Cass County Wellness Coordinator Brigham Hoegh reminds area residents, that “As September ends, “Grow Another Row, Cass County!” is wrapping up, but Cass County pantries continue to welcome donations.”

“Grow Another Row, Cass County,” a Healthy Cass County campaign by a group of local growers to encourage residents to grow and share more food in 2020, saw success this summer. Many people helped Grow Another Row have a good year. The planning committee thanks everyone who contributed. While gardens are winding down with the cooler weather, Cass County food pantries continue to welcome donations.

Local pantries continue to see increasing numbers, and appreciate both food and monetary donations. See below for specific information on how to support Cass County food pantries this fall. Cass County Food Pantry Information:

Anita Food Pantry: Phone: (712) 762-3645 Address: 208 Chestnut St, Anita, IA 50020 Hours: 1st & 3rd Saturdays, 9:00am – 11:00am Produce donations: Tracey Lett (712)249-4996 Monetary donations: mail checks to “Anita Food Pantry” (PO Box 96, Anita, IA 50020)

Atlantic Food Pantry: Address: 19 W. 4th St., Atlantic, IA 50022 Hours: Thurs., drive-through 1:00pm – 2:00pm (closes at 3:00 PM) Produce Donations: Pre-bagged produce requested. Contact: (712)243-1820 Monetary Donations: mail checks to “Atlantic Food Pantry” (19 W 4th Street. Atlantic, IA 50022)

Cumberland Care & Share Pantry: Phone: (712) 774-5818 Address: 317 Monroe St, Cumberland, IA 50843 Hours: 1st & 3rd Wednesday, 4:00pm- 5:30pm Produce Donations: contact (712) 774-5818 Monetary Donations: mail checks to “Cumberland Care & Share” (317 Monroe St, Cumberland, IA 50843)

Lord’s Cupboard of Griswold: Phone: (712) 778-4178 Address: 100 Cass St., Griswold, IA 51535 Hours: 2nd and 4th Tuesday, 11:00am – 2:00pm Produce Donations: contact (712) 778-4178 Monetary Donations: mail checks to “The Lord’s Cupboard” (55546 Wichita Rd. Griswold, IA 51535)

Cass County COVID-19 Mobile Food For All: Cass County COVID-19 Mobile Food For All will continue to accept produce donations through October. Donations can be dropped at the back of Cass County Community Center (805 W. 10th Street, Atlantic, IA 50022) Mondays between 10:00am – 11:00am.; Produce Donations: contact Cass County Wellness Coordinator Brigham Hoegh (712)249-5870 or hoeghb2@iastate.edu.

For information on Cass County food pantries, farmers markets, and other locally-driven food initiatives, follow the Cass County Local Food Policy Council on Facebook @CassCountyLocalFood.