Mobile Pantry Program
We serve all kinds of communities, from our state’s largest metropolitan area to quiet farm towns. People struggling with hunger live in every type of community, and it’s our job at the Food Bank of Iowa to make sure they have the food they need to thrive. Our Mobile Pantry Program is designed to provide a flexible food assistance resource in locations that don’t have access to traditional resources.
How does it work? At each mobile pantry distribution, one of our trucks delivers a customized load of food—produce, meat, bread and non-perishable items are common—to the prearranged mobile pantry site. Local volunteers set up a distribution system that looks much like a farmers market, distributing food to families and individuals in need throughout the scheduled time. When the food is gone, volunteers reset the space to its original condition.
Benefits of a mobile pantry distribution include its flexibility, convenience and timing. A small group of volunteers can easily handle a monthly, bimonthly or quarterly distribution, and no permanent space is needed. All food distributed through our mobile pantries is entirely free. A mobile pantry can also serve as a great location for other resources like rental assistance or job training to share information.
Food Bank of Iowa programs and partners adhere to all USDA nondiscrimination guidelines. Learn more.
Click on a county name to view mobile pantries in that county.
Adair
This county is served by other programs. Use our Locator Map to find other resources near you, or check other counties for mobile pantries.
Adams
This county is served by other programs. Use our Locator Map to find other resources near you, or check other counties for mobile pantries.
Appanoose
This county is served by other programs. Use our Locator Map to find other resources near you, or check other counties for mobile pantries.
Audubon
Audubon National Guard Armory, 601 Southside Ave.
4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
November 12, 2018; January 14, 2019; March 11, 2019; May 13, 2019; July 8, 2019
Boone
This county is served by other programs. Use our Locator Map to find other resources near you, or check other counties for mobile pantries.
Buena Vista
Storm Lake 701 Seneca St., Suite 1 (south of Fareway)
4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Nov. 28, 2018; Jan. 23, 2019
Calhoun
Rockwell City 333 Brower St.
4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Nov. 29, 2018; Jan. 24, 2019; March 28, 2019
Carroll
This county is served by other programs. Use our Locator Map to find other resources near you, or check other counties for mobile pantries.
Cerro Gordo
This county is served by other programs. Use our Locator Map to find other resources near you, or check other counties for mobile pantries.
Clarke
This county is served by other programs. Use our Locator Map to find other resources near you, or check other counties for mobile pantries.
Clay
Spencer Seventh Day Adventist Church, 1910 10th Avenue
4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
November 6, 2018; February 5, 2019
Dallas
Adel New Hope Youth Center, 712 Cottage Street
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Nov. 26, 2018; Dec. 17, 2018
Perry Crossroads Church, 2810 1st Avenue
9:00 – 10:30 a.m.
Jan. 26, 2019; March 23, 2019; May 18, 2019 (early due to holiday); July 27, 2019; Sept. 28, 2019; Nov. 16, 2019 (early due to holiday)
Perry Dallas County Hospital, 610 10th Street
4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
January 2, 2019; February 27, 2019; April 24, 2019; June 26, 2019
Redfield Redfield City Hall, 808 1st St.
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Dec. 5, 2018; Feb. 6, 2019
West Des Moines Crossroads Church, 1200 60th Street, sponsored by American Trust Bank
5:00 – 6:30 p.m.
Nov. 19, 2018; Dec. 17, 2018; Jan. 21, 2019; Feb. 18, 2019
Davis
Bloomfield Iowa State University Extension & Outreach Office, 402 East North Street
4:00 p.m. — 5:30 p.m.
Feb. 11, 2019; March 7, 2019; April 4, 2019; May 2, 2019; June 6, 2019; July 11, 2019; August 1, 2019
Decatur
This county is served by other programs. Use our Locator Map to find other resources near you, or check other counties for mobile pantries.
Des Moines
This county is served by other programs. Use our Locator Map to find other resources near you, or check other counties for mobile pantries.
Dickinson
Lake Park Lake Park First Presbyterian Church, 1220 S Market St. NOTE: the Feb. 7 Lake Park mobile has been rescheduled to Feb. 14 due to weather
4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Feb. 14, 2019; March 7, 2019; April 4, 2019
Emmet
Estherville 2014 Central Ave. NOTE: the Feb. 7 Estherville mobile has been rescheduled to Feb. 14 due to weather
4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Feb. 14, 2019; April 4, 2019; June 6, 2019; Aug. 1, 2019
Franklin
Sheffield (Franklin): This mobile pantry has been replaced by a permanent partner called West Fork Pantry. Visit their website for more information.
