Peanut Butter Round-Up Alert! Thank you so much Regina Elementary for helping feed our neighbors with 345 pounds of donations.🥜💕 #FeedYourNeighbors #CommUnity #FoodBank

"I turn 54 in May, and thinking about that made me curious. How does suicide impact those in my age group, and even those older than I am?" asks Dave, our Iowa County Law Enforcement/Mental Health Liaison. Read more on the blog 👉 builtbycommunity.org/seeking-help...

Last week, our COO joined the Community Conversation: Food Insecurity with local experts to discuss available resources and efforts to expand them. Thank you to everyone who attended and to the Community Foundation of Johnson County for enabling these vital discussions! 🥫🗨️ #CommunityConversation

We stand in radical love and support with the Autism community. Right now, many Autistic people are experiencing real pain, fear, and harm. Please don't hesitate to reach out for help. You matter. You are not alone. Text or call 988 or chat online at 988lifeline.org/chat

Huge thank you to the Elks Club donation of 284 pounds of food to help feed our neighbors! 🫶 🍎 #feedyourneighbors #CommUnity #FoodBank #ThankYou

We are incredibly grateful to everyone who joined us at the Painted Porch Fundraiser held at Big Grove this week! Together, we successfully collected a total of $1,010 through generous contributions from the audience and Big Grove. 💕🎸 #ThankYou #HelpYourNeighbors

Our Be You Program Coordinator, Hann, and our Communications & Development Coordinator, Kendall, had a blast talking to students at UIowa's Fresh Check Day this week!🐘💕 #mentalhealth #youarenotalone #crisisservices #UIowa Thanks so much for having us University of Iowa Counseling Service!

What are we to do about youth suicide? Our Crisis Helplines Manager, Kyle, explores this question through an example of a typical 988 contact with a teen in crisis. "It’s not our perception of progress or change that defines value for them." Read more 👉 builtbycommunity.org/youth-suicid...

‼️ VOLUNTEER NEED ALERT‼️ Today we are in need of volunteers at our Modern Manor Mobile Pantry location today. If you are available to help your neighbors from 3:30 - 6 PM today, sign up here: www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F44A8...

WOW! Youth at Healing Prairie Farm have been busy in the kitchen making some yummy dishes, and they asked for this to be posted with the caption: ‘These kids are very talented!’ We couldn’t agree more. 🧀💕🫑 #CommUnity #HealingPrairieFarm

August was another busy month for the food pantry! In August compared to July... 🍊 17% rise in Mobile Pantry visits! 🚚 46% rise in food deliveries!

🛑 STOP ✋ Is your feed stressing you out? Close out your apps and take a break for bit! And if you ever need someone to listen, we’re here for you. Text or call 988 any day, any time.

BIG thank you to Stuff Etc. and their awesome shoppers for donating to support our services!❤️ #FeedYourNeighbors #FoodBank Find out more about our services here: builtbycommunity.org

Summer is winding down and before we know it, the Iowa winter will be rolling into town ❄️ But for now, momma Tot and baby June are enjoying fresh garden veggies and fueling up to support youth staying at Healing Prairie Farm. What are you doing with your final few garden harvests?

This 988 Day, our Chief Clinical Officer wants to share data and encourage advocates to break the silence. "These numbers remind us that the visible loss is only a fraction of the widespread struggle rippling through our society." builtbycommunity.org/recommitting-to-hope-this-988-day/

Today marks the second annual 988 Day, celebrating the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline! Did you know CommUnity is one of two Iowa-based centers answering the lifeline? Chances are, if you text 988 in the state of Iowa, you'll find yourself chatting with one of our counselors.

Feeling stressed? Anxious? Overwhelmed? Bummed about the Cy-Hawk game? 🌀🦅🏈 We’re here to listen and provide support any time. Text or call 988 to connect with a counselor. No issue is too big. No issue is too small.

Shout out to State Senator Zach Wahls for joining area food pantries for a conversation on food insecurity in Johnson County and across the state this National Food Bank Day! 🧀 🍇 🍞 Pictured here are Adrianne (CommUnity COO), Senator Wahls, and Ryan (CommUnity Food Bank Manager).

Happy National Food Bank Day!🥫💕 Thank you to everyone who has supported our food pantry throughout the years. CommUnity's Food Bank opened as a small food pantry in 1978, and now distributes over 2 million pounds of food for Johnson County Residents every year. #NationalFoodBankDay

Don't forget to stop over at Short's Eastside today from 4 PM - 8 PM, 15% of all proceeds will be donated to support our neighbors in crisis 🍔🫶 #HelpYourNeighbors #burgers #ShortsEastside #CommUnity

Our administrative offices, Food Bank, and Financial Support office will be closed 8/30 - 9/1. Have a fun and safe Labor Day! 👍

Start Suicide Prevention Month off with an excellent learning opportunity! CommUnity's Chief Clinical Officer, Drew Martel LISW, will be presenting on "Youth Suicide - Clinical Implications and Interventions" next Thursday! Register now at uiowa.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Don't forget to stop at Taco John's today from 4 PM - 8 PM, 20% of all proceeds will be donated to support our neighbors in crisis!🌮 💕 #HelpYourNeighbors #TacoJohns #CommUnity

Our administrative offices, Food Bank, and Financial Support office will be closed 8/30 - 9/1. Have a fun and safe Labor Day! 👍

"It was the summer everything began." There's just a few more weeks to make this a summer to remember. What have you been up to so far this summer? Tell us in the comments!

