4510 Twain Cir Unit 102 Ames, IA 50014, USA

About Feeding The 5,000, Inc.

But Jesus said, “They need not go away; you give them something to eat.”
Matthew 14:16

-Free Community events/meals -Food drives/fund raising events -Food distribution events -Food pickup/rescues from individual donors or left over items/meals from church events, weddings, reunions, corporate events, grocery stores, businesses and others.

*100% of all donations will go to support this mission! Items will be given to local food pantries & used at special events. Financial donations will help fund supplies, food & other expenses needed. Will accept toiletries, feminine products, cold, frozen, left-over food as well as shortly outdated food items.

My Story/My Mission

I launched this non-profit public charitable organization in January of 2025. As a disciple of Christ, God first called me in early 2023 to be His hands and feet for the hungry. As I started volunteering at food pantries and soup kitchens, the joy inside me skyrocketed and knew I found my place in this world. However, I quickly realized there was a much bigger plan God had for my life when I saw how many people were impacted by the rising costs of food prices even the hardworking. In 2024, I was then led to even bigger projects including several free Community-wide events bringing hundreds together with smiles on their faces! God also called me to rescue and deliver food to the poor, along with organizing food drives and food distribution events, all free to the public. At times, a cold parking lot was all I had to hand food out, but the people still came and showed their gratefulness! I will continue to strive to be the salt and light shining brightly for others.

Upcoming Events

COBBLESTONE INN EVENT CENTER, BOONE SUNDAY, APRIL 13 • 11AM-3PM

Free Community Spring
Picnic & Kids Fest

Hy-Vee Boone! Friday 3rd March | 8:00 - 4:00 pm

Food Drive Hy-Vee Boone March 21st

Let's Look at Some
Astounding Numbers

*Food insecurity: not having access to sufficient food, or food in an adequate amount, to meet one’s basic needs.

United Way of Des Moines reports 10% of central Iowans population is food insecure, including
14% of children under age 18 (nearly 23,000 children).

USDA reports that In the US, food waste is estimated at between 30-40% of the food supply. Wholesome food that could help people are sent to landfills.

*Food waste (perfectly good, safe-to-eat food that gets thrown away).

Feeding America reports in the US, people waste 92 billion pounds of food annually equal to 145 billion meals and 473 billion worth of food is thrown away annually.

40%

40% of US undergraduate students experienced food insecurity.

13.5%

13.5 percent of American households were food insecure.

4.2%

The number of people affected by food insecurity has grown by 4.2 million.

14.2%

The older adult poverty rate was 14.2% in 2024.

Helping Hands!

The hungry are all around us and It can happen to anyone, including you! Whether it’s for a short season of one’s life or for the long term, we can help lessen the burden for many by just a few dollars or a few hours of our time! Hunger affects all ages and even those who are part of central Iowa’s essential workforce. It is a growing problem and therefore it is crucial that we make it a priority to come together and serve the hungry. And we can do this in a loving, respectful and caring manner! This organization seeks to be a vessel to improve food access, decrease food waste and bring unity in the communities!

“And Jesus took the loaves; and when he had given thanks, he distributed to the disciples, and the disciples to them that were set down; and likewise of the fishes as much as they would.”

John 6:11

Jesus answered, “It is written : “Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God”

Matthew 4:4

“My prayer is that all
of them may be one.”

John: 2:12