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Food Resources

Support for Those Struggling with Food Insecurity

At Iowa Family Counseling, we believe that everyone deserves access to basic needs such as food. That's why we've compiled a list of local food pantries and resources to assist those in need. These resources can provide you with access to nutritious food, and help ensure that you and your loved ones are taken care of. We are dedicated to supporting our community, and these resources are just one way we do that.

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SNAP

SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) provides nutrition assistance to low-income individuals and families with funds to purchase your own groceries on your own schedule. 

Women Infants Children (WIC)

WIC is the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children. Helping pregnant women, breastfeeding women, postpartum women, and children under 5 stay healthy. Through this program the families also receive nutritional counseling from trained dieticians and referrals for health care.  Income guidelines must be met for eligibility in the program.

Ainsworth

  • Ainsworth Community Church

    • Open by appt - call 319-657-2387​

      • 322 Washington St - Ainsworth, IA 52201​

Brighton

  • HACAP Mobile Food Pantry

    • First Thursday of the month from 10:30-11:30a

    • The Gym Main & Mechanic St in Brighton, IA

  • The HUB Community Center

    • Open Thursdays from 4:30-5:30p

    • 108 E Washington St - Brighton, IA ​

​Coralville

Columbus Junction

  • Community Action Center of Louisa County Food Pantry

    • Open Tuesdays from 8:30-4p

    • 202 E Access Street, Suite D Columbus Junction IA

​Crawfordsville

  • HACAP Mobile Food Pantry at United Church of Crawfordsville​

    • Open 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month from 2-5:30pm​ - (2-3:30p reserved for those 60+ and/or needing assistance)

    • 105 N Chestnut St - Crawfordsville, IA 52621

Fairfield

  • Golden Magnolia Sanctuary

    • Serving "pay-what-you-may" dinner on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 5:30-8p

    • 200 S Main St - Fairfield, IA 52556

  • The Lord's Cupboard

    • Open Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 1-3:30p and Wednesdays from 1-5p for Jefferson County residents

    • 303 N 4th St - Fairfield, IA 52556

Hills

  • St Joseph Food Pantry

    • Open Wednesdays from 10-12p

    • 209 Brady St - Hills, IA​​

Iowa City 

  • Agape Cafe

    • Old Brick - 26 W Market St - Iowa City, IA ​

    • Serving free, hot breakfast for dine-in or to-go - Wednesdays from 7:30-9a

  • CommUnity Food Bank

    • Open Mondays 12-4:30p, Tuesdays 12-7p, Thursdays 9:30-4:30p, Fridays 12-4:30p & Saturdays 9:30-2p

    • 1045 Highway 6 East - Iowa City, IA 52240​

  • IC Compassion Food Pantry​

    • Open Wednesdays from12-5 PM

    • 1035 Wade Street - Iowa City, IA 52240​

    • No requirements, nor restrictions on the number of visits

  • Iowa City Free Lunch Program

    • 1105 Gilbert Ct. Ste 100 - Iowa City, IA​

    • Lunch served Monday-Saturday 12-1p

    • No identification requirements or paperwork involved ​

  • Mark Twain/Lucas Farms Food Pantry at Faith United Church of Christ

    • Open 2nd and 4th Wednesday from 2:30-5:30p

    • 1609 Deforest Ave - Iowa City, IA​

  • St Raphael of Brooklyn Orthodox Church Food Pantry

    • Open Wednesdays and Thursdays from 11-2p​

    • Located in the left part of the alcove in the lower level

    • 722 E College St - Iowa City, IA​

  • University of Iowa Food Pantry (Room G200 in the IMU)

    • Open to University of Iowa students, faculty, and staff with University ID - Mondays 3-5p, Tuesdays 1-7p, Wednesdays 11-7p, Thursdays 10-7p & Fridays 11-2p

    • Typically stocked with fresh food, dry and canned goods, personal care, menstrual products & baby supplies.

Kalona

  • Fairview Mennonite Church

    • Open the first Tuesday morning of each month

    • 2605 540th St SW - Kalona, IA 52247 - 319-683-2571

  • Full Gospel Revival Center/House of Plenty​

    • Open Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Fridays from 8:30-3:30pm

    • 319-656-2298 to set up an appointment​

    • 1103 J Ave - Kalona, IA 52247

  • Gospel Light Fellowship

    • Open 2nd and 4th Saturdays from 9-10:30am

    • 319-656-5285

    • 401 E Ave - Kalona, IA 5224​​

Keota

  • United Church of Faith Food Pantry

    • Last Sunday of the month from 10-10:30a

    • 201 N Ellis St - Keota, IA 52248

Lone Tree

  • .Lone Tree Community Schools Food Pantry

    • 303 S Devoe St - Lone Tree, IA ​

    • Wednesdays 2:30-5p​

Mount Pleasant

  • The Fellowship Cup Food Pantry

    • Open Thursdays from 10-4p for Henry County residents

    • 203 N Jefferson St- Mt. Pleasant, IA

North English

  • English Valley School's Food Pantry

    • Open Sundays 1-3p & Wednesdays 3:30-5:30p

    • 211 College St - North English, IA​

North Liberty

  • North Liberty Community Pantry

    • Open to shop Mondays 9:30-12p, Tuesdays 9:30-12p and 3:30-6p, Wednesdays 9:30-12p, Thursdays 9:30-12p and 3:30-6p and Saturdays 9:30-12p

    • 350 W Penn St - North Liberty, IA ​

    • If you do not live in our service area (Iowa City, Coralville, or outside of Johnson County), you can still receive pre-sacked groceries, laundry detergent, dish soap, and toilet paper once a week. 

​Riverside

  • HACAP Mobile Food Pantry

    • Open 1st Tuesday of the month from 11am-12pm 

    • Hall Park - 140 Ella St - Riverside, IA 52327

    • No identification is required. May pick up for multiple households.

  • Highland Community Schools Weekend Food Assistance (BackPack Program)

    • Provides a bag of kid-friendly, non-perishable food for your child(ren) for weekends and school breaks.​

  • St. Mary's Education Center (Lower Level)​

    • Open 2nd Saturday from 8:30-9:30am​

    • 360 Washburn St - Riverside, IA 52327​

Washington 

  • HACAP Food Reservation

    • 2175 Lexington Blvd - Washington, IA 52535​

    • 319-653-2069

  • The Storehouse Food Pantry​

    • 980 W 5th St - Washington, IA 52353

    • By appointment - call 319-461-8990

  • United Presbyterian Church​

    • Open 1st Thursday of the month from 1:00-2:00pm​

    • 209 E Main St - Washington, IA 52353​​

  • Washington Community Schools Food Pantry

    • Available for district students and their families at the high school

    • "Operation Backpack" for students at Lincoln and Stewart Elementaries

    • Contact your child's school counselor for more information. ​

Wellman

  • Mid-Prairie Community Schools Food Bags

    • Partnering with Feed the Kids, provides monthly food bags for families in the school district.

    • Available for pick-up near Southtown in Kalona from 5-6:30 PM on the 3rd Wednesday of each month.

    • Contact your child's school counselor for more information. 

  • Asbury United Methodist Church

    • Open 1st Saturday of each month from 9:00-10:30am​

    • 601 8th Ave - Wellman, IA 52356

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