Mobile Pantry Program
In response to the COVID-19 crisis, we have temporarily switched all of our mobile pantries to a “drive-thru” distribution. We will ask that people being served remain in their vehicles and unlock their trunk or backseat so our volunteers can safely place a prepackaged food box or bag there. If you are not in a vehicle, you can simply walk through the distribution line while practicing social distancing.
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. A mobile pantry can also serve as a great location for other resources like rental assistance or job training.
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
Orient United Methodist Church, 124 South Maple
4:30 – 6:30 pm
December 14, 2020; January 11, 2021; February 8, 2021; March 8, 2021; April 12, 2021; May 10, 2021; June 14, 2021; July 12, 2021
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.
March 8, 2021; May 10, 2021; July 12, 2021
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)
3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
January 27, 2021; February 24, 2021
Calhoun
Rockwell City 333 Brower St.
4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
January 28, 2021
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.
February 2, 2021
Dallas
Adel NEW LOCATION: New Hope Church, 25712 290th Street (off of Hwy 6)
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
December 21, 2020; January 25, 2021; February 22, 2021; March 22, 2021; April 26, 2021; May 24, 2021; June 28, 2021
Perry Crossroads Church, 2810 1st Ave
9:00-10:30 a.m.
January 23, 2021; March 27, 2021; May 22, 2021; July 24, 2021
Perry Dallas County Hospital, 610 10th Street
4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
February 24, 2021; April 28, 2021; June 23, 2021; August 25, 2021
Redfield Redfield City Hall, 808 1st St.
4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
January 6, 2021; February 3, 2021; March 3, 2021; April 7, 2021 May 5, 2021; June 2, 2021
West Des Moines Crossroads Church, 1200 60th Street, sponsored by American Trust Bank
5:00 – 6:30 p.m.
January 18, 2021; February 15, 2021; March 15, 2021; April 19, 2021; May 17, 2021; June 21, 2021
Davis
Bloomfield NEW LOCATION: Apostolic Christian Church, 19420 Lilac Avenue
4:00 p.m. — 5:30 p.m.
February 4, 2021; March 4, 2021
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.
4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
January 7, 2021; February 4, 2021
Emmet
Estherville 2014 Central Ave.
4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
February 4, 2021
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.
March 4, 2021; May 6, 2021; July 8, 2021
Hamilton
Jewell Bethesda Lutheran Church, 439 Main St.
4:30 – 6:00 p.m.
January 28, 2021
Webster City NEW LOCATION: 1610 Collins Street
3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
February 16, 2021; April 20, 2021
Webster City St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 1005 Beach St.
3:00 – 5:00 p.m
March 16, 2021
Hancock
Garner Garner United Methodist Church, 885 Maben Ave.
5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
February 2, 2021
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 – 6:00 p.m.
January 13, 2021
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 Nazarene Family Center, N 6th and West Briggs Avenue
4:00-5:30 p.m.
February 2, 2021; March 3, 2021
Keokuk
What Cheer 106 E Broadway Street
3:00-4:30 p.m.
February 9, 2021; March 9, 2021
Kossuth
Bancroft 212 E. Center, Bancroft
3:00-5:00 p.m.
January 26, 2021; February 23, 2021
Swea City Swea City United Methodist Church, 302 Cedar Ave.
4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
January 7, 2021
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 – 5:30 p.m. NOTE: Do NOT arrive before 3:30, as this location is a functioning school.
February 23, 2021
Louisa
Wapello 317 N Water St
NEW TIME 1:30 – 4:00 p.m.
January 27, 2021; February 24, 2021; March 24, 2021
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 American Legion, 137 South Chestnut Ave.
5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
January 19, 2021; February 16, 2021; March 16, 2021; April 20, 2021; May 18, 2021; June 15, 2021; July 20, 2021
Winterset This mobile pantry has been replaced by a permanent partner called Winterset First United Methodist Church Pantry.
Mahaska
Oskaloosa Southern Iowa Fairgrounds, 615 N I St., Oskaloosa
3:30 – 5:00 p.m.
February 8, 2021; March 8, 2021
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.
January 18, 2021
Hartley Trinity United Church of Christ, 140 N Fifth Ave E.
4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
January 20, 2021; February 17, 2021
Osceola
Sibley Christian Reformed Church, 115 Maple Dr.
4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
February 9, 2021
Palo Alto
Emmetsburg Grace Baptist Church, 2801 17th Street
5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
N/A
Pocahontas
Pocahontas NEW LOCATION: 406 NW 7th St.
4:30 – 6:00 p.m.
January 27, 2021
Polk
Des Moines VETERANS ONLY Parking Lot at 2350 Euclid
11:30 – 1:00 p.m.
February 9, 2021; March 9, 2021; April 13, 2021; May 11, 2021; June 8, 2021; July 13, 2021; August 10, 2021; September 14, 2021; October 12, 2021; November 9, 2021; December 14, 2021
We ask that Veterans bring their VA card or DD-214 to ensure we are serving Veterans.
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 116 E 2nd Street
4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
February 18, 2021
Sac City Sac City VFW, 409 N 5th St.
4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
February 17, 2021
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.
Warren
Hartford Hartford Upper Elementary, 500 N Vine St
4:15 – 6:15 p.m.
January 19, 2021; March 16, 2021; May 18, 2021; July 20, 2021; September 21, 2021; November 16, 2021
Milo Milo Community Center, 113 Main St.
4:00 – 6:30 p.m.
February 11, 2021; April 8, 2021; June 10, 2021; August 12, 2021; October 14, 2021; December 9, 2021
Norwalk Norwalk Christian Church, 701 Main Street
4:00 – 6:30 p.m.
February 16, 2021; April 20, 2021; June 15 2021; August 17, 2021; October 19, 2021; December 21, 2021
DIRECTIONS TO NORWALK CHRISTIAN CHURCH:
From Hwy28, going south into Norwalk, continue on Hwy 28 past the Main Street light and North Ave lights. Hwy 28 goes from a 4 lane to a 2 lane after the light at North Ave. intersection. Take a left on to ELM St. (it’s right after the slight curve). (IF you miss it, you can take a left at WRIGHT RD)
Go 2-3 blocks east on Elm St. (or Wright Rd if missed Elm) to MAIN ST. take a left. Church will be on the left.
Wayne
Allerton Centennial Building, 101 S Central Ave
NEW TIME: 3:00 – 4:30 PM
January 21, 2021; February 18, 2021; March 18, 2021
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
This county is served by other programs. Use our Locator Map to find other resources near you, or check other counties for mobile pantries.
Wright
Belmond Trinity Lutheran Church, 304 3rd Avenue
2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
January 26, 2021; February 23, 2021
Eagle Grove Grace Evangelical Free Church, 1220 S Commercial Ave., Eagle Grove, IA 50533
4:30 – 6:00 p.m.
February 2, 2021