Greene
This county is served by other programs. Use our Locator Map to find other resources near you, or check other counties for mobile pantries.
Guthrie
Panora Veterans Auditorium Gymnasium on the main square
4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
November 1, 2018; January 3, 2019; March 7, 2019; May 2, 2019
Hamilton
Jewell Bethesda Lutheran Church, 439 Main St.
4:30 – 6:00 p.m.
January 24, 2019; March 28, 2019; May 23, 2019; July 25, 2019; September 26, 2019
Webster City St. Thomas Aquinas Parish Center, 1000 Des Moines St.
4:00 – 5:30 p.m.
December 18, 2018; Feb. 19, 2019; April 16, 2019
Webster City St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 1005 Beach St.
4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
November 20, 2018; January 15, 2019; March 19, 2019
Hancock
Garner Garner United Methodist Church, 885 Maben Ave.
5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
November 6, 2018; December 4, 2018; January 8, 2019; February 5, 2019; March 5, 2019; April 2, 2019; May 7, 2019; June 4, 2019; July 2, 2019; August 6, 2019; September 3, 2019; October 1, 2019; November 5, 2019; December 3, 2019
Hardin
This county is served by other programs. Use our Locator Map to find other resources near you, or check other counties for mobile pantries.
Henry
This county is served by other programs. Use our Locator Map to find other resources near you, or check other counties for mobile pantries.
Humboldt
Humboldt Humboldt County Fairgrounds Event Center, 311 6th Ave. North
4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
November 14, 2018; Jan. 9, 2019
Jasper
This county is served by other programs. Use our Locator Map to find other resources near you, or check other counties for mobile pantries.
Jefferson
Fairfield Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 2606 W Burlington Ave.
4:00-5:30 p.m.
Feb. 5, 2019; March 5, 2019; April 2, 2019; May 7, 2019; June 4, 2019; July 2, 2019; August 6, 2019
Keokuk
What Cheer County Shed, 308 South Barnes Street Please note: The February 12 distribution will take place at 106 E Broadway in What Cheer
4:00-5:30 p.m.
Feb. 12, 2019; March 12, 2019; April 9, 2019; May 14, 2019; June 11, 2019; July 9, 2019; August 13, 2019
Kossuth
Bancroft behind the Bancroft Clinic at 122 W Ramsey St. in the EMS garage
4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Jan. 29, 2019; Feb. 26, 2019
Swea City Swea City United Methodist Church, 302 Cedar Ave.
4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Nov. 1, 2018; Jan. 3, 2019; March 7, 2019; May 2, 2019
Lee
Fort Madison This mobile pantry has been discontinued. You can find permanent partners in the area on our Get Help page.
Keokuk New Testament Christian Church, 1578 Hilton Rd.
4:00 to 5:30 p.m. NOTE: Do NOT arrive before 3:30, as this location is a functioning school.
Feb. 26, 2019; April 23, 2019; June 25, 2019; August 27, 2019
Louisa
Columbus Junction NOTE: New location Fire station at 206 Eastern Access Road, Columbus Junction, IA
4:00-5:30 p.m.
Feb. 27, 2019; March 27, 2019; April 24, 2019; May 22, 2019; June 26, 2019; July 24, 2019; August 28, 2019
Lucas
This county is served by other programs. Use our Locator Map to find other resources near you, or check other counties for mobile pantries.
Madison
Earlham Earlham United Methodist Church, 145 NE Sycamore Ave.
5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
September 18, 2018; October 16, 2018; November 20, 2018; December 18, 2018; January 15, 2019; February 19, 2019; March 19, 2019; April 16, 2019; May 21, 2019; June 18, 2019; July 16, 2019
Mahaska
Oskaloosa Oskaloosa Fairgrounds, 615 North Street
4:00-5:30 p.m.
Feb. 13, 2019; March 13, 2019; April 10, 2019; May 8, 2019; June 12, 2019; July 10, 2019; August 14, 2019
Marion
This county is served by other programs. Use our Locator Map to find other resources near you, or check other counties for mobile pantries.
Marshall
This county is served by other programs. Use our Locator Map to find other resources near you, or check other counties for mobile pantries.
Monroe
This county is served by other programs. Use our Locator Map to find other resources near you, or check other counties for mobile pantries.
