Whether you’re in need of food assistance in the Cedar Rapids Area, or are looking to donate items or volunteer your time to a Cedar Rapids food pantry or programs, we’ve got you covered with our Guide to Cedar Rapids Area Food Pantries and Free Meal Programs!
*Times and days are subject to change. Always confirm with each individual program before attending.
Cedar Rapids Area Free Meal Programs
First Lutheran Church Saturday Evening Meal Program
1000 3rd Ave SE, Cedar Rapids
What they provide: A warm meal with no qualifications for gaining access to the meal. They also provide personal toiletries on the 4th Saturday of the month.
When: Saturdays from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
How to volunteer/donate: Call 319-365-1494
First Presbyterian Church Sunday Evening Meal
310 5th Street SE, Cedar Rapids
What they provide: A warm meal with no qualifications for gaining access to the meal. They also try to provide winter season coats and personal toiletries as available.
When: Sundays from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
How to volunteer/donate: Call 319-364-6148.
Green Square Meals
605 2nd Ave SE, Cedar Rapids
What they provide: Call for listing of senior dining locations and home-delivered meals in Benton, Cedar, Iowa, Johnson, Jones, Linn, & Washington Counties.
When: Monday through Friday, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
How to volunteer/donate: Call 202-1515
Heritage Area Agency on Aging
6301 Kirkwood Blvd SW Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
What they provide: A warm meal. No qualifications for service.
When: Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
How to donate/volunteer: 319-398-5559
St. Paul’s United Methodist Church: Neighborhood Meal & Enrichment Program
1340 3rd Avenue SE Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
What they provide: Warm, nutritious meal. Seconds as available. No limitations or qualifications for service. Service is especially for children, families and others in need. St. Paul’s serves Wellington Heights, Moundview and Oakhill neighborhoods.
When: (June – August) when school is not in regular session (Noon Meal) Closed on July 4th M,Tu,W,Th,F 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
How to volunteer/donate: Call 319-363-2058
Mission of Hope Free Lunch + Food Pantry
1700 B Avenue NE, Cedar Rapids
What they provide: Services include free lunch and Bible study (M-F, 12-1), food pantry (M-F by appointment only), clothing closet (Thursdays 10 AM-2 PM), weekend meal sacks (Fridays, 10 AM-2 PM). Work Life classes and Faith & Finances classes available – visit www.missionofhopecr.org to learn more.
When: Monday through Friday, 12PM to 1PM lunch
How to volunteer/donate: Call 319-365-1785
The Salvation Army Meal Program + Food Pantry
1000 C Ave NW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
What they provide: Warm, nutritious breakfast and lunch meal.
When: Breakfast 8-9am Lunch 12-1 M-F. Except for major holidays Appointments are preferred…call 319-364-9131.
How to volunteer/donate: Call 319-364-9131
Cedar Rapids Area Food Pantries
Open Hands Food Pantry – at Cedar Hills Community Church
6455 E Avenue NW, Cedar Rapids IA 52405
What they provide: Food pantry resources available twice per
month.
When: Monday from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m., Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
How to volunteer/donate: Call 319-848-7348
Church of God 7th Day Food Pantry
1691 Airport Rd, Marion, IA 52302
What they provide: Food and clothing given away every Thursday, free of charge. Anyone is eligible. On each visit, the name, address, and number of members in the household are required in order to receive food.
When: Thursdays from Noon to 3:00 p.m.
How to volunteer/donate: Call 319-438-6454.
Churches of Marion Food Pantry
First Presbyterian Church, 864 12th St, Marion
What they provide: Food provided for those in need. https://www.facebook.com/marionfoodpantry/
When: Tuesday and Thursday from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. | Limited, emergency
delivery available for those living in Marion. Can access form through Facebook Page or call (319) 775-0208. Tu,Th 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
How to donate/volunteer: Call 319-377-7309.
Linn Community Food Bank Pantry
First Presbyterian Church, 310 5th St SE, Cedar Rapids
What they provide: Provide a 3 day emergency supply of food to families on a first come/first serve basis. Need picture ID for head of household, and also social security numbers for yourself and every member of the household before you can place your order. Can use the food bank 12 times in one year.
When: Monday through Friday, 1:00-3:30 p.m.
How to volunteer/donate: Monetary donations are accepted, as are food donations. They can be dropped off directly. You can also host a food drive and donate that. Call 319-364-3543 with questions.
Metro Catholic Outreach
420 6th St SE, Suite 120, Cedar Rapids
What they provide: Food pantry resources that may be accessed as often as needed by appointment. Must sign up for food pantry during office hours Monday – Thursday, 9am -3pm. https://metrocatholicoutreach.org/foodassistance/
When: M,Tu,W,Th 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
How to volunteer/donate: Call 319-739-5490 to make an appointment to access food pantry resources
Linn County Veterans Affairs Food Pantry
Linn County Veterans Affairs Office, 1240 26th Avenue Court, SW, Cedar Rapids
What they provide: A food pantry for qualifying Linn County veterans and their families. No appointment is necessary.
When: The food pantry is open from 1:00-3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.
How to volunteer/donate: Checks and non-perishable food items are accepted year-round during the above food pantry hours of operation. In addition, the VA Office also accepts meat and fresh fruits and vegetables. If you are interested in donating to the food pantry, please call in advance at 319-892-5160.
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Northwest Neighborhood Resource Center
230 10th St. NW Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
What they provide: Food Pantry
When: M,Tu,W,Th 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
How to volunteer/donate: Call 319-221-1484 x2622
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Together We Achieve
1150 27th Avenue SW Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
What they provide: Food & hygiene pantry and meals to-go
resources. www.togetherweachieve.org
When: Hot Meal on Saturdays 12:00pm – 1:30pm Sa 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM Hot Meal on Tuesdays 4:30pm – 6:00pm Tu,W,F 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
How to volunteer/donate: Call 319-432-9754
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Center Point Community Food Pantry
720 Main Street Center Point, IA 52213
What they provide: Choice Food Pantry open to the public
When: M,W,Th 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM Tu 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM F 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM Sa 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
How to volunteer/donate: Call 319-849-1509
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Hope Matters
115 1st Ave E Walford, IA 52351
What they provide: Food pantry resources that may be accessed
on a monthly basis by appointment only
When: Tu,Th 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM W 12:00 PM – 5:30 PM
How to volunteer/donate: Call 319-448-4241
A version of this article was written by Courtney Dayton in March 2020.
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