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At some food banks, surging demand means a struggle to feed families

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By Gordon Ebanks, CNN (CNN) — In Polk County, Iowa, the Urbandale Food Pantry started giving out turkeys and Thanksgiving sides weeks ago. Demand was so high, with over 2,000 families visiting so far this month, that the pantry ran through its allotment of Thanksgiving staples. Fortunately, additional funding, including donations from the community, meant the pantry could continue to supply Thanksgiving items. But the high demand at Urbandale is…

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By Gordon Ebanks, CNN. In Polk County, Iowa, the Urbandale Food Bank began distributing Thanksgiving turkeys and side dishes weeks ago. Demand was so high, with more than 2,000 families visiting the location this month, that the food bank ran out of its Thanksgiving staples. Fortunately, additional funds, including donations from the community, allowed the food bank to continue supplying Thanksgiving items.

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CNN broke the news in Atlanta, United States on Thursday, November 27, 2025.
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