(Atlantic, Iowa) – Cass County’s next Mobile Food Pantry distribution will take place on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, with two locations available:

• Atlantic – Cass County Fairgrounds (1000 Fair Ave.), from 4-until 6-p.m.
• Massena – East side of Massena’s City Park, from 4:30-until 5-p.m.

Mobile food pantries are hosted by community partners across Cass County to help meet the needs of local residents. These traveling pantries provide a one-day food distribution directly to families. The service is free of charge, open to anyone in need, and requires no documentation. Each vehicle may pick up food for up to two households.

Special Announcement: The Healthy Kids Iowa program will be present at the Atlantic Mobile Pantry on July 9 to provide additional food assistance for families with children, helping to support kids’ nutrition during the summer months. To participate in this program, go through the regular mobile pantry line first.

People from surrounding towns and communities are welcome and encouraged to attend. For more information, contact Grace McAfee, Community Wellness Coordinator, at (712) 250-8170 or mcage@casshealth.org.

Upcoming Mobile Pantries:

Atlantic 2025 Mobile Food Pantries
Where: Cass County Fairgrounds (1000 Fair Ave., Atlantic, IA 50022)
2025 Dates: July 9, September 10, October 8
Time: 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Anita 2025 Mobile Food Pantries
Where: Anita Food Pantry (208 Chestnut St. Anita, IA 50020)
2025 Dates: July 16, October 15
Time: 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm

Griswold 2025 Mobile Food Pantries
Where: Central Church of Christ (51 Harrison St. Griswold, IA 51535)
2025 Dates: August 2 (Healthy Kids Iowa)
Time: 10:00 am – 11:30 am

Massena 2025 Mobile Food Pantries
Where: East Side of Massena’s City Park
2025 Dates: July 9, September 10, October 8
Time: 4:30 pm – 5:00 pm