrition (protein and fresh produce distribution)food drives and community engagement
Who They Fund
food-insecure individuals and householdslocal communitiespartner nonprofit agencies (food banks, pantries)
Funding Style
About Food Bank of Siouxland
Food Bank of Siouxland Inc centers its grantmaking on hunger relief through a network of local agencies, churches, schools, and feeding programs across Siouxland. Recent grants show repeated support for community-based food distribution, with large awards going to groups such as Community Action Agency in Sioux City, which received $386,575 in 2025, and Morningside Lutheran Church, which received $244,445 in 2023 and $215,471 in 2025 for FEED NEEDY. The pattern points to a funder that supplies food and related resources year-round rather than funding one-off projects. Its work is tied to direct service and partner support. Grants are used to move food through established local channels, including nonprofit agencies and faith-based organizations serving people who need emergency food assistance, backpack support, soup kitchens, and pantry distributions. Recipients appear across multiple years, which suggests ongoing relationships rather than isolated transactions. The largest recent awards are concentrated in Sioux City and nearby communities, reinforcing the organization’s role as a regional food supplier within its 11-county service area. The grantmaking is practical and operational, built around keeping feeding programs stocked and able to serve households consistently.
What Food Bank of Siouxland Funds
A major part of the foundation’s grantmaking supports agency food distribution. Community Action Agency in Sioux City received $300,680 in 2024 for Feed Needy, and the same organization also received $386,575 in 2025 for FEEDY NEEDY, showing continuing support for local food access. Church-based feeding partners are another clear channel. St Thomas Episcopal Church in Sioux City was awarded $204,468 in 2024 for Feed Needy and $231,960 in 2025 for FEED NEEDY. Grace United Methodist Church also received $128,258 in 2024 for Feed Needy and $228,262 in 2025 for FEED NEEDY. The foundation also funds broader community feeding capacity. Midtown Family Community Center in Sioux City received $120,104 in 2024 and $121,047 in 2025, while Boys and Girls Home received $100,821 in 2023 and $134,959 in 2025, both for FEED NEEDY.
How Food Bank of Siouxland Gives
The typical grant size is $14,426 at the 25th percentile, $36,881 at the median, and $86,480 at the 75th percentile, while the recent grants list also includes much larger operating awards. Recipients show clear repeat giving across years: Community Action Agency, Morningside Lutheran Church, St Thomas Episcopal Church, Grace United Methodist Church, Midtown Family Community Center, Boys and Girls Home, Mid Sioux Opportunities, Hawarden American Lutheran Church, St John Lutheran Church, and St Luke Lutheran Church all appear more than once. The foundation’s structure is operational and place-based, with programs for member agencies and network food distribution. Both active programs accept unsolicited requests.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$3.7M
Total Assets
$3.3M
Total Revenue
$8.3M
Total Expenses
$8.7M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $14K and $86K, with a median of $37K.
25th Percentile
$14K
Median
$37K
75th Percentile
$86K
Geographic Reach
Local2 states funded
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Headquarters
Leadership
JACOB WANDERSCHEID
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