A Guide to Food Pantries in Iowa

1 A Guide to food Pantries in iowa WORKING FOR FAIRNESS Printed and Distributed by the food Bank of in this booklet was prepared by iowa Legal Aid s Feeding iowa s New Immigrant Population (FINIP) project and food Bank of address and telephone number of iowa Legal Aid s Central Administrative Office are on the back cover. This publication was printed anddistributed by food Bank of booklet is a compilation of responses from food Pantries to requests for information on their services. If you have any corrections, additions,or changes please let us know. Updated information on food Pantries will be available on the iowa Legal Aid Website at ,and assistance in maintaining up-to-date listings will be appreciated. Contact:Jim Elliott, Deputy DirectorIowa Legal Aid1111 9th Street Suite 230 Des Moines, IA 50314 Telephone 515/243-2980 extension 1688 Fax 515/246-0675 Email Assistance(formerly known as food Stamps)This program is not welfare.

2 It is a nutrition assistance program to help low-income families and individuals who meet certain requirements. Applicationscan be found at the Department of Human Services in your county or at the website food Assistance website: more information contact:Program ManagerIowa Dept. of Human ServicesNutrition - Division of Financial, Health and Work SupportsHoover State Office BuildingDes Moines, IA 50319 Field Support: 1-800-972-2017 & (515) 281-6899 DHS Tel: (515) 281-3163 WICThis is a public health program that serves pregnant and postpartum women, and children up to their fifth birthday. Participants receive checks forspecific nutritious foods redeemable at stores and pharmacies across iowa . There are WIC clinics in all iowa counties. The listing of WIC clinics can befound at: more information contact: iowa Department of Public Health - Bureau of NutritionLucas State Office BuildingDes Moines, IA 50319-0075 Information and materials 1-800-532-1579 (Jan) Steffen, RD, LDNutrition ConsultantIowa Dept.

3 Of Public HealthLucas State Office BuildingDes Moines, IA 50319-0075 food Pantries help thousands of Iowans each month by providing a basic human need. Most food Pantries rely upon volunteer staff and donations toprovide this valuable service. The network of food Pantries , food banks and other providers of food do a remarkable job of helping Iowans with verylimited resources. iowa s food Pantries help the young, the old, the disabled, immigrants, unemployed and those who work. food Pantries may provide theonly resource that some immigrants or other persons who are not able to use government directory is intended to provide information about food Pantries in iowa . Please share this information with anyone who might need this informa-tion. This information can also be found at brief description of some of the other major food programs and how to obtain assistance is included with this Solberg, ChiefBureau of Nutrition and WICIowa Department of Public HealthLucas State Office Building, 5th Floor321 E.

4 12th StreetDes Moines, IA 50319-0075telephone: (515) 281-3713toll-free in-state: 1-800-532-1579fax: (515) 281-4913email: Supplemental food Program For Women, Infants & Children(available to Polk county residents only)The Commodity Supplemental food Program is similar to WIC but in addition to serving pregnant, postpartum and breast-feeding women this programserves infants and children up to their sixth birthday. Apply at the following location:1907 Carpenter, Des Moines, IA 50314 Phone: 286-3655 For more information contact: food DistributionIowa Dept. of Human ServicesHoover State Office BuildingDes Moines, IA 50319 WIC: 1-800-532-1579 or (515) 281-6650 Federal Commodity Supplemental food Program Page: food Program For Seniors(available only in Polk, Dallas, Jasper, Warren, Madison, Boone, Wapello & Clarke counties)The Elderly Commodity food Program serves persons 60 years of age or older.