O’Brien
Paullina First Presbyterian Church, 103 W. Groesbeck St.
4:00-6:00 p.m.
Nov. 19, 2018; Jan. 21, 2019
Hartley Trinity United Church of Christ, 140 N Fifth Ave E.
4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Nov. 21, 2018; Dec. 19, 2018; Jan. 16, 2019; Feb. 20, 2019
Osceola
Sibley Christian Reformed Church, 115 Maple Dr.
4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Nov. 13, 2018; Dec. 11, 2018; Jan. 8, 2019; Feb. 12, 2019; March 12, 2019
Palo Alto
Emmetsburg Grace Baptist Church, 2801 17th Street
5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Nov. 8, 2018; Dec. 13, 2018; winter hiatus – please use this church’s pantry during January, February, and March; April 11, 2019; May 9, 2019; June 13, 2019; July 11, 2019; Aug. 8, 2019
Pocahontas
Pocahontas Pocahontas County Expo Center, 309 NE 1st St.
4:30 – 6:00 p.m.
Nov. 28, 2018; Jan. 23, 2019; March 27, 2019; May 22, 2019; July 31, 2019
Polk
This county is served by other programs. Use our Locator Map to find other resources near you, or check other counties for mobile pantries.
Ringgold
This county is served by other programs. Use our Locator Map to find other resources near you, or check other counties for mobile pantries.
Sac
Odebolt Odebolt Community Center, 605 1st Avenue N
4:30-5:30 p.m.
May 16, 2019; December 19, 2019. (Other distributions for this mobile pantry route are outside our service area.)
Sac City Sac City VFW, 409 N 5th St.
4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Dec. 19, 2018; Feb. 20, 2019
Wall Lake No longer in operation; see Sac City or Odebolt mobile pantries above.
Story
This county is served by other programs. Use our Locator Map to find other resources near you, or check other counties for mobile pantries.
Taylor
This county is served by other programs. Use our Locator Map to find other resources near you, or check other counties for mobile pantries.
Union
This county is served by other programs. Use our Locator Map to find other resources near you, or check other counties for mobile pantries.
Van Buren
This county is served by other programs. Use our Locator Map to find other resources near you, or check other counties for mobile pantries.
Wapello
This county is served by other programs. Use our Locator Map to find other resources near you, or check other counties for mobile pantries.
Warren
Indianola Warren County Administrative Building, 301 N Buxton St.
4:00 to 6:30 p.m.
November 20, 2018; January 15, 2019; March 19, 2019; May 21, 2019; July 16, 2019; September 17, 2019; November 19, 2019
Milo Milo Community Center, 113 Main St.
4:00 – 6:30 p.m.
December 13, 2018; February 14, 2019; April 11, 2019; June 13, 2019; August 8, 2019
Norwalk Norwalk Christian Church, 701 Main Street
4:00 to 6:30 p.m.
February 19, 2019 (note: temporary location below); April 16, 2019; June 18, 2019; August 20, 2019; October 22, 2019; December 17, 2019
The February 19 and April 16 distributions for the Norwalk mobile pantry will take place at Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church, 515 Sunset Dr. (Hwy 28), Norwalk, IA
Wayne
Allerton Centennial Building, 101 S Central Ave, Allerton, IA
3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
February 21, 2019; February 21, 2019; March 21, 2019; April 18, 2019; May 16, 2019; June 20, 2019; July 18, 2019; August 15, 2019
Webster
This county is served by other programs. Use our Locator Map to find other resources near you, or check other counties for mobile pantries.
Winnebago
This county is served by other programs. Use our Locator Map to find other resources near you, or check other counties for mobile pantries.
Worth
Northwood Northwood Community Center, 829 Central Ave. NOTE: Beginning in March, this mobile pantry will distribute once every other month.
5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Feb. 5, 2019; March 5, 2019; May 7, 2019; July 2, 2019; September 3, 2019; November 5, 2019; January 7, 2020
Wright
Belmond Trinity Lutheran Church, 304 3rd Avenue
2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
January 29, 2019; February 26, 2019; March 26, 2019; April 23, 2019; May 28, 2019; June 25, 2019; July 23, 2019; August 27, 2019; September 24, 2019
Eagle Grove Grace Evangelical Free Church, 1220 S Commercial Ave., Eagle Grove, IA 50533
4:30 – 6:00 p.m.
January 8, 2019; April 2, 2019; July 2, 2019