Bidwell Pantry

Bidwell Pantry operates a Des Moines Area Religious Council (DMARC) food panty. People seeking assistance can visit one of the DMARC food pantries to receive a three-day supply of food once per month.

Bidwell Pantry has additional daily food items available. Bidwell Pantry also provides clothing, and household items. All services are first come, first served.

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Parent Organization: Families Forward

Location Information

Statewide

Phone 515-244-6251


Bidwell Pantry operates a Des Moines Area Religious Council (DMARC) food panty. People seeking assistance can visit one of the DMARC food pantries to receive a three-day supply of food once per month.

Bidwell Pantry has additional daily food items available. Bidwell Pantry also provides clothing, and household items. All services are first come, first served.

Services:

  • DMARC Food Packages
    • Three-day supply of food available once per month
  • Daily food items
    • Bread & pastries
    • Extra Produce
    • Meals From the Heartland
    • Other food donations
  • Clothing
  • Toiletries/personal hygiene items (when available)
  • Diapers, wipes, formula, baby food (when available)
  • Household items (when available)

Eligibility:

Open to anyone. Bidwell is a no-boundary pantry.

Intake Process:

Provide identification (ID) for the head of household.  ID types are flexible, see the website for forms of ID. If possible, please bring identification for each member of the household. If you are unable to provide an ID, a limited amount of food is available.

Appointments are not necessary, please check in when you arrive.

 

Hours:

Food & Clothing Pantry Hours:

Monday – Friday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

*Last check-in is at 4:45 pm

Handicap Accessible: Yes

Appointment Needed: No

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This is a Des Moines Area Religious Council (DMARC) food panty. People seeking assistance can visit one of the DMARC food pantries to receive a three-day supply of food once per month. DMARC also operates a mobile food pantry at sites across the Des Moines metro. Pantry open hours vary. Please visit dmarcunited.org/food/pantry-locations for the most up-to-date schedules.

Services:

  • A 3-to-4-day supply of food

Eligibility:

Open to anyone.

Intake Process:

Provide a photo ID for the head of household and other identification for every member of the family. Some pantries may request a current piece of mail which includes your name and primary address.

 

The DMARC Food Pantry Network offers a food pantry delivery service in the Greater Des Moines area. If a person is unable to obtain food by either visiting a food pantry location or by using a proxy to pick up food for them, they may call to request a delivery. DMARC asks that only those with health, transportation, or other mitigating circumstances use this service. Call 1-833-DMARC-20 (1-833-362-7220) toll-free to request a delivery between 9:00 am and 12:00 noon, Monday – Friday. Requests for delivery are taken on a first-come first-serve basis. Food will be delivered to the person’s doorstep with a no-contact drop-off the following business day between 9:00 am and 12:00 noon.

Handicap Accessible: Yes

Appointment Needed: No

Website: Visit Website