The generosity of Iowans has helped many families struggling with food insecurity, but the need is still great both at home and abroad, said food-relief advocates at the Iowa Hunger Summit last week.

"Not one sector can handle this (hunger problem)," said Cory Berkenes, executive director of the Iowa Food Bank Association. "It takes a community, it takes the state, it takes the corporations and our churches. If we can all do our part, we can make a big difference."

The Iowa Hunger Summit, held on the eve of the World Food Prize ceremonies last week in Des Moines, attracted a record 684 attendees who wanted to learn more about how they can help solve food insecurity. The Iowa Farm...