Below is our current list of Des Moines food pantries.
We not only provide listings of pantries, but we also provide information on: food closets, food banks, soup kitchens, congregate meal locations, food boxes, vouchers, etc.
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Food Bank of Iowa
The Food Bank of Iowa, founded in 1982, is a private, non-profit charitable organization whose mission is alleviating hunger through food distribution, partnership, and education. The Food Bank of Iowa solicits, receives, inventories and distributes donated food and grocery products. These products are distributed to partner agencies in 42 Iowa counties who directly serve needy families and individuals through a variety of programs. As a non-profit food bank, our primary role is to provide food to the charitable agencies offeri
Go To Details Page For More InformationBaptist Convention of Iowa Hunger Ministries - SBC
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Go To Details Page For More InformationSalvation Army Citadel (East)
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Des Moines, IA - 50317
(515) 266-3156
Serves all greater Des Moines. Handicap accessible. Food Pantry: Mon, Wed., Thurs. & Fri. 9:30 am - 12 noon and 1 - 3:30 pm Tues., 1 - 3:30 pm
Go To Details Page For More InformationSalvation Army Temple (West) see map below
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Des Moines, IA - 50314
(515) 282-3422
Serves all greater Des Moines. Handicap accessible. Mon: 9:30 a.m.-Noon & 1-3:30 p.m. Tues, Thurs & Fri: 9 a.m.-Noon & 1-3:30 p.m. Wed: 9 a.m.-Noon & 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Go To Details Page For More InformationSalvation Army Temple (West) see map below
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Des Moines, IA - 50314
(515) 282-3422
Serves all greater Des Moines. Handicap accessible. Mon: 9:30 a.m.-Noon & 1-3:30 p.m. Tues, Thurs & Fri: 9 a.m.-Noon & 1-3:30 p.m. Wed: 9 a.m.-Noon & 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Go To Details Page For More InformationFriendship Baptist Center
Monthly Food Distribution Is typically on the last Thursday of the month from 4:30 to 5:30 P.M.
Go To Details Page For More InformationBidwell Riverside Center
Food Pantry Hours:Monday 10:00am - 3:00pmTuesday 10:00am - 7:00pmWednesday 10:00am - 3:00pmThursday 10:00am - 5:00pmFriday 10:00am - 3:00pmSaturday 9:00am - 1:00pmFor more information, please call.
Go To Details Page For More InformationCentral Iowa Shelter and Services
Serves: All greater Des Moines. Handicap accessible. Has a Clothing Closet available. SNAP intake available. HoursTuesday11:00am - 1:30pm 2:30pm - 5:00pmWednesday9:00am - 1:30pm2:30pm - 5:30pmThursday9:00am - 1:00pm 2:30pm - 5:00pmFriday9:00am - 12:00pm 100pm - 3:00pmThe 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month12:00pm - 3:00pmFor more information, please call.
Go To Details Page For More InformationCross Ministries - Cottage Grove Avenue Presbyterian Church
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:Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm For Eligibility You Must Provide: A valid form of identification for each household member, each time the individual or family visits their designated Food Pantry site. A piece of mail with the individual or family's name and current address Individuals or famil
Go To Details Page For More InformationDes Moines Community Action Agency
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Des Moines, IA - 50314
(515) 248-6216
Choice Pantry serves all greater Des Moines. Handicap accessible.Hours: Monday, Wednesday & Friday 11:00am - 12:45pm & 3:00pm - 4:45pm Tuesday & Thursday 11:00am - 12:45pm & 3:00pm - 5:45pmFor more information, please call.
Go To Details Page For More InformationCatholic Charities Outreach Center
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Des Moines, IA - 50316
(515) 262-7290
Serves all greater Des Moines Spanish translator available Mon-Fri.Handicap accessible. Hours: Monday - Friday 10:00 AM - 3:30 PMFood Donation Drop-off: Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 3:15 PM
Go To Details Page For More InformationPolk County River Place Food Pantry
Once per calendar month, individuals and families in Polk County can go to the Food Pantry at Polk County River Place, to receive a three-day supply of healthy, nutritional food and other essential non-food items. Food is distributed solely to those in need without income being a consideration.OPERATING HOURS Sunday: Closed Monday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Tuesday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Wednesday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Thursday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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