Norwalk Area Food Pantry
Proud Partner of the Food Bank of Iowa
The Norwalk Area Food Pantry has been serving the Norwalk & surrounding area of Northern Warren County for over 40years.
The Norwalk Area Food Pantry is a ministry of the Norwalk Area Ministerial Association and operates as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, making all donations tax-deductible.
The Norwalk Area Food Pantry is a ministry of the Norwalk Area Ministerial Association and operates as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, making all donations tax-deductible.
What to Expect When You Use the Pantry
The Norwalk Area Food Pantry offers a drive-thru service for your convenience.
📅 Open Hours: Thursdays: 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM
When You Visit:
Bring a Picture ID: Ensure it includes your current address. (We serve residents of Northern Warren County.)
Receive Your Food: Visitors will receive 2-3 pre-filled bags of food, along with meat and milk when available.
Guests are also offered a choice of other items to meet their needs.
If you cannot come during open hours, call the church office at 515-285-5965 to arrange an alternate time or use the email form below.
Your financial support sustains this vibrant ministry!
The Norwalk Area Food Pantry offers a drive-thru service for your convenience.
📅 Open Hours: Thursdays: 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM
When You Visit:
Bring a Picture ID: Ensure it includes your current address. (We serve residents of Northern Warren County.)
Receive Your Food: Visitors will receive 2-3 pre-filled bags of food, along with meat and milk when available.
Guests are also offered a choice of other items to meet their needs.
If you cannot come during open hours, call the church office at 515-285-5965 to arrange an alternate time or use the email form below.
Your financial support sustains this vibrant ministry!
Norwalk Area Food Pantry Information
The Norwalk Area Food Pantry serves individuals and families in Northern Warren County who are experiencing food insecurity.
Here’s what you need to know:
History of the Norwalk Area Food Pantry
The Norwalk Area Food Pantry began in the 1980s as a community effort to fight hunger in Norwalk and the surrounding area. This ministry is a partnership of the Norwalk Area Ministerial Association, hosted by New Life Lutheran Church, and relies on the generosity of local businesses, organizations, and individuals.
Key Partners:
Volunteer and Donation Opportunities
The food pantry is entirely community-supported and depends on volunteers and donations to keep this ministry thriving.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Donations:
Your financial and food donations sustain this vibrant ministry! Current food needs include:
The Norwalk Area Food Pantry serves individuals and families in Northern Warren County who are experiencing food insecurity.
Here’s what you need to know:
- Usage: Clients may visit the food pantry up to three times a month.
- Requirements: Proof of residency is required; however, proof of income is not necessary.
- Commitment to Respect: Every visitor is treated with dignity and respect.
- Food Provided: Guests receive several days' worth of food, including meat, fresh produce, and, as available, perishable items.
- For Kids: Children and youth receive a special kid’s bag filled with snacks and, sometimes, personal hygiene products.
- Emergency Pantry: Available 24/7 outside the food pantry entrance for emergency needs.
History of the Norwalk Area Food Pantry
The Norwalk Area Food Pantry began in the 1980s as a community effort to fight hunger in Norwalk and the surrounding area. This ministry is a partnership of the Norwalk Area Ministerial Association, hosted by New Life Lutheran Church, and relies on the generosity of local businesses, organizations, and individuals.
Key Partners:
- Food Bank of Iowa
- Capital City Fruit
- Fareway Meat & Grocery in Norwalk
- Norwalk Area Chamber of Commerce
- Norwalk Police Department & the Cops With Carts Food Drive
Volunteer and Donation Opportunities
The food pantry is entirely community-supported and depends on volunteers and donations to keep this ministry thriving.
Volunteer Opportunities:
- Distribution Nights: Help distribute food on Thursdays from 2:00 – 7:00 PM.
- Throughout the Week: Assist with sorting, stocking, organizing, and cleaning.
- 📧 To volunteer, stop by during pantry hours or email us [email protected] using the form below.
Donations:
Your financial and food donations sustain this vibrant ministry! Current food needs include:
- Cereal
- Pasta Sauce
- Hamburger Helper
- Cans of Fruit
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Volunteers Needed
Sign up to help at the Norwalk Area Food Pantry
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Community donations are always appreciated! You can drop off items at the Food Pantry during its operating hours on Thursdays, or at the New Life Lutheran Church Office from Tuesday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
To make a monetary donation click here Top ten items needed for distribution Cereal Peanut Butter & Jelly Spaghetti sauce and noodles (plastic jars please) Mac & Cheese Hamburger Helper meals Canned Soups Canned Veggies & Fruit Canned Meat (tuna, chicken) Baking Goods (flour, sugar, salt) Paper products (bathroom tissue, paper towel, Kleenex) |
