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Get Food Assistance in the Des Moines Metro

We offer food to anyone who needs it – no questions asked. Find customized meals to fit the size of your family and their specific dietary needs, fresh bread and produce when available, and a wide selection of refrigerated and frozen foods to keep your family full.

Available food is dependent on the influx of donations but most days clients can expect to find the following food items:

Canned goods
Fresh produce (Apples, bananas, potatoes, carrots, etc.)
Non-perishable snacks (Peanut butter, chips, granola bars, etc.)
Refrigerated food and frozen meals
Gallons of milk
Grains (Pasta, bread, rice, oatmeal)

What to Bring to Receive Food Assistance:

In order to receive assistance from the Urbandale Food Pantry we ask you provide a form of identification for everyone in the family seeking assistance. We partner with local grocers like Whole Foods, Natural Grocers, Fresh Thyme, Target, Hy-Vee and Panera to rescue fresh food that would be wasted otherwise. Bakery items, fruit and vegetables and fresh bread are available daily for anyone who needs it.
A limited amount of USDA food is available without an ID.

Don’t Go Without: Find Personal Care Items at the Pantry

At the Urbandale Food Pantry, we go beyond providing food to families in need. We offer basic hygiene products to empower our clients to live a life with dignity and confidence. Everyone deserves to wake up ready to tackle the day feeling clean and energized. Personal care items are highly sought after at the Pantry.

You can expect to find the following personal care items:

Shampoo and conditioner
Toilet paper
Paper towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Tampons
Cleaning products
Diapers

The Urbandale Food Pantry Hours

The Pantry will be open during the following hours and closed on specific holidays throughout the year. Stay up to date on Pantry hours and closings through our Facebook page.

Urbandale Food Pantry Hours
7901 Douglas Ave,
Urbandale, IA 50322

Mon., Tues., Wed. & Thurs.: 9:30 am - 6:15 pm
Fri.: Closed
Sat.: 8 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Sun.: Closed

In 2026, the pantry will be closed the following dates:

• Saturday, January 3
• Saturday, April 4
• Saturday, May 23
• Saturday, May 23
• Monday, May 25
• Saturday, July 4
• Saturday, September 5
• Monday, September 7

• Wednesday, November 25 - closing at noon
• Thursday, November 26
• Saturday, November 28
• Thursday, December 24
• Saturday, December 26
• Thursday, December 31 - closing at noon
• Saturday, January 2, 2027

Note: When Urbandale Schools are closed due to inclement weather, the Pantry will also be closed.

Additional Resources

The Urbandale Food Pantry does its best to provide important resources to our community. Below is a list of organizations working to assist families.

Get Food Assistance in the Des Moines Metro

What to Bring to Receive Food Assistance:

Don’t Go Without: Find Personal Care Items at the Pantry

The Urbandale Food Pantry Hours

Additional Resources

Urbandale Food Pantry News & Events

Learn More About Food Assistance at the Urbandale Food Pantry