Due to recent budget cuts at the UI and the loss of jobs during the coronavirus pandemic, the University of Iowa Food Pantry has distributed 12,228.5 pounds of food since it opened at the start of the summer. Executive Director Charlotte Lenkaitis said this is a significant increase from the 1,905.5 pounds it distributed last summer. Since reopening on May 20, she said it has distributed to more UI faculty, staff, and students in need.
https://dailyiowan.com/2020/08/02/university-of-iowa-food-pantry-sees-increased-clientele-during-pandemic/