Cerro Gordo County · IA
Food Pantries in Mason City, IA: Hours & Schedule
Mason City has 1 food pantries, plus 1 other free-food location shown below. Filter by type or what's open, and call ahead to confirm hours.
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Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat: 11 AM – 12:30 PM · Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu: 4:45 PM – 5:45 PM CT
No ID needed All areas
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 1 PM – 4 PM CT
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Mason City, IA has 2 places to get free food as of September 2026: 1 food pantries, 1 soup kitchens & free meals. Hawkeye Harvest Food Bank (122 South Adams Ave) and Community Kitchen of North Iowa, Inc (606 N. Monroe) are among them. Every listing here is checked against public sources. We hide the ones we can't confirm, we say call ahead where hours aren't confirmed, and there are no ads, logins, or fees.
What to bring
- A photo ID, if you have one (many pantries don't require it)
- Proof of address, like a piece of mail (some ask, most don't)
- Bags, a box, or a cart to carry groceries home
- The number of people in your household, that's usually all they need
How it works in Mason City
- Find a pantry on the map above that's open today
- Call ahead to confirm hours (they can change)
- Go during open hours; most are walk-in, no appointment
- Take what you need. There's no cost and no application
You're welcome here. Pantries are for anyone going through a hard stretch. No judgment.
What neighbors know
These places change. If you've been to a pantry in Mason City, leave a quick note so the next person walks in prepared: what to bring, when lines form, how they treat folks.
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Open by day in Mason City
Planning around a day off? Here's what's open each day in Mason City. Call ahead to confirm.
Food Pantries open Monday in Mason City
- Hawkeye Harvest Food Bank: 1 PM – 4 PM
- Community Kitchen of North Iowa, Inc: 11 AM – 12:30 PM
Food Pantries open Tuesday in Mason City
- Hawkeye Harvest Food Bank: 1 PM – 4 PM
- Community Kitchen of North Iowa, Inc: 11 AM – 12:30 PM
Food Pantries open Wednesday in Mason City
- Hawkeye Harvest Food Bank: 1 PM – 4 PM
- Community Kitchen of North Iowa, Inc: 11 AM – 12:30 PM
Food Pantries open Thursday in Mason City
- Hawkeye Harvest Food Bank: 1 PM – 4 PM
- Community Kitchen of North Iowa, Inc: 11 AM – 12:30 PM
Food Pantries open Friday in Mason City
- Hawkeye Harvest Food Bank: 1 PM – 4 PM
- Community Kitchen of North Iowa, Inc: 11 AM – 12:30 PM
Food Pantries open Saturday in Mason City
- Community Kitchen of North Iowa, Inc: 11 AM – 12:30 PM
Good to know
Which food pantries in Mason City are open today?
It depends on the day. By day of week, Mason City food pantries are open: Monday (2), Tuesday (2), Wednesday (2), Thursday (2), Friday (2), Saturday (1). Each listing below shows its exact hours. Call ahead to confirm, especially around holidays.
Are there food pantries in Mason City open on weekends?
Yes, 1 open Saturday in Mason City. Look for the Sat/Sun markers in the schedule below.
Where can I get emergency food in Mason City today?
Most Mason City food pantries take walk-ins during open hours. No appointment needed. For same-day help any time, call 211 (Oklahoma's free, confidential food-assistance line). The listings below are kept current and most serve anyone in need without income verification.
What do I need to bring to a food pantry in Mason City?
Most Mason City food pantries are open to anyone in need and don't require proof of income. It helps to bring a photo ID, proof of address if you have it (a utility bill or piece of mail), bags to carry food, and the number of people in your household. Requirements vary. Check each listing or call ahead.
Do I need an appointment, or can I walk in?
Most food pantries are walk-in during open hours. A few run on set monthly dates or by appointment. Those say so on their listing.
Which food pantries serve Mason City, Oklahoma?
These food pantries serve Mason City and nearby areas, including ZIP codes 50402, 50401. Anyone in need is welcome. You don't have to live in a specific ZIP.
Which food pantries in Mason City are open on Monday?
2 food pantries in Mason City are open Monday: Hawkeye Harvest Food Bank, Community Kitchen of North Iowa, Inc. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which food pantries in Mason City are open on Tuesday?
2 food pantries in Mason City are open Tuesday: Hawkeye Harvest Food Bank, Community Kitchen of North Iowa, Inc. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which food pantries in Mason City are open on Wednesday?
2 food pantries in Mason City are open Wednesday: Hawkeye Harvest Food Bank, Community Kitchen of North Iowa, Inc. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which food pantries in Mason City are open on Thursday?
2 food pantries in Mason City are open Thursday: Hawkeye Harvest Food Bank, Community Kitchen of North Iowa, Inc. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which food pantries in Mason City are open on Friday?
2 food pantries in Mason City are open Friday: Hawkeye Harvest Food Bank, Community Kitchen of North Iowa, Inc. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which food pantries in Mason City are open on Saturday?
1 food pantries in Mason City is open Saturday: Community Kitchen of North Iowa, Inc. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
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