River Bend Food Bank, St. Stephen’s Branch

River Bend Food Bank, St. Stephen’s Branch is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located at 3145 Cedar Crest Ridge in Dubuque, Iowa, that has served the community since 1982. The organization operates a 6,500 square-foot warehouse and works with approximately 100 partner agencies throughout Dubuque and Jackson counties to distribute food, with the distribution programs reaching over 20 million meals annually across 23 counties in eastern Iowa and western Illinois. Through initiatives including mobile food pantries, school pantry programs, backpack programs for children, and senior nutrition support, St. Stephen’s Branch delivers fresh produce, dairy, frozen proteins, and other essential food items to individuals and families experiencing food insecurity.