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Food programs in Iowa

12 programs, listed by name. Hours and services change, so call or check the program’s website before you go.

  1. Food at First

    Food Pantry and Soup Kitchen

    Address
    611 Clark Ave, Ames, IA 50010
    Phone
    515-344-4357
    Hours
    Free Meal: Sun-Fri 5:45pm-6:15pm, Sat 11:30am-12:15am ; Free Market: Mon- 4:30-5:30pm, Thurs- 4:30-5:30pm, Sat: 10am - 11am
    Who can get food
    "There are no requirements for our free meal program or food pantry, we are "No Questions Asked", if you are hungry you are welcome."
    Accessibility
    Follows ADA guideline of accessibility.

    Website · Directions

    More about this program

    We are a non-profit organization consisting of a daily free meal program and perishable food distribution. No questions are asked.

    FB: @FoodAtFirst , IG: @foodatfirst

  2. Food Bank of Iowa

    Food Bank

    Address
    2220 E. 17th St., Des Moines, IA 50316
    Phone
    515-564-0330
    Hours
    Mon-Thurs: 7:30am - 4:30pm, F: 7:30am-2:00pm
    Who can get food
    Does not provide food directly to community members.
    Accessibility
    Does not provide food directly to community members.

    Website · Directions

    More about this program

    They distribute 1.5 million pounds of food each month to 700 partners across 55 Iowa counties.

    FB: @FoodBankofIowa, IG:@foodbankiowa

  3. Food Bank of Siouxland

    Food Bank

    Address
    1313 11th St., Sioux City, IA 51105
    Phone
    712-255-9741
    Hours
    Mon-Fri: 8:00am - 4:30 pm
    Who can get food
    Does not provide food directly to community members.
    Accessibility
    Does not provide food directly to community members. However, mobile pantry can deliver. to certain households.

    Website · Directions

    More about this program

    ​The Food Bank of Siouxland collaborates with over 100 member agencies, including food pantries, homeless shelters, soup kitchens, daycares, and senior centers, to distribute food to those in need across the Siouxland area. They are the main food bank provider for nonprofit agencies in Siouxland (year- round), serving 11 counties in Siouxland area.

    FB: @FoodBankofSiouxland,Inc., IG: @foodbanksiouxland

  4. King's Harvest Ministries

    Food Pantry

    Address
    824 W. 3rd St., Davenport, IA 52802
    Phone
    563-570-4535
    Hours
    Second and fourth Saturday 9:30am
    Who can get food
    Please sign in each visit.
    Accessibility
    Follows ADA guidelines of accessibility.

    Website · Contact page · Directions

    More about this program

    Our mission is to serve the poor and homeless in the Quad Cities. We offer a shelter (Currently closed), groceries, and also serve meals.

    Unknown at this time.

  5. McAnthony Window Food Pantry

    Food Pantry

    Address
    417 N. Main Street, Davenport, IA 52801
    Phone
    563-322-3303
    Hours
    Mon-Fri: 9:00am-11:00am
    Who can get food
    One bag per person one day.
    Accessibility
    Does not provide food directly to community members.

    Website · Directions

    More about this program

    Staffed by volunteers M-F. One bag per person each day.

    Unknown at this time.

  6. Northeast Iowa Food Bank

    Food Bank

    Address
    1605 Lafayette St., Waterloo, IA 50703
    Phone
    319-235-0507
    Hours
    Mon-Thurs: 7:30am - 4:30 pm, F: 7:30am-2:00pm
    Who can get food
    Does not provide food directly to community members.
    Accessibility
    Does not provide food directly to community members.

    Website · Contact page · Directions

    More about this program

    "The Northeast Iowa Food Bank distributed nutritious food and grocery products to over 130 nonprofit organizations and programs that help families and individuals with food assistance. For 40 years, the Food Bank has alleviated hunger and provided nutrition education through its program."

