(Cass County, Iowa) – Cass County Wellness Coordinator Brigham Hoegh reports 2022 mobile food pantries have been scheduled for Atlantic and Anita. A mobile pantry is a traveling food pantry that delivers food directly to families in need for a one-day distribution. Mobile food pantries are available free of charge. Anyone in need is welcome, and no documentation is required. People from surrounding towns and communities are welcome. Visitors are asked to stay in their vehicles, with the trunk open, for loading of food items by volunteers.

The Mobile Food Pantry schedule is as follows:

In Anita, at the Anita Food Pantry (208 Chestnut Street, Anita IA 50020)….March 23, June 22, August 24, October 19; Time: 4:30-6:30 PM

In Atlantic, at the Cass County Community Center (805 W. 10th St., Atlantic, IA 50022)….March 9, June 8, August 10, September 14, December 14; Time: 4:00-6:00 PM

Mobile pantry dates, times, and locations are subject to change. For the latest information on mobile pantries, local food, farmers markets, and food access, follow the Cass County Local Food Policy Council’s Facebook page @CassCountyLocalFood or contact Cass County Wellness Coordinator Brigham Hoegh at bhoegh@iastate.edu or 712-249-5870.