The Urbandale Food Pantry Mission
The Urbandale Food Pantry is a collaborative community effort to reach out to our neighbors to provide food assistance with dignity and compassion. Since the Pantry opened in 2008, the average number of individuals served per month has steadily grown. Since we began serving residents throughout Polk County in 2016, we have doubled the amount of clients we serve each month. We are proud of the work we’re able to do through the Urbandale Food Pantry.
Helping The Hungry: Discover Who We Are
The Urbandale Food Pantry is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, non-profit organization. We partner with the
Des Moines Area Religious Council (DMARC),
Hunger Free Polk County, the Urbandale Ministerial Alliance, local churches, civic organizations, city and county officials, and area residents to provide supplemental food for those with need in Polk County.
Polk County Community Resources
The effort to end hunger in Polk County requires a community effort. We are proud to support the following organizations working to bridge the divide for members in our community who are struggling with hunger and food insecurity.
Food Pantry Network-Related
Gardening/Sharing Produce
Government/Community Links
Meet Our Board of Directors
The Urbandale Food Pantry Board of Directors provides strategic vision and monitors the Urbandale Food Pantry’s fiscal and operational integrity. The current members of the board are:
Urbandale Food Pantry Board Members (2020)
Katie Lord - President
Alyssa DePhillips - Vice President
Kay Schoon - Secretary
Judith Kendzora - Treasurer
Suzanne Behnke
Janet Cole
Bill Fugenschuh
Nathan Gast
Mark Hood
Minda Kuckuck
Kelly Moore
Aaron Pearce
Bill Raisch
How to Become a Board member for the Urbandale Food Pantry
Becoming a Board Member
Information on the responsibilities of UFP Board Members and how to apply.
Board Member Application
Print, complete, and send an application to the Pantry. Please use the following subject line. (Attention: Board President).