The goal of Healing Prairie Farm is to provide youth in crisis a homelike setting to receive care as an alternative to traditional care facilities, which are already overloaded. CommUnity and UAY provide counseling, art therapy, and animal therapy to allow for better healing. tinyurl.com/yeypja8n

Happy National Nonprofit Day to everyone who has made, sustained, and supported our organization over the past 55+ years! We are constantly in awe of the care our neighbors show one another every single day. 💚💙 Celebrate by sharing this post with your friends! builtbycommunity.org/about/

July was a busy month for the food pantry! In July compared to June... 🌮 Total pounds of food distributed increased by about 23% (hooray!) 💁‍♀️ Individuals served more than doubled! (5,892 people in June vs. 12,793 in July)

A few of our Mobile Crisis Response team members attended the Iowa Suicide Prevention Coalition Summit yesterday in Ankeny! We're always so proud of our team dedicating their time and attention to continued learning so we can stay on the cutting edge of crisis intervention.

We're hopping on the butter sculpture bandwagon this week with a mock up of the specialized Mobile Pantry vehicle coming in the 2026 season (thanks to supporters like you)! The new truck will have refrigeration, storage space, and open-air shelves like this to make the shopping process a breeze.

If you are feeling stressed, anxious, depressed, or just need a space to explore your feelings, please don't hesitate to reach out for help anytime. To have Mobile Crisis Response dispatched to your location in Johnson or Iowa County, call 855-581-8111 today. Or text/call 988 24/7.

We'll be here for you always, if you can be here for us now. Nonprofits step in where no one else will. But some policymakers are questioning the integrity of the sector, jeopardizing funding for vital services. We need your voice. Learn more and take action at nonprofitsgetitdone.org

Wow! Last week Iowa City Area Rotary Clubs dropped off some amazing food for our neighbors, totaling over 6,130 lbs! Thank you so much for your dedication to our community and making sure our neighbors have full bellies. 💕🫑🧅 #RotaryFoodFight

Can you help pitch in to help Strike Out Hunger this summer? ⚾ 🍏 Instead of practicing their swings or wondering what team they’ll make this year, some kids are worrying about where their next meal will come from. Visit builtbycommunity.org/ways_to_give... for more information.

THANK YOU! Thank you to the hundreds of supporters who helped meet our goal to keep Meals on the Move to our neighbors facing hunger! Mobile Pantry 2.0 will be coming soon 👀 No staff or volunteers were harmed during the making of this video.

Get to know David, our Iowa County Mental Health Liaison! CommUnity employees mental health liaisons embedded in various law enforcement agencies in our community. They respond alongside officers to provide support in mental health related calls.

Did you know free pop-up food pantries are available throughout Iowa City? CommUnity's Mobile Pantry program runs from April to October and is always stocked with nutritious, tasty groceries!🍞💕 🍗 To learn more, visit builtbycommunity.org/i-need-help/...

Thanks to your incredible support, we’ve raised 91% of our goal to purchase a specialized Mobile Pantry vehicle! Although our deadline was July 31, the need is so urgent that we've extended the campaign a few more days. Can our neighbors count on your gift? builtbycommunity.org/ways_to_give...

Thank you to everyone involved in Healthy Kids Iowa yesterday! Over 1,180 kids were served groceries and we couldn't have done it without all of your hard work. 🍎👍 Next distribution will be on 8/20, keep an eye out for more details soon! #feedyourneighbors #freegroceries #community

WOW! Thanks to YOU, we've reached 87% of our goal to purchase a specialized Mobile Pantry vehicle! We're pushing to raise the final $22,358 by the end of the day. Please share with your friends who care about food accessibility! Learn more at builtbycommunity.org/ways_to_give/meals-on-the-move

Over a half-dozen community organizations are coming together to help distribute free groceries to Iowa City kids in need. This Healthy Kids Iowa event will be held from 2-6 p.m. Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 1045 Hwy 6 E, Iowa City. Sign up to volunteer here: unitedwayjc.galaxydigital.com

Since it's #StrikeOutHunger season, we'd like to introduce you to the incredible team that makes it possible. Meet Matt, the Food Bank Warehouse Coordinator. Find more out about Matt by reading his baseball cards stats below! If you can step up to the plate visit builtbycommunity.org/ways_to_give...

CommUnity's current Mobile Pantry Vehicle is a 2015 van that we bought used in 2020. It has limited storage space, no refrigeration, and it breaks down frequently. We need to raise $52,588 for a new truck by the end of July! Learn more and donate at builtbycommunity.org/ways_to_give...

Are you passionate about feeding your community? forging new relationships? creating lasting memories? Join us for a volunteer shift at our food bank today 🍏👍 Sign up here: buff.ly/m2VuuXZ

It's not the heat, it's the humidity 🥵 We're under a heat advisory until tomorrow evening, so stay cool and stay safe out there, folks! 🧴 Wear sunscreen 💧 Drink water 💨 Stay in the AC if you can 🧊 Head to a local cooling center if you need to

BIG thank you to Community Foundation of Johnson County for their amazing support to feed our neighbors through their Food With Love Project! #FeedYourNeighbors

Instead of practicing their swings or wondering what team they’ll make this year, some kids are worrying about where their next meal will come from. You can help make sure all the bases get covered - here’s a quick list to help! Visit builtbycommunity.org/ways_to_give... for more information!

We stand with our neighbors, but we need your help. Please consider volunteering with or donating to your local food pantry to help our community navigate these pressing challenges. Sign up to volunteer today: builtbycommunity.org/get-involved/ Read more below: www.kcrg.com/2025/07/16/j...

Do you have 10 minutes to improve our community? Take the Johnson County Community Wellbeing & Support Survey at johnsoncountyiowa.iad1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_... Your answers will guide local organizations on how our neighbors seek support for mental health crises.

Tonight, we are saying goodbye to many talented, passionate team members as the LGBTQI+ 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline goes silent. Read more on the termination of the LGBTQI+ line in our latest newsletter at builtbycommunity.org/wp-content/u...