108 Food Assistance in Iowa — Free Help
108 verified food assistance resources in Iowa. Find free counseling, crisis support, sliding-scale therapy, substance use treatment, and community help.
Verified resources
- Feeding America - Iowa Food Banks — Food Assistance in Des Moines, Iowa — (800) 771-2303
- Feeding America - Iowa Food Banks — Food Assistance in Iowa — (800) 771-2303
- Food Bank for the Heartland (Cass County Service Area) — Food Assistance in Iowa — 402-331-1213 — Regional food bank in the Iowa food bank network responsible for Cass County. The food bank is based in Omaha, NE and serves 8 counties — this is the office to
- Food Bank for the Heartland (Fremont County Service Area) — Food Assistance in Iowa — 402-331-1213 — Regional food bank in the Iowa food bank network responsible for Fremont County. The food bank is based in Omaha, NE and serves 8 counties — this is the office
- Food Bank for the Heartland (Harrison County Service Area) — Food Assistance in Iowa — 402-331-1213 — Regional food bank in the Iowa food bank network responsible for Harrison County. The food bank is based in Omaha, NE and serves 8 counties — this is the office
- Food Bank for the Heartland (Mills County Service Area) — Food Assistance in Iowa — 402-331-1213 — Regional food bank in the Iowa food bank network responsible for Mills County. The food bank is based in Omaha, NE and serves 8 counties — this is the office to
- Food Bank for the Heartland (Montgomery County Service Area) — Food Assistance in Iowa — 402-331-1213 — Regional food bank in the Iowa food bank network responsible for Montgomery County. The food bank is based in Omaha, NE and serves 8 counties — this is the offi
- Food Bank for the Heartland (Page County Service Area) — Food Assistance in Iowa — 402-331-1213 — Regional food bank in the Iowa food bank network responsible for Page County. The food bank is based in Omaha, NE and serves 8 counties — this is the office to
- Food Bank for the Heartland (Pottawattamie County Service Area) — Food Assistance in Iowa — 402-331-1213 — Regional food bank in the Iowa food bank network responsible for Pottawattamie County. The food bank is based in Omaha, NE and serves 8 counties — this is the o
- Food Bank for the Heartland (Shelby County Service Area) — Food Assistance in Iowa — 402-331-1213 — Regional food bank in the Iowa food bank network responsible for Shelby County. The food bank is based in Omaha, NE and serves 8 counties — this is the office t
- Food Bank of Iowa — Food Assistance in Des Moines, Iowa — (515) 564-0330 — Member food bank of the Feeding America national network — the largest U.S. hunger-relief organization, comprising 198 regional food banks that distribute meals
- Food Bank of Iowa (Adair County Service Area) — Food Assistance in Iowa — 515-564-0330 — Regional food bank in the Iowa food bank network responsible for Adair County. The food bank is based in Des Moines and serves 55 counties — this is the office
- Food Bank of Iowa (Adams County Service Area) — Food Assistance in Iowa — 515-564-0330 — Regional food bank in the Iowa food bank network responsible for Adams County. The food bank is based in Des Moines and serves 55 counties — this is the office
- Food Bank of Iowa (Appanoose County Service Area) — Food Assistance in Iowa — 515-564-0330 — Regional food bank in the Iowa food bank network responsible for Appanoose County. The food bank is based in Des Moines and serves 55 counties — this is the off
- Food Bank of Iowa (Audubon County Service Area) — Food Assistance in Iowa — 515-564-0330 — Regional food bank in the Iowa food bank network responsible for Audubon County. The food bank is based in Des Moines and serves 55 counties — this is the offic
- Food Bank of Iowa (Boone County Service Area) — Food Assistance in Iowa — 515-564-0330 — Regional food bank in the Iowa food bank network responsible for Boone County. The food bank is based in Des Moines and serves 55 counties — this is the office
- Food Bank of Iowa (Buena Vista County Service Area) — Food Assistance in Iowa — 515-564-0330 — Regional food bank in the Iowa food bank network responsible for Buena Vista County. The food bank is based in Des Moines and serves 55 counties — this is the o
- Food Bank of Iowa (Calhoun County Service Area) — Food Assistance in Iowa — 515-564-0330 — Regional food bank in the Iowa food bank network responsible for Calhoun County. The food bank is based in Des Moines and serves 55 counties — this is the offic
- Food Bank of Iowa (Carroll County Service Area) — Food Assistance in Iowa — 515-564-0330 — Regional food bank in the Iowa food bank network responsible for Carroll County. The food bank is based in Des Moines and serves 55 counties — this is the offic
- Food Bank of Iowa (Cerro Gordo County Service Area) — Food Assistance in Iowa — 515-564-0330 — Regional food bank in the Iowa food bank network responsible for Cerro Gordo County. The food bank is based in Des Moines and serves 55 counties — this is the o
- Food Bank of Iowa (Clarke County Service Area) — Food Assistance in Iowa — 515-564-0330 — Regional food bank in the Iowa food bank network responsible for Clarke County. The food bank is based in Des Moines and serves 55 counties — this is the office
- Food Bank of Iowa (Clay County Service Area) — Food Assistance in Iowa — 515-564-0330 — Regional food bank in the Iowa food bank network responsible for Clay County. The food bank is based in Des Moines and serves 55 counties — this is the office t
- Food Bank of Iowa (Dallas County Service Area) — Food Assistance in Iowa — 515-564-0330 — Regional food bank in the Iowa food bank network responsible for Dallas County. The food bank is based in Des Moines and serves 55 counties — this is the office
- Food Bank of Iowa (Davis County Service Area) — Food Assistance in Iowa — 515-564-0330 — Regional food bank in the Iowa food bank network responsible for Davis County. The food bank is based in Des Moines and serves 55 counties — this is the office
- Food Bank of Iowa (Decatur County Service Area) — Food Assistance in Iowa — 515-564-0330 — Regional food bank in the Iowa food bank network responsible for Decatur County. The food bank is based in Des Moines and serves 55 counties — this is the offic
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Frequently asked questions
How many food assistance resources are available in Iowa?
OneClickMentalHealth lists verified food assistance resources across Iowa. The full count and current listings are shown above. New providers are added and verified on an ongoing basis.
Are these food assistance services free?
Most listings on OneClickMentalHealth are free or low-cost. Each resource page shows pricing or fee structure when known. Many providers offer sliding-scale fees based on income, accept Medicaid, or are funded by federal, state, or county programs.
How do I know if I'm eligible?
Eligibility varies by provider — common factors include income, insurance, residency, age, and the type of service needed. Call the listed phone number; most intake staff can tell you in a few minutes whether you qualify and what to bring.
What if I'm in crisis right now?
If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health emergencies, call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — for free, 24/7, confidential support in English and Spanish (Spanish: press 2). Veterans can press 1.
Do these services accept insurance or Medicaid?
Many do. Open any resource page to see accepted insurance plans when reported, or call to confirm. If you don't have insurance, ask about sliding-scale fees, charity care, or county-funded programs — many providers serve uninsured patients.
Can I get help in a language other than English?
Yes — many resources offer services in Spanish, and several support Vietnamese, Korean, Chinese, Tagalog, Arabic, or French. Use the language filter, or call 988 (press 2 for Spanish, or use 988lifeline.org/help-yourself/en-espanol/ for more options).
In crisis? Call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (free, 24/7, confidential, English and Spanish). Veterans press 1. For LGBTQ+ youth, call 988 then press 3. If you are in immediate danger, call 911.