Community Food Resources

The Grinnell Community Meal is served weekly at the Grinnell United Methodist Church on Thursday nights from 5:30–6:00 pm. The meal is FREE and open to ALL community members and operates in partnership with community groups. Reservations are required by noon the previous Wednesday.

930 Park St. 
Grinnell, IA  50112

641-236-3757

Community Meal Sign-up
Community Volunteer Sign-up

The food cupboard is located in the west lobby of the Drake Community Library. The lobby opens at 8 am, Monday through Friday, 9 am on Saturday, and 1 pm on Sunday. 

Drake Community Library
930 Park Street
Grinnell, IA  50112

727 West St.
Grinnell, IA  50112

641-236-3331

Closed on Sundays

Grinnell Food Coalition facilitates community-driven food solutions in the Grinnell area. 

Grinnell Farm To Table is an on-line marketplace for fresh, healthy food raised locally and sustainably. They offer dairy, eggs, meat (pork, beef, lamb, chicken, goat), grains, fruits, vegetables, honey, maple syrup, baked goods, jams, and more! You order online and pick-up or request home delivery of all your products!

1032 Main Street
Grinnell, IA  50112

540-471-1647

The Grinnell Farmers Market is set up on the corner of 4th Ave. and Broad Street in Grinnell's Central Park from May through August. Local vendors sell items twice a week. In season, vendors are listed on the Grinnell Area Chamber of Commerce's website.

The Giving Gardens is a collaborative effort by local organizations aiming to improve the health of Poweshiek County by providing free access to fresh, local produce. 

The Iowa Kitchen provides a FREE meal to any community member. Dates are typically posted on their Facebook page. Reservations are required.

834 Park Street
Grinnell, IA  50112

641-236-3657

From emergency assistance with heat, energy, water, or food to intensive one-on-one home visiting and early childhood education, at MICA, there is no wrong door for a family. 

611 4th Ave.
Grinnell, IA  50112

641-752-7162

Production and sales of fresh produce, specializing in sweet corn, tomatoes, pumpkins, mums, and seasonal vegetables.

511 6th Ave. West
Grinnell, IA  50112

641-990-9796

All students in the Grinnell Middle School and Grinnell High School have access to the Invisible Closet through the school counselor. 

SNAP benefits are accepted in the local community. Learn more or find out if you are eligible.

Where can I use SNAP EBT?

Information provided by USDA Food and Nutrition Services at the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Serving the Grinnell-Newburg Community School District. Eligible K-8 students receive a weekly bag of kid-friendly, nutritious food to take home on the weekends. This program relies on volunteers to support and sustain their efforts.

Sign-up to volunteer

WIC provides free healthy foods, breastfeeding support, nutrition education and referrals to other services, expanding options for your family. From pregnancy to the age of five. Learn more or find out if you are eligible. 

Information provided by USDA Food and Nutrition Services at the U.S. Department of Agriculture.