Explore a variety of local food pantries, community meals, and assistance programs. Whether you’re facing financial strain or unexpected expenses, these resources provide more than just meals—they offer compassion and support to help ease the burden of hunger for you and your family.
AdultLife Community Center
Monday – Friday
Meals served @ 11:45 am
Suggested Donations
Under 60 – $7.50/meal
60 & Older -$3.00/meal
Address
Winterset Senior Center
1006 N John Wayne Drive
Winterset, IA 50273
Phone Number
(515) 462-1334
Website
https://www.facebook.com/madisoncountyelderlyservices/
Last Reviewed: Apr 05, 2024
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Community Dinner
Every Wednesday
5:30 – 6:30 pm
Free-will offering
Address
First United Methodist Church
309 E Jefferson Street
Winterset, IA 50273
Phone Number
(515) 462-2912
Website
www.wintersetumc.org
Last Reviewed: Apr 05, 2024
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Earlham Food Pantry
1st Wednesday of the month
5:00 – 6:00 pm
Address
Earlham Friends Church
115 NE 2nd Street
Earlham, IA 50072
Phone Number
(515) 758-0001
More Information
www.facebook.com/EarlhamFoodPantry
Last Reviewed: Apr 05, 2024
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First United Methodist Church Food Pantry
4th Monday of the month
4:30 – 6:30 pm
4th Tuesday of the month
9:00 – 11:00 am
Address
First United Methodist Church
309 E Jefferson Street
Winterset, IA 50273
Phone Number
(515) 462-2912
Website
www.wintersetumc.org
Last Reviewed: Apr 05, 2024
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I-35 Roadrunner Backpack Program & Roadrunner Food Pantry
For I-35 students and their families.
Address
Interstate 35 Community School District
405 E. North Street
Truro, IA 50257
Phone Number
(641) 765-4818
Contact Rose Dickinson for qualifications
Website
www.roadrunnerpride.org
Last Reviewed: Apr 05, 2024
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Madison County MATURA Outreach Center
Monday – Friday
8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Address
Madison County MATURA
1724 N John Wayne Drive
Winterset, IA 50273
Phone Number
(515) 462-4704
Contact Rose Dickinson for qualifications
Website
www.maturacommunityaction.com
Last Reviewed: Apr 05, 2024
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Mobile Pantry Program
3rd Tuesday of the month
5:00 – 7:00 pm
Address
American Legion (mobile transport)
137 S. Chesnut Avenue
Earlham, IA 50273
Phone Number
(515) 564-0330
Website
foodbankiowa.org
Last Reviewed: Apr 05, 2024
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Mom’s Meals
A covered benefit customer can receive meals as part of a benefit program funded by a third-party. It could be a chronic care, post-discharge or long-term care program funded by their Medicaid or Medicare Advantage health insurance provider or other government program. The recipient of the meals is not paying for meals out of their own pocket.
Visit their site to see if you might qualify.
Address
Mom’s Meals
7000 Fleur Drive
Des Moines, IA 50321
Phone Number
(877) 508-6667
Website
www.momsmeals.com
Last Reviewed: Apr 05, 2024
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PAW Pantry
2nd & 4th Thursday of the month
4:00 – 5:00 pm
Address
Winterset Middle School
706 W. School Street
Winterset, IA 50273
Please park in the back (west) lot and enter the SW doors.
Phone Number
(515) 462-3010
Website
https://www.winterset.k12.ia.us
Last Reviewed: Apr 05, 2024
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Sister’s Homestyle Entrees
Provides individuals and families the opportunity to eat home style meals made from the best ingredients at an affordable price. They cater largely to the elderly and homebound population as a tool for individuals to remain independent in their own home by having a great selection of nutritious meals available in their freezer.
Waiver orders accepted.
Address
Sister’s Homestyle Entrees
1303 22nd St. North
Humboldt, IA 50548
Phone Number
(515) 564-0330
Website
sistersentrees.com
Last Reviewed: Apr 05, 2024
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The Cupboard at Newbridge Church
3rd Thursday of the month
4:00 – 6:00 pm
Address
Newbridge Church
1305 W Jefferson Street
Winterset, IA 50273
Phone Number
(515) 462-1050
Website
www.newbridgewinterset.com
Last Reviewed: Apr 05, 2024
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