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.
Become a Mobile Pantry Partner by reaching out to the Regional Partnership Coordinator who serves your county. They’ll get you started on the road to a mobile pantry.
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.
September 10, 2018; 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 Genesis Building, 1607 Lake Ave.
4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
July 25, 2018; Sept. 26, 2018; Nov. 28, 2018; Jan. 23, 2019
Calhoun
Rockwell City 333 Brower St.
4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
May 24, 2018; July 26, 2018; September 27, 2018
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.
May 1, 2018; August 7, 2018; November 6, 2018
Dallas
Adel New Hope Youth Center, 712 Cottage Street
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
April 23, 2018; May 29, 2018; June 25, 2018; July 23, 2018; Aug. 27, 2018; Sept. 24, 2018, Oct. 22, 2018; Nov. 26, 2018; Dec. 17, 2018
Perry Crossroads Church, 2810 1st Avenue
9:00 – 10:30 a.m.
May 19, 2018; July 28, 2018; Sept. 22, 2018; Nov. 17, 2018
Perry Dallas County Hospital, 610 10th Street
4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
August 22, 2018; October 24, 2018; 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.
April 4, 2018; June 6, 2018; Aug. 1, 2018; Oct. 3, 2018; 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.
April 16, 2018; May 21, 2018, June 18, 2018; July 16, 2018; Aug. 20, 2018; Sept. 17, 2018; Oct. 15, 2018; 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.
Sept. 6, 2018; Oct. 4, 2018; Nov. 1, 2018; Dec. 6, 2018; Jan. 3, 2019; Feb. 7, 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.
4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
April 5, 2018; May 3, 2018; June 7, 2018; July 5, 2018; August 2, 2018; September 6, 2018; October 4, 2018
Emmet
Estherville 2014 Central Ave.
4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
April 5, 2018; June 7, 2018; August 2, 2018; October 4, 2018
Franklin
Sheffield (Franklin): Zion St. John Lutheran Church, 422 Sherman St.
4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
August 16, 2018; September 20, 2018
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.
September 6, 2018; 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.
May 24, 2018; July 26, 2018; September 27, 2018; November TBD, 2018
Webster City St. Thomas Aquinas Parish Center, 1000 Des Moines St.
4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
April 17, 2018; June 19, 2018; August 21, 2018; October 16, 2018; December 18, 2018
Webster City St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 1005 Beach St.
4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
May 15, 2018; July 17, 2018; September 18, 2018; November 20, 2018; January 15, 2019
Hancock
Garner Garner United Methodist Church, 885 Maben Ave.
5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
April 3, 2018; May 8, 2018; June 5, 2018; July 3, 2018; August 7, 2018; September 4, 2018; October 2, 2018; November 6, 2018; December 4, 2018
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.
May 9, 2018; July 11, 2018; September 12, 2018; November 14, 2018
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.
Sept. 4, 2018; Oct. 2, 2018; Nov. 6, 2018; Dec. 4, 2018; Jan. date TBD; Feb. 5, 2019
Keokuk
What Cheer County Shed, 308 South Barnes Street
4:00-5:30 p.m.
Sept. 11, 2018; Oct. 9, 2018; Nov. 13, 2018; Dec. 11, 2018; Jan. 8, 2019; Feb. 12, 2019
Kossuth
Bancroft behind the Bancroft Clinic at 122 W Ramsey St. in the EMS garage
4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
April 24, 2018; May 22, 2018; June 26, 2018; July 24, 2018; August 28, 2018; September 25, 2018; October 23, 2018
Swea City Swea City United Methodist Church, 302 Cedar Ave.
4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Sept. 6, 2018; Nov. 1, 2018; Jan. 3, 2019
Lee
Fort Madison The Diamond Center, 1415 Avenue M, Fort Madison, IA 52627
4:00 – 5:30 p.m.
Sept. 18, 2018; Nov. 20, 2018; Jan. 15, 2019
Keokuk New Testament Christian Church, 1578 Hilton Rd.
4:30 to 6:00 p.m. NOTE: Do NOT arrive before 3:30, as this location is a functioning school.
August 28, 2018; Oct. 23, 2018; Dec. 18, 2018; Feb. 26, 2019
Louisa
Columbus Junction 101 Fairground Rd., Columbus Junction, IA 52738
4:00-5:30 p.m.
August 21, 2018; Sept. 26, 2018; Oct. 24, 2018; Nov. 28, 2018; Dec. 19, 2018; Jan. 23, 2019; Feb. 27, 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.
August 21, 2018; 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
Winterset Winterset First United Methodist Church, 309 E Jefferson St.
4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
July 23, 2018; August 27, 2018; September 24, 2018; October 29, 2018; November 26, 2018; December 17, 2018
Mahaska
Oskaloosa Oskaloosa Fairgrounds, 615 North Street
4:00-5:30 p.m.
Sept. 12, 2018; Oct. 10, 2018; Nov. 14, 2018; Dec. 12, 2018; Jan. 9, 2019; Feb. 13, 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.
Sept. 17, 2018; Nov. 19, 2018; Jan. 21, 2019
Hartley Trinity United Church of Christ, 140 N Fifth Ave E.
4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
NOTE: This mobile pantry has been rescheduled from April 18 to April 30.
April 30, 2018; May 16, 2018; June 20, 2018; July 18, 2018; August 15, 2018; September 19, 2018; October 17, 2018
Osceola
Sibley Christian Reformed Church, 115 Maple Dr.
4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
April 10, 2018; May 8, 2018; June 12, 2018; July 10, 2018; August 14, 2018; September 11, 2018; October 9, 2018
Palo Alto
Emmetsburg Grace Baptist Church, 2801 17th Street
5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Aug. 9, 2018; Sept. 13, 2018; Oct. 11, 2018; Nov. 8, 2018
Pocahontas
Pocahontas Pocahontas County Expo Center, 309 NE 1st St.
4:30 – 6:00 p.m.
May 23, 2018; July 31, 2018; September 26, 2018
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.
October 18, 2018. (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.
NOTE: This mobile pantry has been rescheduled from April 18 to April 25.
April 25, 2018; June 20, 2018; August 15, 2018; October 17, 2018
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.
May 15, 2018; July 17, 2018; September 18, 2018; November 20, 2018
Milo Milo Community Center, 113 Main St.
4:00 – 6:30 p.m.
April 12, 2018; June 14, 2018; August 9, 2018; October 18, 2018
Norwalk Norwalk Christian Church, 701 Main Street
4:00 to 6:30 p.m.
April 17, 2018; June 19, 2018; August 21, 2018; October 16, 2018; December 18, 2018
Wayne
Corydon United Methodist Church, 213 West Jackson Street
4:00 to 5:30 p.m.
Sept. 20, 2018; Oct. 18, 2018; Nov. 15, 2018; Dec. 20, 2018; Jan. 17, 2019; Feb. 21, 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.
5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
April 3, 2018; May 1, 2018; June 5, 2018; July 3, 2018; Aug. 7, 2018; Sept. 4, 2018; Oct. 2, 2018
Wright
Belmond Trinity Lutheran Church, 304 3rd Avenue
2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
April 24, 2018; May 22, 2018; June 26, 2018; July 24, 2018; August 28, 2018; September 25, 2018
Eagle Grove Grace Evangelical Free Church, 1220 S Commercial Ave., Eagle Grove, IA 50533
4:30 – 6:00 p.m.
October 2, 2018; January 3, 2019; April 2, 2019; July 2, 2019