Meeting the basic need of hunger.

Pantry Hours:

Monday- Thursday: 10:00 AM – 3:30 PMFamily centered services that empower individuals and strengthen families.
Friday: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Location:
Catholic Charities Food Pantry

1815 Hubbell Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50316

(515) 262-7290

Without basic nutrition, it is difficult to think beyond day-to-day needs. Catholic Charities wants to help our clients fulfill their basic needs and help explore other barriers that our clients face.

Donate Personal Items to Pantry Guests

Click here to order directly from our Amazon Wish List to provide our pantry clients with necessary personal care items that are rarely donated to food pantries. Orders will be shipped directly to our Food Pantry. Please be sure to select the “food pantry specific list on the left hand side of the page.

*NOTE – The Catholic Charities food pantry does NOT accept clothing. Only NEW socks and gloves are accepted*

Choice Food Pantry Emergency Food BoxesDMARC FPN Membership Badge

Catholic Charities Food Pantry is a partner in the DMARC Food Pantry Network. You can receive a three-day supply of food for you or your family once per month at no cost. To find out which pantry serves your area, use the DMARC mapping tool or call 515-277-6969.

Free Food Counter

Our food counter is open to anyone during business hours. Fresh produce, dairy products, rice, Meals from the Heartland, and beans are available while supplies last. Bread is available every day for families in need regardless of theirDownload (1) address. Families may take up to two loaves per day per household.SmithPantry

Diapers and Infant Formula

Diapers and infant formula are available following the same guidelines as monthly food boxes.

USDA Non-Discrimination Statement

Catholic Charities Food Pantry upholds the USDA Nondiscrimination Statement. The statement can be read here: https://www.usda.gov/non-discrimination-statement

 

 

 

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