Iowa's Big Grove Brewery pledges 12K to help food banks amid loss of SNAP benefits

Big Grove Brewery has committed $12,000 to three Midwest food banks as SNAP benefits for Iowans are set to run out on November 1. Each food bank, including the Hawkeye Area Community Action Program and Food Bank for Iowa, will receive $4,000 to help address rising food insecurity. This initiative is part of the brewery's broader commitment to community support, particularly as the federal government shutdown continues. The Big Grove for Good Foundation, which operates independently of the brewery, funds community projects through sales of The Neighborhood Beer, with $1 from every case sold going toward grants. Additionally, Big Grove plans to donate another $12,000 to local homeless shelters during National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week.

Mikala Demet, Executive Director of the foundation, emphasized the importance of addressing basic needs such as food and shelter. The brewery's ongoing efforts also include free meals for veterans on Veterans Day and holiday meal giveaways for Thanksgiving and Christmas. This proactive approach highlights Big Grove's dedication to community welfare during a challenging economic period.