Food Bank of Siouxland surpasses its fundraising goal

SOUTH SIOUX CITY, Neb. (KCAU) — The Food Bank of Siouxland announced its total from the Food Festival. The goal was to raise $40k.
Nearly $52k was raised at the 3rd Annual Siouxland Food Festival. The Food Bank's release said more than 500 people participated in the event. All proceeds from the event will go towards purchasing food for the Food Bank and its agencies.
Siouxland Food Festival helps feed those in need
To learn more about the Food Bank of Siouxland, visit their website.
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