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Creating awareness and integrating solutions to improve the physical, social and mental well-being of Iowans.

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Anaka Ott is fundraising
Support Iowa Healthiest State Initiative Today
Hi, I'm Anaka Ott, and I'm raising funds to support the Iowa Healthiest State Initiative, an organization dedicated to improving the physical, social, and mental well-being of all Iowans. With your help, we can create a healthier and happier community for everyone.

Your donations will go directly toward initiatives that promote health and wellness, such as:

Organizing community events that encourage active lifestyles and healthy eating.

Providing resources and support for mental health awareness programs across the state.

Every contribution, no matter the size, makes a difference. Together, we can foster a healthier Iowa for generations to come. Please consider donating today and helping us in our mission!
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Peri Montufar is fundraising
Help Us Get Fruits and Vegetables to Families in Crisis
Under normal circumstances, the Double Up Food Bucks (DUFB) program helps families stretch their SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) dollars by matching purchases of fresh fruits and vegetables dollar-for-dollar, up to $15 per day.

But today, we’re facing an urgent challenge.

Due to disruptions in SNAP benefit availability, over 7,000 Iowa families that rely on DUFB don’t have SNAP dollars to spend, meaning they can’t access the matching funds that help them afford fresh fruits and vegetables. Without their monthly benefits, these Iowans won’t have enough food to eat for the foreseeable future.

That’s why we’ve launched an Emergency DUFB Fund, a temporary solution that allows us to provide direct DUFB dollars to individuals in need, without requiring a SNAP purchase. Our goal is to provide $25 to every family that relies on DUFB, that can only be spent on fruits and vegetables.

Your donation today will go directly toward:

● Providing emergency DUFB to individuals without SNAP funds

● Ensuring access to fresh, local fruits and vegetables

● Supporting families during a time of heightened need and uncertainty

This is a critical moment. With your help, we can make sure no one has to choose between skipping meals and skipping nutrition.

Donate now to support the Emergency DUFB Fund and help keep healthy food on the table for families across Iowa when they most need it.
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About Iowa Healthiest State Initiative

Creating awareness and integrating solutions to improve the physical, social and mental well-being of Iowans.

301 Grand Ave.Des Moines, IA 50309

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Causes

Nutrition, Exercise, Community health care, Obesity

Established

2013

Verified on GoFundMe

2025

Tax ID

45-4570642

NTEE code

Community Health Systems

Iowa Healthiest State Initiative is a 501(c)(3) public charity, EIN 45-4570642. Donations are tax-deductible. Select content is provided by Candid.

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