(Atlantic, Iowa) – The Cass County Local Food Policy Council has released the dates for upcoming mobile food pantries in Cass County. The first 2024 mobile food pantries in the county will take place on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at locations in Atlantic, Anita, and Massena. The mobile pantries are hosted by community partners across Cass County. 

A mobile pantry is a traveling food pantry that delivers food directly to families in need for a one-day distribution. People from surrounding towns and communities are welcome. Mobile food pantries are available free of charge. Anyone in need is welcome, and no documentation is required. Each car can take food for up to two households at a time. For any additional information or questions please contact Grace McAfee, Community Wellness Coordinator, at (712) 250-8170 or by email at mcage@casshealth.org.

 Additional mobile food pantries have been scheduled for Atlantic, Anita, Griswold, and Massena. (See below for details)

Atlantic 2024 Mobile Food Pantries

Where: Cass County Fairgrounds (1000 Fair Ave. Atlantic, IA 50022)

2024 Dates: February 14, April 10, June 12, July 10, September 11, October 9

Time: 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm 

Anita 2024 Mobile Food Pantries

Where: Anita Food Pantry (208 Chestnut St. Anita, IA 50020)

2024 Dates: February 14, May 15, August 14, October 16

Time: 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm

Griswold 2024 Mobile Food Pantries

Where: Central Church of Christ (51 Harrison St. Griswold, IA 51535)

2024 Dates: May 4 and November 2

Time:  10:00 am – 11:30 am              

Massena 2024 Mobile Food Pantries

Where: East Side of Massena’s City Park (500 5th St, Massena, IA 50853)

Dates: February 14,  April 10,  June 12,  July 10,  September 11, October 9. 

Box Pick-Up Time: 4:30 pm – 5:00 pm 

Mobile pantry dates, times, and locations are subject to change. For the latest information on mobile pantries in the county, visit https://foodbankheartland.org/food-resources/find-food/. For information on local food, farmers markets, and food access, follow the Cass County Local Food Policy Council’s Facebook page @CassCountyLocalFood.