21 verified pantries across Des Moines ·
The Eastview Food Pantry is open to everyone regardless of income level. You don't need an ID to come, though having one is preferred. If you arrive without one, a limited amount of food is still avai
The Free Daily Food Window is open to everyone with no questions asked. You don't need to show any ID or bring paperwork with you. For the Monthly Market, which provides a full box of groceries for el
The food pantry at Central Iowa Shelter & Services is open to adults 18 and older in the community. You don't have to be staying at the shelter to use it. Walk-ins are welcome during pantry hours, and
CFUM serves families and children in need across Des Moines. The organization has provided free meals and food support to the community since 1993, and the website doesn't list specific eligibility re
The DMARC-ket Southside Food Pantry is open to everyone. There are no income or residency requirements, and no appointment is needed to visit. No one is ever turned away.
The Bishop Dingman House is open to everyone as a drop-in center. Anyone who needs food, clothing, or other support is welcome to walk in during open hours. No registration is required.
The Bidwell Pantry is a no-boundary pantry that welcomes everyone, no matter where they live. There are no income or financial requirements. IDs are preferred but not required. If you don't have an ID
The Food Bank of Iowa is a large distribution center that sends food to more than 700 partner pantries and agencies across 55 Iowa counties. While its main role is wholesale distribution and not open
Any family in need of food is welcome here, regardless of income. There are no income requirements or eligibility restrictions. Visitors can walk in during open hours without an appointment.
This pantry is open to everyone in the greater Des Moines area. There are no income or residency requirements, and no appointments are needed. Just show up during open hours and you'll be welcomed. Br
Love INC Des Moines serves families and individuals who live in Des Moines or attend one of their partner churches. To get started, call the Connection Center at (515) 244-1701 Monday through Thursday
The Pet Pantry serves Greater Des Moines Metro area residents who are struggling to afford food for their pets. The program is open to one applicant per household. Your pet must be at least eight mont
This pantry is part of the DMARC Food Pantry Network and is open to everyone in the greater Des Moines community. There are no income or residency requirements, and no appointment is needed. Just show
All households in Polk County are welcome. Income limits apply for some items, but no one will be turned away. You'll need to bring a photo ID to receive food.
This program is for low-income seniors age 60 and older who live in Polk, Dallas, Boone, Jasper, Story, or Warren County. You'll need to apply and be enrolled before you can shop here.
The Dream Center Des Moines Food Pantry is open to families and individuals in the community. It operates as an equal opportunity provider, and there are no stated eligibility restrictions.
The Salvation Army Temple Worship & Service Center welcomes anyone who needs food. The pantry serves all people without discrimination. There are no income limits or residency requirements listed.
This food pantry is open to anyone in need. There are no residency or income requirements, and the pantry welcomes all people regardless of race, religion, disability, age, or any other background. Al
The Bond of Unity Food Pantry is open to everyone in the community. There are no eligibility restrictions.
The Salvation Army Des Moines Citadel food pantry is open to anyone in the community who needs food assistance. You'll sign in when you arrive before receiving your groceries.
Anyone in need is welcome to visit. The Salvation Army serves everyone who comes through the door without discrimination.
The Des Moines food pantry network stretches across Polk County, covering suburbs like Urbandale, Johnston, Clive, and Norwalk, so there's likely a free food bank within a few miles of wherever you live. DMARC runs a whole network of food pantry stops across the metro, and both DMARC and IMPACT Community Action Partnership offer home delivery if getting out is hard for your family. We've listed addresses, hours, and services for all 21 pantries across the Des Moines area so you can find the right fit and walk in feeling ready.