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Food Pantries, Food Banks and Free Meals in Iowa

Search for food assistance throughout Iowa, including food pantries, food banks, soup kitchens, mobile distributions, and meal programs.

Hours, eligibility rules, and food availability may change. Contact the organization before visiting whenever possible.

Active Programs 104 approved listings in Iowa
Cities Represented 60 deduped city pages with listings
Featured Listings 12 shown from the state directory
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Types of Food Assistance

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Requirements and schedules vary by program. Review each listing and call before traveling whenever possible.

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Northwest Neighborhood Resource Center

Food assistance Direct service not yet confirmed Not recently verified
Cedar Rapids, IA 230 10th St NW
Schedule: Schedule not listed
Access: Appointment information listed

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Boone Open Bible Church - Food Pantry

Free groceries Direct service not yet confirmed Not recently verified
Boone, IA 1224 Hancock Drive
Schedule: Schedule not listed
Access: Appointment or walk-in status not listed

Our food pantry provides food for people in need. Our hours are: Mondays 9:00 a.m. - noon, Tuesdays 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., Wednesdays 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

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Countryside Vineyard Church - Pantry

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Evansdale, IA 3467 Lafayette Rd.
Schedule: Schedule not listed
Access: Appointment or walk-in status not listed

The Pantry is a ministry to help any individuals or families who are having a hard time making ends meet financially. We offer food and sometimes have clothing and household items for assistance. The Pantry is open to the public from 10:00...

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Creative Visions - The Food Pantry

Free groceries Direct service not yet confirmed Not recently verified
Des Moines, IA 1343 13th St.
Schedule: Schedule not listed
Access: Appointment or walk-in status not listed

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
Des Moines, IA 1451 East 25th Street
Schedule: Schedule not listed
Access: Appointment information listed

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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First Presbyterian Food Pantry

Free groceries Direct service not yet confirmed Not recently verified
Ottumwa, IA 228 West Fourth St.
Schedule: Schedule not listed
Access: Appointment or walk-in status not listed

The First Presbyterian Food Pantry was established in the Spring of 2012. We opened our doors to our neighbors in our community the first Wednesday of May and served over 60 families the first month. Since then the numbers of families reque...

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House of Faith - Church Pantry

Free groceries Direct service not yet confirmed Not recently verified
Des Moines, IA 4435 NE 29th Street
Schedule: Schedule not listed
Access: Appointment or walk-in status not listed

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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Lamoni Food Pantry

Free groceries Children and family programs Direct service not yet confirmed Not recently verified
Lamoni, IA 9th and Maple Street
Schedule: Schedule not listed
Access: Appointment or walk-in status not listed

The Lamoni Food Pantry was started by the local Ministerial Alliance as they saw a need to provide food support for families in the Lamoni area. Non-perishable food items were collected from the churches and community. The churches provided...

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Linn Community Food Bank

Free groceries Children and family programs Direct service not yet confirmed Not recently verified
Cedar Rapids, IA 310 5th St. SE
Schedule: Schedule not listed
Access: Appointment or walk-in status not listed

The Linn Community Food Bank is an all-volunteer organization, led by an all-volunteer working Board of Directors, and supported entirely by donations. Linn Community Food Bank is incorporated with 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, tax-deductible statu...

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Osceola Full Gospel Church - Food Pantry

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Osceola, IA 700 Colorado St.
Schedule: Schedule not listed
Access: Appointment or walk-in status not listed

Our food pantry is located at Osceola Full Gospel Church (700 Colorado Street), just behind Farm and Home. We are here for you every Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. We have vegetables and bread every Tuesday as well as canned and frozen good...

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Iowa FAQ

Common questions

Where can I find free food in Iowa?

Use the city links on this page or search by ZIP code to compare pantries, meal programs, and other food assistance listings.

Do programs have the same requirements statewide?

No. Requirements vary by organization and program. A listing may mention documents, appointments, referrals, or service areas when that information is available.

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