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Free Food Pantries and Meal Programs in Des Moines, IA

Find food assistance in and near Des Moines, including grocery pantries, hot meal programs, mobile distributions, and other local resources.

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Programs Found 10 active listings in this city
Search Radius 25 miles for broader searches
Nearby Cities 0 within 75 miles with listings
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Creative Visions - The Food Pantry

Free groceries Direct service not yet confirmed Not recently verified
Distance not available Des Moines, IA 1343 13th St.
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Creative Visions Human Development Institute, Inc has partnered with the Iowa Food Bank, a member of the nation's food bank network. Our Tuesday and Thursday Food Pantry donates a box (about 40 lbs) of various healthful food items to approx...

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Eastside Church of the Nazarene - Mercy Ministry Food Pantry

Free groceries Hot meals Direct service not yet confirmed Not recently verified
Distance not available Des Moines, IA 1451 East 25th Street
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Eastside Church of the Nazarene is reaching out to those in our nearby community who are facing a food emergency. In order to effectively help many families and individuals in need of food assistance, the Church Board has adopted the follow...

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House of Faith - Church Pantry

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Distance not available Des Moines, IA 4435 NE 29th Street
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We offer a food pantry for those who attend House of Faith. FREE groceries, personal hygiene and various household items are offered to families after service on their designated Sunday. The church store is open on the 1st and 3rd Sundays,...

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Society of St. Vincent de Paul Des Moines, Iowa - Food Pantry

Free groceries Children and family programs Direct service not yet confirmed Not recently verified
Distance not available Des Moines, IA 1426 Sixth Ave
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The Des Moines council's food pantry, located on the second floor of 1426 Sixth Ave., Des Moines, operates Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of the month. It is open to...

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Catholic Charities St. Mary Family Center

Free groceries Drive-through food distribution Children and family programs Direct service not yet confirmed Not recently verified
Distance not available Des Moines, IA 1815 Hubbell Avenue
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Catholic Charities' St. Mary Family Center distributes more than 8500 food boxes each year to an average of 600 families each month. In addition to emergency food boxes, St. Mary Family Center offers perishable food items, clothing and infa...

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Central Iowa Shelter & Services - Clothing Closet and Food Pantry

Free groceries Children and family programs Direct service not yet confirmed Not recently verified
Distance not available Des Moines, IA 1420 Mulberry Street
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Central Iowa Shelter & Services clothing closet and food pantry hours: Monday 10am-2pm, Tuesday 10am-2pm and 5:30pm-7:30pm, Wednesday 10am-2pm and 5:30pm-7:30pm, Thursday 9am-2pm and 5:30pm- 7:30pm, Friday 10am-2pm. The closet has clothes f...

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CROSS Ministries - Cottage Grove Food Pantry

Free groceries Direct service not yet confirmed Not recently verified
Distance not available Des Moines, IA 1050 24th Street
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CROSS is an alternative hours food pantry for those who are unable to access other food pantries, therefore, there are no geographical boundaries for the CROSS pantry. Hours of Operation: Wednesdays 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM; Saturdays 9:00 AM to...

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St. Theresa Food Pantry

Free groceries Direct service not yet confirmed Not recently verified
Distance not available Des Moines, IA 1230 Merle Hay Rd.
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St. Theresa Parish has an emergency food pantry that is open to the public. PANTRY HOURS: Monday, Tuesday Wednesday: 10am - 2pm. St. Theresa Food Pantry is a Food Bank of Iowa member agency.

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Food Bank of Iowa

Free groceries Direct service not yet confirmed Not recently verified
Distance not available Des Moines, IA 2220 E. 17th Street
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The Food Bank of Iowa maintains a 53,000 square foot distribution center in Des Moines containing more than 45,000 square feet of dry storage, 48,000 cubic feet of freezer space and substantial cooler space. Out of this facility, we serve 2...

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