After a successful egg giveaway in Atlantic in April, more donors have stepped up to provide free eggs to people in Cass County this Saturday, May 9. Cumberland, Massena, and Atlantic will be the egg giveaway sites on Saturday, May 9th. The eggs, purchased from Southwest Iowa Egg in Massena, are being paid for by anonymous donors. Eggs will be handed out by members of the Cass County Local Food Policy Council and Ag 4 All.

Photo from the Atlantic Egg Giveaway on April 25th (Courtesy Brigham Hoegh)

Only one person from each household is asked to collect the eggs and masks are appreciated. Eggs will be handed out in flats (30 eggs). The eggs are clean and chilled, but ungraded and unwashed. Eggs are available to anyone who needs them. There is no requirement to prove need. People who may not need eggs themselves are encouraged to consider getting them for a neighbor or friend.

Free Egg Giveaway Saturday May 9:
Cumberland: Cumberland Care & Share (Cumberland United Methodist Church, 317 Monroe St. Cumberland, IA 50843) – When: 10:00-10:30 AM (or as supplies last)
Massena: Southwest Iowa Egg Coop in Massena (74877 Clarke Ave, Massena, IA 50853)
When: 11:00-11:30 AM (or as supplies last)
Atlantic: Iowa Western Parking Lot (705 Walnut Street, Atlantic, IA 50022)
When: 1:00-2:00 PM (or as supplies last)

Interested in purchasing eggs from Southwest Iowa Egg? Southwest Iowa Egg is selling eggs from their Massena office located at 74877 Clarke Ave. on Tuesdays and Friday from 9:00-1:00 PM. A flat (30 eggs) is sold for $3.00; a dozen for $1.25. Customers must bring their own cartons or containers if buying anything other than a flat. Exact change is required, and customers are asked to wear masks to keep customers and staff safe. Home delivery is available within the city limits of Massena and Bridgewater by calling (712)779-0704.

For more information on local food, farmers markets, and food access, follow the Cass County Local Food Policy Council’s Facebook page @CassCountyLocalFood.

Questions can be directed to Cass County Wellness Coordinator Brigham Hoegh at (712)249-5870 or bhoegh@iastate.edu.