Food Pantries and Food Help in Des Moines, IA

Food Bank of Iowa

2220 E 17th Street, Des Moines, IA 50316

515-564-0330

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-01-18; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Food Bank of Iowa

2220 East 17th Street, Des Moines, IA 50316

515-564-0330

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2025-01-01; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Requirements: Serves 55 Iowa counties

Offers: Food distribution, Snap outreach, Mobile pantry

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Hours

Mon	08:00–17:00
Tue	08:00–17:00
Wed	08:00–17:00
Thu	08:00–17:00
Fri	08:00–17:00
Sat	Closed
Sun	Closed

Hours not verified in 6+ months — call before you go.

MovetheFood - Food Distribution Center

1435 Mulberry Street, Des Moines, IA 50309

No phone — get directions below

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-05-15; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

St. Vincent de Paul - South

520 Army Post Rd, Des Moines, IA 50315

No phone — get directions below

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Requirements: Food pantry location in Des Moines operated by St. Vincent de Paul in partnership with Food Bank of Iowa.

Offers: Food bank, Free

Baptist Convention of Iowa Hunger Ministries - SBC

2400 86th Street, Des Moines, IA 50322

515-809-2819

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-01-18; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Bethel Mission

1310 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314

No phone — get directions below

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Requirements: Bethel Mission shelter location in Des Moines.

Offers: Food pantry, Free

Bidwell Riverside Center

1203 Hartford Ave., Des Moines, IA 50315

515-244-6251

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-01-18; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Hours

Mon	10:00–15:00
Tue	10:00–19:00
Wed	10:00–15:00
Thu	10:00–17:00
Fri	10:00–15:00
Sat	09:00–13:00
Sun	Closed

Hours not verified in 6+ months — call before you go.

Bond of Unity Food Pantry

530 NE 46th Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50313

No phone — get directions below

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Requirements: Food pantry location in Des Moines

Offers: Food pantry, Free

Catholic Charities Food Pantry (DMARC)

1815 Hubbell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316

No phone — get directions below

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Requirements: Food pantry distribution location in Des Moines

Offers: Food pantry, Free

Catholic Charities Outreach Center

1815 Hubbell Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50316

515-262-7290

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-01-18; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Hours

Mon	Closed
Tue	Closed
Wed	Closed
Thu	Closed
Fri	09:00–15:15
Sat	Closed
Sun	Closed

Hours not verified in 6+ months — call before you go.

Catholic Charities St. Mary

1815 Hubbell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316

(515) 262-7290

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-23; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Central Iowa Shelter and Services

1420 Mulberry Street, Des Moines, IA 50309

515-284-5719

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-01-18; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Offers: Clothing

CFUM - Children & Family Urban Movement

1548 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50314

No phone — get directions below

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Requirements: Meal site location for CFUM serving Des Moines community.

Offers: Food pantry, Free

Community Kitchen

1420 Mulberry St, Des Moines, IA 50309

No phone — get directions below

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Requirements: Community Kitchen meal site located in Des Moines serving meals to the community.

Offers: Food pantry, Free

Community Youth Concepts

1446 Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway, Des Moines, IA 50314

No phone — get directions below

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Requirements: Community Youth Concepts youth programs location

Offers: Food pantry, Free

Creative Visions

1343 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50314

No phone — get directions below

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Requirements: Food pantry location in Des Moines

Offers: Food pantry, Free

Des Moines Community Action Agency

1618 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314

515-248-6216

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-01-18; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Hours

Mon	Closed
Tue	Closed
Wed	Closed
Thu	11:00–12:45
Fri	11:00–12:45
Sat	Closed
Sun	Closed

Hours not verified in 6+ months — call before you go.

DMARC-ket

100 Army Post Road, Des Moines, IA 50315

No phone — get directions below

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Requirements: DMARC-ket food pantry location in Des Moines

Offers: Food pantry, Free

Drake Area Food Pantry

3226 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311

No phone — get directions below

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Requirements: Food pantry location in Drake area, Des Moines

Offers: Food pantry, Free

Eastview Community Center (DMARC)

4101 E. 42nd St., Des Moines, IA 50317

No phone — get directions below

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Requirements: Food pantry distribution location at Eastview Community Center

Offers: Food pantry, Free

EMBARC Iowa

4801 Franklin Ave Suite 101, Des Moines, IA 50301

No phone — get directions below

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Requirements: EMBARC Iowa food pantry location in Des Moines

Offers: Food pantry, Free

Food Bank of Iowa

2220 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

(515) 564-0330

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-23; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Freedom for Youth Ministries

2301 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310

No phone — get directions below

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Requirements: Freedom for Youth Ministries location in Des Moines

Offers: Food pantry, Free

Friendship Baptist Center

1526 MLK Jr. Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50314

515-244-1701

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-01-18; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Grand View University - Henning Student Center

2811 E. 14th St., Des Moines, IA 50316

No phone — get directions below

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Requirements: Food pantry located at the Henning Student Center on the Grand View University campus.

