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. 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
Orient United Methodist Church, 124 South Maple
4:30 to 6:30 pm
N/A
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.
January 13, 2020
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.
January 22, 2020; March 25, 2020
Calhoun
Rockwell City 333 Brower St.
4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
January 23, 2020; February 27, 2020; March 26, 2020
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 4, 2020
Dallas
Adel New Hope Youth Center, 712 Cottage Street
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
January 20, 2020; February 17, 2020
Perry Perry Elementary School, 1600 8th Street
January 25, 2020
Perry Dallas County Hospital, 610 10th Street
4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
January 2, 2020 (early due to holiday); February 26, 2020
Redfield Redfield City Hall, 808 1st St.
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
January 6, 2019; February 5, 2020
West Des Moines Crossroads Church, 1200 60th Street, sponsored by American Trust Bank
5:00 – 6:30 p.m.
January 20, 2020; February 17, 2020
Davis
Bloomfield Iowa State University Extension & Outreach Office, 402 East North Street
4:00 p.m. — 5:30 p.m.
January 9, 2020; February 6, 2020, March 5, 2020; April 2, 2020; May 7, 2020; June 4, 2020; July 2, 2020
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 2, 2020; February 6, 2020
Emmet
Estherville 2014 Central Ave.
4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
February 6, 2020
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.
January 13, 2020
Hamilton
Jewell Bethesda Lutheran Church, 439 Main St.
4:30 – 6:00 p.m.
January 23, 2020; March 26, 2020
Webster City St. Thomas Aquinas Parish Center, 1000 Des Moines St.
4:00 – 5:30 p.m.
February 18, 2020; April 21, 2020
Webster City St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 1005 Beach St.
4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
January 21, 2020; March 17, 2020
Hancock
Garner Garner United Methodist Church, 885 Maben Ave.
5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
January 7, 2020; February 4, 2020; March 3, 2020; April 7, 2020
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 8, 2020
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 First Church of the Nazarene Fairfield, 6th and Briggs Community Center
4:00-5:30 p.m.
January 7, 2020; February 4, 2020, March 3, 2020; April 7, 2020; May 5, 2020; June 2, 2020; July 7, 2020
Keokuk
What Cheer 106 E Broadway Street
3:00-4:30 p.m.
January 14, 2020; February 11, 2020, March 10, 2020; April 14, 2020; May 12, 2020; June 9, 2020; July 14, 2020
Kossuth
Bancroft 212 E. Center, Bancroft
4:30-6:30 p.m.
January 28, 2020; February 25, 2020; March 24, 2020
Swea City Swea City United Methodist Church, 302 Cedar Ave.
4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
March 5, 2020; May 7, 2020; July 2, 2020
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.
February 25, 2020; April 28, 2020; June 23, 2020; August 25, 2020
Louisa
Wapello 317 N Water St
4:00-5:30 p.m.
January 22, 2020; February 26, 2020; March 25, 2020; April 22, 2020; May 27, 2020; June 24, 2020; July 22, 2020
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 NOTE: New location: American Legion 137 South Chestnut Ave.
5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
January 21, 2020; February 18, 2020
Winterset This mobile pantry has been replaced by a permanent partner called Winterset First United Methodist Church Pantry.
Mahaska
Oskaloosa NOTE: New location 109 N 3rd Street, Oskaloosa, IA 52577
3:15-5:30 p.m.
January 8, 2020; February 12, 2020; March 25, 2020; April 22, 2020; May 27, 2020; June 24, 2020; July 22, 2020
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 20, 2020, February 11, 2020
Hartley Trinity United Church of Christ, 140 N Fifth Ave E.
4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
January 15, 2020; February 19, 2020
Osceola
Sibley Christian Reformed Church, 115 Maple Dr.
4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
January 14, 2020; February 11, 2020; March 10, 2020; April 14, 2020
Palo Alto
Emmetsburg Grace Baptist Church, 2801 17th Street
5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Emmetsburg does not run January through March
Pocahontas
Pocahontas Pocahontas County Expo Center, 309 NE 1st St.
4:30 – 6:00 p.m.
January 22, 2020
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.
N/A
Sac City Sac City VFW, 409 N 5th St.
4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
February 19, 2020; April 16, 2020
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.
January 21, 2020; March 17, 2020; May 19, 2020; July 21, 2020
Milo Milo Community Center, 113 Main St.
4:00 – 6:30 p.m.
February 18, 2020; April 21, 2020; June 21, 2020
Norwalk Norwalk Christian Church, 701 Main Street
4:00 to 6:30 p.m.
February 13, 2020; April 9, 2020; June 11, 2020
Wayne
Allerton Centennial Building, 101 S Central Ave, Allerton, IA
4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
January 16, 2020; February 20, 2020, March 19, 2020; April 16, 2020; May 21, 2020; June 18, 2020; July 16, 2020
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.
January 7, 2020
Wright
Belmond Trinity Lutheran Church, 304 3rd Avenue
2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
January 28, 2020; February 25, 2020; March 24, 2020; April 28, 2020; May 26, 2020; June 23, 2020; July 28, 2020; August 25, 2020; September 22, 2020
Eagle Grove Grace Evangelical Free Church, 1220 S Commercial Ave., Eagle Grove, IA 50533
4:30 – 6:00 p.m.
January 7, 2020; April 7, 2020; July 7, 2020; October 6, 2020