New Building Updates
Nourishing our community, a new space to better serve.
For more than 15 years, the Urbandale Food Pantry has served families in the Urbandale community and surrounding areas. At present, our current facility limits our ability to meet the immense needs of our community. Recent growth and a rapid increase in demand have exceeded the current building's capacity. To continue providing these essential goods and services, we have launched $3.5 million
The 8,600-square-foot building will include additional space for the food and personal care item pantries, increased storage space, and dedicated areas for training, office, and administration. This meticulously designed space will help to heightenour efficiency, allowing us to continue to grow for years to come.
As champions of the Urbandale Food Pantry, we are grateful to you for your continued support and unwavering belief in the importance of this work. Together, let's build a brighter, more resilient community where no one goes hungry, where together we serve our neighbor.
Your contribution sets us up for success
As we continue construction, our capital campaign remains active, and we still need the support of our generous community to help us reach our fundraising goal. With $1.9 million already secured from individual donors, foundations, and local partners, we are well on our way to achieving our $3.5 million target. Every contribution gets us closer to creating a space that will empower families, provide essential services, and strengthen our community.
Latest News and updates:
February
February has been a month of incredible progress as we move into the final stages of renovations for our new facility!
✔️ Our new walk-in refrigerator and freezer have been installed, significantly expanding our capacity to store fresh and frozen food.
✔️ Appliances are on their way, bringing us one step closer to a fully functional space.
✔️ The overhead door for deliveries and donations is in place, making food distribution even more efficient.
✔️ Brickwork has been added to the new addition, giving the building a finished look.
✔️ Once temperatures rise, we’ll be able to paint the exterior, completing the transformation.
The Nourishing Our Community Capital Campaign is going strong! We’ve now reached 65% of our $3.5 million goal, an incredible milestone made possible by our generous donors. If you’ve already given, thank you! Your support is making this vision a reality.
If you haven’t yet had the chance to contribute, we’d love for you to consider making a gift. Every contribution helps us create a space that will empower families, provide essential services, and strengthen our community.
Together, we’re building more than a facility we’re building a stronger, more resilient community. Thank you for being part of this journey!
Learn more about our new facility and why we're moving
As our food pantry serves more families than ever, we're committed to delivering food with dignity and compassion to those who need it most. Learn more about our new facility, how we're expanding to serve our community, and how you can be part of this vital mission.
See a day in the life of our food pantry, as we work within the tight spaces of our current location to serve our community with dedication and care.
Previous Updates:
January
It’s incredible to see the transformation happening at the site of our new facility! Drywall is up, paint is being applied, the inside stairs are now accessible, and the elevator installation is scheduled for this week. Each time I walk through the building or attend a meeting onsite, I am amazed by the progress. What was once just a vision is quickly becoming a reality.
We’re also thrilled to share exciting news about our Nourishing Our Community Capital Campaign: we’ve officially surpassed the $2 million mark of our $3.5 million goal! As we step into the public phase of our campaign, we are focusing on broadening our reach. This phase will include connecting with individual donors, collaborating with congregations, and continuing to engage foundations who share our vision of creating a thriving community hub.
To give you an inside look at this exciting progress, we are now scheduling hard hat tours of the new facility! If you’re interested in seeing the space and learning more about how it will serve our community, please reach out to us at [email protected] or click the link below to schedule a tour.
Every contribution gets us closer to a space that will empower families, provide essential services, and strengthen our community. Thank you to everyone who has contributed so far. Together, we’re building more than a facility-we’re building a stronger, more resilient community.
November
Exciting progress is underway at the future home of the Urbandale Food Pantry! The 1,500-square-foot addition is complete, the elevator shaft has been built, and framing is finished. As soon as we get a few warm days, the exterior will be painted, bringing us one step closer to transforming this space into a vibrant hub for our community.
On the fundraising front, we’re thrilled to announce that we’ve crossed the $2 million mark in our $3.5 million Nourishing Our Community Capital Campaign. This milestone reflects the incredible generosity of our supporters. Every contribution, big or small, brings us closer to making this vision a reality.
We need your help to reach the finish line! Whether it’s a one-time gift or a recurring donation, every dollar counts and directly supports our mission to provide food with dignity and compassion. Please consider joining our campaign to make an impact that will nourish our community for years to come.
A Capital Campaign for Good
Thank you for believing in our mission and helping us build a brighter future! Stay tuned for more updates as we continue this journey together!
October
We are thrilled to share some exciting progress on our Nourishing Our Community Capital Campaign! On September 27th, we celebrated a significant milestone with the groundbreaking ceremony for our new facility, marking the official start of construction. It was a day filled with hope for the future of the Urbandale Food Pantry and the families we serve. We were honored to have community leaders, partners, and supporters join us to celebrate this momentous occasion.
The new facility will allow us to expand our services, collaborate with more community organizations, and serve our clients in an even more dignified and compassionate manner. We invite you to relive this special day by checking out the photos and videos from the ceremony.
As we continue construction, our capital campaign remains active, and we still need the support of our generous community to help us reach our fundraising goal. With $1.7 million already secured from individual donors, foundations, and local partners, we are well on our way to achieving our $3.5 million target. Every contribution gets us closer to creating a space that will empower families, provide essential services, and strengthen our community.
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who has supported us so far! We are excited to keep sharing updates as this project progresses. Together, we are nourishing our community, one step at a time.
September
We are thrilled to share some exciting progress on our Nourishing Our Community Capital Campaign! On September 27th, we celebrated a significant milestone with the groundbreaking ceremony for our new facility, marking the official start of construction. It was a day filled with hope for the future of the Urbandale Food Pantry and the families we serve. We were honored to have community leaders, partners, and supporters join us to celebrate this momentous occasion.
The new facility will allow us to expand our services, collaborate with more community organizations, and serve our clientsin an even more dignified and compassionate manner. We invite you to relive this special day by checking out photos and abrief video from the ceremony.
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who has supported us so far! We are excited to keep sharing updates as this projectprogresses. Together, we are nourishing our community, one step at a time.
August
We're thrilled to share that the transformation of our future home has officially started! Demolition is underway, marking the exciting start of construction. Driving by and seeing the flurry of activity—machines humming, workers on site—brings our vision one step closer to reality