    FB: @NortheastIowaFoodBank

  7. Our Savior's Lutheran Food & Pet Food Pantry

    Food Pantry

    Address
    313 Story St., Council Bluffs, IA 51503
    Phone
    712-522-3522
    Hours
    Thurs 11a,-3pm or last appointment , Fri: 5pm- 7pm or last appointment
    Who can get food
    Must live in Pottawattamie County.
    Accessibility
    Follows ADA guidelines of accessibility.

    Website · Directions

    More about this program

    We provide nutritious food at no cost to Pottawattamie County residents in need.

    Unknown at this time.

  8. Red Oak, IA LFP

    Accessible Little Free Pantry

    Address
    1205 East Reed St., Red Oak, IA 51566
    Phone
    To respect the privacy of our Little Free Pantry stewards, Kelly's Kitchen will not be providing contact information for the pantries in our Little Free Pantry Program. For any questions regarding this food resource, please email Eva Houston (eva@kellys-kitchen.org).
    Hours
    The hours of our accessible Little Free Pantries are determined by our LFP stewards.
    Who can get food
    Free to anyone in need.
    Accessibility
    Accessible to those who use a wheelchair or other mobility device.

    Directions

    More about this program

    This Little Free Pantry (LFP) is a part of the Kelly's Kitchen LFP Pantry progam which was graciously funded by the American Association of People with Disabilities to ensure accessible food resources in neighborhoods accross the country.

    No social media available.

  9. River of Life Pantry

    Food Pantry

    Address
    3801 Blairs Ferry Road NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
    Phone
    319-393-3709
    Hours
    Wednesday 8am-10am
    Who can get food
    "No eligibility requirements."
    Accessibility
    Follows ADA guidelines of accessibility.

    Website · Directions

    More about this program

    We provide food assistance as well as an opportunity for prayer/community connections.

    FB: @RiverofLifeChurch, IG: @riveroflifecr

  10. Riverbend Food Bank

    Food Bank

    Address
    4010 Kimmel Dr., Davenport, IA 52802
    Phone
    563-345-6490
    Hours
    M-Th: 8:00am-4:00pm, Fri: 8:00am-2:00pm
    Who can get food
    Does not provide food directly to community members.
    Accessibility
    Does not provide food directly to community members.

    Website · Directions

    More about this program

    ​River Bend Food Bank collaborates with over 100 partner agencies to distribute food across its 23-county service area in eastern Iowa and western Illinois. Food Bank operates three warehouse facilities to distribute food to hunger relief partners. Serves Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois. (23 counties total).

    FB: @RiverBendFoodBank, IG: @riverbendfoodbank

  11. SHOP ( Iowa State University)

    Student Food Pantry

    Address
    1306 Beyer Hall Ames, IA, 50011
    Phone
    515-294-1965
    Hours
    Hours depend on semester.
    Who can get food
    Must be a full time student at ISU and register to the SHOP system.
    Accessibility
    SHOP has elevator access for those who need it, large signs, located near public transportation, standard ISU website accessibility, wide doorways and aisles, and close captioning on videos.

    Website · Directions

    More about this program

    SHOP serves Iowa State's student population with gluten free, vegan. vegetarian, and halal options. SHOP purchaces high demand foods like frozen meats, dairy, and eggs. They recieve donations from local partners and farms for produce and regularly from different students on campus.

    IG: @iowastateshop

  12. Urbandale Food Pantry

    Food Pantry

    Address
    7611 Douglas Ave Suite 34/35, Urbandale, IA 50322
    Phone
    515-251-6688
    Hours
    M,Tue,Wed,Thurs 9:30am-6:30pm, Sat 8:00am-12:00pm
    Who can get food
    Clients need a current photo ID foe everyone in the family age 18 and over, and some sort of ID for family members under the age of 18. No ID is needed to receive daily rescued food.
    Accessibility
    Unknown at this time.

    Website · Directions

    More about this program

    Distributes about 68,200 lbs of fresh produce to neighbors.

    FB: @UrbandaleFoodPantry