5 This does not include handicapped persons under 60 years of age. Eligiblepersons receive foods such as: instant potatoes; oatmeal; spaghetti; peanut butter; fruits and vegetables; and bonus foods when available. Proof of age andincome are required. Apply at the locations below:Polk:1907 Carpenter, Des Moines, IA 50314515-286-3659 Warren: 961-2543 Jasper: 792-1955 Boone: 432-1127 or 1-800-395-9737 Dallas: 993-4531, 465-2300, 999-2216 Madison: 462-1334 or 1-800-540-6902 Wapello: 682-7597 Clarke: 342-2933 or 342-3133 School food ProgramsThis program offers free and reduced price meals at school. The lunch program is required in all public schools. Some schools may also offer free andreduced price breakfast or after-school snack more information, visit the website below or contact:State DirectorBureau of food and NutritionDepartment of EducationGrimes State Office BuildingDes Moines, iowa 50319-0146 Phone: 515-281-4757 Fax: 515-281-6548 is a private organization committed to reaching out and helping others through a self-help approach to community development.

6 Typically,SHARE Host Organizations are churches, schools, labor unions and other community groups. SHARE provides discount food packages to can participate. There are over 100 SHARE sites in more information, or to find the SHARE site near you, contact:SHARE iowa Office & Distribution Center1102 South 7th Box 328 Oskaloosa, IA 52577-03281-800-344-1107 or (641) 673-4000 is an organization which provides farm workers, immigrants and others with a variety of services that improve their health, education and economicopportunities. For more information, visit the website below or contact the office in your MoinesProteus Migrant Health Project1-800-372-6031or (515)-271-5306 Fort DodgeProteus Migrant Health Project1-800-798-8225 or (515)573-8225 MuscatineProteus Migrant Health Project1-800-397-9675 or (563)264-0880 Congregate Meal SitesMany communities across the state have sites where senior citizens can get a noon meals during the week with a voluntary donation requested but notrequired.

7 Contact your local Area Agency on Aging or county Department of Human Services for details on meal sites in your Legal Aid provides free legal assistance to low-income Iowans with basic issues involving basic necessities (includingnutrition programs like food stamps), fundamental rights or safety. iowa Legal Aid receives support from a wide range ofsources including federal, state, and local governments as well as private organizations and donors. Ten regional officesserve all 99 counties in iowa . For apply for assistance, contact the iowa Legal Aid regional office serving your county . Span-ish-speaking callers should contact iowa Legal Aid using the toll-free number iowa REGIONAL OFFICE520 Nebraska Street, Suite 337 Sioux City, iowa 51101-1315(712) 277-8686 or Toll-free (800) 352-0017 Serving: Buena Vista, Cherokee, Clay, Dickinson, Ida, Lyon, Monona,O Brien, Osceola, Plymouth, Sac, Sioux and Woodbury CountiesNORTH CENTRAL iowa REGIONAL OFFICE600 1st Street NW, Suite 103 Mason City, iowa 50401-2947(641) 423-4651 or Toll-free (800) 392-0021 Serving: Calhoun, Cerro Gordo, Emmet, Floyd, Franklin, Hancock,Humboldt, Kossuth, Mitchell, Palo Alto, Pocahontas, Winnebago, Worthand Wright CountiesWATERLOO REGIONAL OFFICE607 Sycamore Street, Suite 708 Waterloo, iowa 50703-4799(319) 235-7008 or Toll-free (800) 772-0039 Serving.