Offers: Food pantry, Free

Harbor of Hope

3650 Cottage Grove Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311

No phone — get directions below

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Requirements: Harbor of Hope rehabilitation center location

Offers: Food pantry, Free

Iglesia del Nazareno

1451 E 25th St, Des Moines, IA 50317

No phone — get directions below

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Requirements: Food pantry location at Iglesia del Nazareno in Des Moines.

Offers: Food pantry, Free

Joppa

2326 Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310

No phone — get directions below

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Offers: Food pantry, Free

Knock and Drop Iowa Food Pantry

3010 6th Ave., Des Moines, IA 50313

No phone — get directions below

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Requirements: Food pantry location in Des Moines serving the community with food assistance.

Offers: Food pantry, Free

MovetheFood

100 Army Post Road, Des Moines, IA 50315

(515) 277-6969

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-23; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

New City Church DSM

3114 SW 61st St., Des Moines, IA 50321

No phone — get directions below

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Offers: Food pantry, Free

Polk County River Place (DMARC)

2309 Euclid Ave., Des Moines, IA 50310

No phone — get directions below

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Requirements: Food pantry location in Des Moines

Offers: Food pantry, Free

Polk County River Place Food Pantry

2309 Euclid Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50310

515-286-3695

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-01-18; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Proteus Inc. Food Pantry

1221 Center St Suite 16, Des Moines, IA 50309

No phone — get directions below

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Requirements: Food pantry location at Proteus Inc. in Des Moines, Iowa.

Offers: Food pantry, Free

Ruth Harbor

534 42nd Street, Des Moines, IA 50312

(515) 279-4661

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-23; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Salvation Army Citadel (East)

1216 East 25th Court, Des Moines, IA 50317

515-266-3156

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-01-18; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Hours

Mon	Closed
Tue	13:00–15:30
Wed	Closed
Thu	Closed
Fri	Closed
Sat	Closed
Sun	Closed

Hours not verified in 6+ months — call before you go.

Sandy McNamar Memorial Food Pantry

2747 E Madison, Des Moines, IA 50317

No phone — get directions below

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Requirements: Food pantry location in Des Moines serving Polk County residents.

Offers: Food pantry, Free

St. Theresa Catholic Church

1230 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA 50311

No phone — get directions below

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Offers: Food pantry, Free

The Salvation Army - E 25Th Court Corps

1216 E 25th Court, Des Moines, IA 50317

(515) 266-3156

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-22; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

The Salvation Army - E Court Ave

211 E Court Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309

(515) 243-4277

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-22; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

The Salvation Army - E Euclid Ave

105 E. Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313

(515) 243-0308

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-22; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

The Salvation Army - Se 14Th St

4620 SE 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50315

(515) 953-7451

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-22; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

The Well Covenant Church

2625 Hubbell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317

No phone — get directions below

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Requirements: Food pantry location at The Well Covenant Church

Offers: Food pantry, Free

True Vine HELPS

501 SE 4th St, Des Moines, IA 50309

No phone — get directions below

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Requirements: True Vine HELPS food pantry location in Des Moines

Offers: Food pantry, Free

Urban Dreams

1615 Second Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314

No phone — get directions below

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Requirements: Food pantry location in Des Moines

Offers: Food pantry, Free

Watchmen Food Pantry

2723 Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310

No phone — get directions below

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Requirements: Food pantry location in Des Moines

Offers: Food pantry, Free

YMCA Supportive Housing Campus

2 SW 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50309

No phone — get directions below

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Requirements: YMCA Supportive Housing Campus facility

Offers: Food pantry, Free

Young Women's Resource Center

818 5th Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309

No phone — get directions below

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Requirements: Youth resource center location in Des Moines

Offers: Food pantry, Free

YSS - Iowa Homeless Youth Centers

612 Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309

No phone — get directions below

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Requirements: Multi-service center providing support to homeless youth in Des Moines

Offers: Food pantry, Free

Dream Center Des Moines

○ Closed

2725 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310

No phone — get directions below

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Requirements: Food pantry location operated by Dream Center Des Moines, a member of Food Bank of Iowa.

Offers: Food bank, Free

Hours

Mon	Closed
Tue	Closed
Wed	10:00–12:00
Thu	Closed
Fri	Closed
Sat	Closed
Sun	Closed

Families Forward Bidwell Pantry

○ Closed

1203 Hartford Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

No phone — get directions below

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Requirements: Food Bank of Iowa member pantry location in Des Moines

Offers: Food bank, Free

Hours

Mon	Closed
Tue	Closed
Wed	Closed
Thu	Closed
Fri	09:30–16:00
Sat	Closed
Sun	Closed

St. Vincent de Paul - North

○ Closed

1426 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314

No phone — get directions below

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Requirements: Food pantry location in Des Moines

Offers: Food pantry, Free

Hours

Mon	Closed
Tue	Closed
Wed	Closed
Thu	Closed
Fri	11:00–18:00
Sat	Closed
Sun	Closed