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Community Difference Makers

Community Difference Makers

Written by: Bankers Trust
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Bankers Trust and United Way of Central Iowa team up in 2026 to tackle our community’s toughest challenges, from food insecurity and housing to childcare and youth violence. Hear weekly conversations with experts and community members working to create real change. Welcome to Community Difference Makers.

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Episodes
  • 51. Food Security and Children: School and Summer Meal Programs

    51. Food Security and Children: School and Summer Meal Programs
    Feb 10 2026

    On this episode of Community Difference Makers, Bankers Trust and United Way of Central Iowa learn about the state of food insecurity in Central Iowa with United Way of Central Iowa's Dave Stone, Lyn Wilson, Districtwide Homeless Liaison of Des Moines Public Schools, and Melissa Stimple, Executive Director of Waypoint Resources.
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    29 mins
  • 50. Guiding the Way: How Community Navigators Help Families Access Resources

    50. Guiding the Way: How Community Navigators Help Families Access Resources
    Feb 3 2026

    On this episode of Community Difference Makers, Bankers Trust and United Way of Central Iowa learn more about the state of food insecurity in Central Iowa with United Way of Central Iowa's Luke Lynch, Priscilla Marquez, who serves as a community navigator, and Shelby Chavez-Chun, Executive Director of Clive Community Services.
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    24 mins
  • 49. The Rising Cost of Living and Its Impact on Food Access

    49. The Rising Cost of Living and Its Impact on Food Access
    Jan 27 2026

    On this episode of Community Difference Makers, Bankers Trust and United Way of Central Iowa learn more about the state of food insecurity in Central Iowa. United Way of Central Iowa's Erin Davidson-Rippey and Patty Sneddon-Kisting, CEO of the Urbandale Food Pantry, talk about the rising costs of living and its impact on food access.
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    29 mins
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