8 Black Hawk, Bremer, Buchanan, Butler, Chickasaw, Grundy,Hardin and Howard CountiesNORTHEAST iowa REGIONAL OFFICE799 Main Street, Suite 280 Dubuque, iowa 52001-6825(563) 588-4653 or Toll-free (800) 942-4619 Serving: Allamakee, Clayton, Delaware, Dubuque, Fayette, Jackson,Jones and Winneshiek CountiesHELP LEGAL ASSISTANCE736 Federal Street, Suite 401 Davenport, iowa 52803-5723(563) 322-6216 or Toll-free (800) 627-1596 Serving: Scott and Clinton CountiesSOUTHWEST iowa REGIONAL OFFICE532 1st Avenue, Suite 300 Council Bluffs, iowa 51503-0803(712) 328-3982 or Toll-free (800) 432-9229 Serving: Adams, Audubon, Carroll, Cass, Crawford, Fremont, Harrison,Mills, Montgomery, Page, Pottawattamie, Ringgold, Shelby and TaylorCountiesCENTRAL iowa REGIONAL OFFICE1111 9th Street, Suite 380 Des Moines, iowa 50314-2527(515) 243-1193 or Toll-free (800) 532-1503 Serving: Adair, Boone, Clarke, Dallas, Greene, Guthrie, Hamilton, Jasper,Madison, Polk, Story, Union, Warren and Webster CountiesCEDAR RAPIDS REGIONAL OFFICE305 Second Street SE, Suite 400 Cedar Rapids, iowa 52401-1789(319) 364-6108 or Toll-free (800) 332-0419 Serving: Benton, iowa , Linn, Marshall, Poweshiek and Tama CountiesSOUTHEAST iowa REGIONAL OFFICE112 East 3rd StreetOttumwa, iowa 52501-2903(641) 683-3166 or Toll-free (800) 452-0007 Serving.

9 appanoose , Davis, Decatur, Jefferson, Keokuk, Lee, Lucas,Mahaska, Marion, Monroe, Van Buren, Wapello and Wayne CountiesIOWA CITY REGIONAL OFFICE430 iowa AvenueIowa City, iowa 52240-1810(319) 351-6570 or Toll-free (800) 272-0008 Serving: Cedar, Des Moines, Henry, Johnson, Louisa, Muscatine andWashington CountiesIOWA LEGAL AID REGIONAL OFFICESADAIRA dair food Pantry410 AudobonAdair, IA 50002 Contact Person: Bill FaganPhone: 641-742-3215E-mail: NAHours of operation: call for appointmentAmount of food Provided: 4-5 daysVisits permitted: once a monthDocumentation Required: noneAdair Co. Neighborhood CenterEmergency food Pantry354 Public SquareGreenfield, IA 50849 Contact Person: NAPhone: NAE-mail: NAHours of operation: M-F 8-12 and 1-4:30 Amount of food Provided: 4-5 daysVisits permitted: once every 6 months, in emergency once permonthDocumentation Required: Proof of residenceADAMSA dams county food Pantry602 7th StreetCorning, IA 50841 Contact Person: April DamewoodPhone: 641-322-4096E-mail: of operation: M-F 8:30am-4:00pmAmount of food Provided: 1weekVisits permitted: once a monthDocumentation Required: Proof of residence and SSNALLAMAKEEA llamakee county Relief12 1st Ave.

10 NWWaukon, IA 52172 Contact Person: Linda KrusePhone: 563-568-3591E-mail: of operation: M-F 8:00-4:00 Amount of food Provided: 1 weekVisits permitted: once a monthDocumentation Required: Proof of residenceAllamakee county food Shelf74 Dan , IA 52172 Contact Person: Roy WandlingPhone: 563-568-2658E-mail: of operation: Thursday 9:00 am-1:00 pmAmount of food Provided: 4-5 daysVisits permitted: once a monthDocumentation Required: Proof of residence and SSNAPPANOOSEA ppanoose county Lord s Cupboard912 WoodlandCenterville, IA 52544 Contact Person: Janice BolgerPhone: 641-856-8251E-mail: of operation: M, W, of food Provided: 1-3 daysVisits permitted: once a month, 6 times per yearDocumentation Required: SSNAUDUBONA udubon Family Development Center421 S. Park StreetAudubon, IA 50025 Contact Person: Karla CainPhone: 712-563-3725E-mail: NAHours of operation: M-F 9:00am-3:00pmAmount of food Provided: 1weekVisits permitted: 4-5 times per yearDocumentation Required: Proof of residence and SSNBENTONB enton county food Pantryat Belle Plain1208 8th AvenueBelle Plain, IA 52208 Contact Person: Beth GoodmanPhone: 319-444-3031E-mail: NAHours of operation: Mon.