The Salvation Army—Food Pantry
Please bring bags to carry items home.
301 N 2nd Ave. E
Newton, IA 50208
Phone: 641-792-6131
Hours: M–F 10am–11:45am & 1–3pm
Bread Line: Tues. & Fri. 9:30am–11:30am
Grace Church of Newton
1620 N 11th Ave. E
Newton, IA 50208
Phone: 641-792-1793
Hours: Monday 9am–1pm. Closed holidays that fall on Monday.
Colfax-Mingo Area Food Pantry
Organized by the Assembly of God Church
East Howard St.
Colfax, IA 50054
Phone: 515-674-4335
Hours: Mon–Sat. 8am–8pm by appointment only.
PCM Food Pantry
Organized by Monroe Presbyterian Church
115 S Main
Monroe, IA 50170
Hours: Mon–Thurs 9am–12pm, Mon 6–7pm
Free & Reduced Lunch Program
Income eligible children can have school lunch costs paid through the USDA. Please contact your child’s school in your area to get more information on income guidelines and requirements for this program.
WIC Program (Women, Infants & Children)—Mid-Iowa Community Action, Inc. (MICA)
WIC gives vouchers for formula, milk and nutritious food supplies, and medical referrals for income-eligible pregnant women, nursing mothers, and children to five years of age. Clinics are run out the MICA office in Marshalltown.
1001 S 18th Ave.
Marshalltown, IA 50158
Phone: 641-752-7162
Website: https://www.micaonline.org
Fax: 641-752-9724
Newton Farmers Market
Tuesday: June–end Sept.
4:30–6:30pm
N 2nd Ave. W
Newton, IA 50208
Prairie City Farmers Market
Thursday: May 30–end Sept.
4:30–6:30pm
Garden Square
Prairie City, IA 50228
Department of Human Services (DHS)
Provides assistance with childcare, nursing facilities and waiver programs. Determine eligibility for programs including food assistance, family investment, and Medicaid for families, children, elderly and disabled individuals.
115 N 2nd Ave E., Suite H
Newton, IA 50208
Phone: 641-792-1955
Website: https://dhs.iowa.gov
Fax: 641-792-5830