By appointment: call ahead, not a walk-in.

Address
900 Central Ave, Fort Dodge, IA 50501
Website
udmo.com/
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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
Some form of ID to fill out the intake form. Bring whatever you have.
Proof
They may ask for proof of address (a piece of mail or a utility bill) and proof of income.
Appointment
By appointment or request: contact them before you go; this isn't a walk-in pantry.

In their words: “The page lists FAQs regarding income guidelines, document requirements, and appointment needs, but does not explicitly state the specific eligibility requirements (such as residency, income limits, or ID requirements) in the provided text. Users are directed to ask these questions or leave reviews.”

This is our best read of what Upper Des Moines Opportunity has posted. Requirements change, so it's worth a quick call to confirm.

Hours this week Central Time (CT)

Sun ·
Mon 8:30 AM – 5 PM
Tue 8:30 AM – 5 PM
Wed 8:30 AM – 5 PM
Thu 8:30 AM – 5 PM
Fri 8:30 AM – 5 PM
Sat ·

Upper Des Moines Opportunity at 900 Central Ave, Fort Dodge, IA provides free food (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 8:30 AM – 5 PM CT). The page lists FAQs regarding income guidelines, document requirements, and appointment needs, but does not explicitly state the specific eligibility requirements (such as residency, income limits, or ID requirements) in the provided text. Users are directed to ask these questions or leave reviews.

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Upper Des Moines Opportunity

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