(Atlantic/Massena) Atlantic and Massena are hosting mobile food pantries on Wednesday, August 9.
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. Both Atlantic and Massena will be distributing the same food products. If supplies run low in Massena, families will be directed to Atlantic.
The Mobile Food Pantry in Atlantic will be in the High School front parking lot from 4 to 6 p.m. Enter from 14th Street and follow the signs. For questions, call 712-243-1132.
The Mobile Food Pantry in Massena will be at Southwest Iowa Egg (74877 Clark Avenue) from 4:30 to 5:00 p.m. Enter from the west and drive across the scale for pick-up.
Mobile pantry dates, times, and locations are subject to change.
For the latest information on mobile pantries in Anita and Atlantic, visit https://foodbankheartland.org/food-resources/find-food/. For the latest information on Massena pantries, call (712) 779-3447. For information on upcoming events and local food, farmers markets, and food access activities, follow the Cass County Local Food Policy Council’s Facebook page @CassCountyLocalFood.
