Iowa —

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, is currently not being supported by the state or federal government. More than 267,000 Iowans rely on these benefits to offset food costs and did not receive benefits on Nov. 1. Food pantries and community fridges are preparing to meet the gap, and some locally-owned Iowa restaurants are offering free meals for those in need. You can find locations, hours, and what they offer in this list. This list will be updated.

Food Pantries

The Food Bank of Iowa lists all 700 partner agencies and program sites on its website. You can search by location.

Heart of Iowa Regional Transit Agency (HIRTA) is offering free rides to food pantries, meal sites, and meal programs across Boone, Dallas, Jasper, Madison, Marion, Story, and Warren C

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