Iowa American Water and River Bend Food Bank Celebrate Partnership Supporting Hunger Relief
PR Newswire•13/10/2026•09:30 ET
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Key Highlights
- ➤$20,000 American Water Charitable Foundation grant supports River Bend’s hunger-relief program
- ➤43 Iowa American Water employees prepared 600 food boxes, providing approximately 6,000 meals
- ➤Iowa American Water serves approximately 225,000 people across the state
- ➤American Water serves approximately 14 million people through regulated operations in 14 states
Expert Statements
Nikki Habben, Interim President & CEO of River Bend Food Bank
“This generous support from the American Water Charitable Foundation will help River Bend Food Bank provide more meals to children, adults, and seniors facing hunger across our region,”
Nikki Habben, Interim President & CEO of River Bend Food Bank
“We’re grateful for their continued partnership and for the Iowa American Water employees who give their time to work alongside us in helping our neighbors.”
Brad Nielsen, President of Iowa American Water
“Access to nutritious food is fundamental to the health, stability and well-being of every community,”
Brad Nielsen, President of Iowa American Water
“At Iowa American Water, we believe being a trusted community partner means helping address essential needs beyond the water and wastewater services we provide each day.”
Brad Nielsen, President of Iowa American Water
“We are proud to support River Bend Food Bank as it works to help ensure children, families, seniors, among others, have the resources they need to thrive.”
Carrie Williams, President of the American Water Charitable Foundation
“The American Water Charitable Foundation is pleased to partner with organizations that are making a meaningful difference for people and communities across Iowa,”
Iowa American Water and River Bend Food Bank Celebrate Partnership Supporting Hunger Relief PR Newswire
Check presentation recognizes a $20,000 American Water Charitable Foundation grant and employee volunteer efforts benefiting neighbors facing hunger
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