Food Bank of Iowa
Mobile pantry- Address
- 2220 E 17th Street, Des Moines, IA 50316
- Phone
- (515) 564-0330
- Website
- foodbankiowa.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: “Distributes food to partner agencies in 42 Iowa counties who directly serve needy families and individuals. The organization itself provides food to charitable agencies rather than directly to the public.”
This is our best read of what Food Bank of Iowa has posted. Requirements change, so it's worth a quick call to confirm.
Upcoming distributions
- Thu, Sep 10: Food Bank of Iowa, 4 PM–6 PM
- Thu, Oct 8: Food Bank of Iowa, 4 PM–6 PM
- Thu, Nov 12: Food Bank of Iowa, 4 PM–6 PM
Food Bank of Iowa at 2220 E 17th Street, Des Moines, IA provides free food; next open Thursday, September 10, 4 PM. Walk in, no appointment needed. Distributes food to partner agencies in 42 Iowa counties who directly serve needy families and individuals. The organization itself provides food to charitable agencies rather than directly to the public.
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