Food Insecurities In Iowa
On January 16, 2025, the discussion will focused on food insecurities in Iowa, and the alarmingly increasing rate of people needing food. We learned from Michelle Book, recently leaving as the CEO of Food Bank of Iowa, and Mary Kay Madsen, MS, who provided information about Federal feeding programs for Iowa’s children.
Michelle Book was Food Bank of Iowa CEO from 2016 until she retired at the end of December. A native of Greene County, she graduated from Iowa State University. with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree with an emphasis in accounting. Michelle earned Certified Public Accountant and Certified Internal Audit certifications.
Mary Kay Madsen, MS, is a retired dietitian, having worked as a School Foodservice Director and a consultant with the Bureau of Nutrition Programs for the Department of Education. Though retired she has continued to be interested in feeding children in the state of Iowa.