- Address
- 1203 Hartford Ave., Des Moines, IA 50315
- Phone
- (515) 244-6251
- Website
- bidwellriverside.org
Who qualifies & what to bring
- Service area
- No residency requirement is posted. Most pantries help anyone in need. If you're outside the local area, a quick call confirms it.
- ID
- Not stated. Bring an ID if you have one, but many pantries don't require it.
In their words: “Open to anyone in need; call to confirm hours and specific requirements.”
This is our best read of what Bidwell Riverside Center has posted. Requirements change, so it's worth a quick call to confirm.
Hours this week Central Time (CT)
Sun
·
Mon
10 AM – 3 PM
Tue
10 AM – 7 PM
Wed
10 AM – 3 PM
Thu
10 AM – 5 PM
Fri
10 AM – 3 PM
Sat
9 AM – 1 PM
Bidwell Riverside Center at 1203 Hartford Ave., Des Moines, IA provides free food (Mon, Wed, Fri: 10 AM – 3 PM · Tue: 10 AM – 7 PM · Thu: 10 AM – 5 PM · Sat: 9 AM – 1 PM CT). Walk in, no appointment needed. Open to anyone in need; call to confirm hours and specific requirements.
What it looks like
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Call ahead. Hours can change.
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