Food Pantries in Hartley, IA
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Hartley's food assistance arrives monthly: the Food Bank of Iowa's mobile pantry sets up at Trinity United Church of Christ, 140 N 5th Ave E, in a farmers-market-style distribution where you pick what your household needs. Between mobile pantry dates, Upper Des Moines Opportunity's O'Brien County outreach office runs a weekly bring-your-own-box pantry for registered families.
The Mobile Pantry at Trinity UCC
The mobile pantry distributes once a month in the late afternoon (4–6 p.m.) at 140 N 5th Ave E — the City of Hartley's event listing puts it on the third Thursday, while older county flyers have listed third Wednesdays, so confirm the current date with the Food Bank of Iowa at (515) 564-0330 before heading over. No paperwork barrier: it's a walk-up, choose-your-own-groceries model with fresh produce and staples.
Weekly Help From UDMO
Upper Des Moines Opportunity — the community action agency for northwest Iowa — runs an O'Brien County food pantry offering registered families a 3-to-5-day food supply once a week, with Wednesday pantry days at its county outreach office (open Tuesday–Thursday, 8–noon and 1–4). UDMO also handles utility and crisis assistance, so one registration can cover more than food.
More Local Food Resources
Food Bank of Iowa — Hartley Mobile Pantry
Monthly farmers-market-style distribution at Trinity UCC, 140 N 5th Ave E.
Upper Des Moines Opportunity — O'Brien County
Weekly pantry (3–5 day supply) plus utility and crisis help for registered families.
Common Questions in Hartley
When is the Hartley mobile food pantry?
Once a month, 4–6 p.m., at Trinity United Church of Christ (140 N 5th Ave E). The city lists it on the third Thursday, but dates have shifted over the years — call the Food Bank of Iowa at (515) 564-0330 to confirm this month's date.
Do I need to sign up for the mobile pantry?
No — mobile pantry distributions are open walk-up events where you choose your own groceries, farmers-market style. UDMO's weekly pantry does use a simple registration, which also unlocks its other assistance programs.
What if I need food this week and the mobile pantry already came?
UDMO's O'Brien County office provides registered families a 3-to-5-day supply weekly (Wednesday pantry days), and 211 Iowa can find the nearest open pantry in neighboring towns like Sheldon or Spencer.
Sources: City of Hartley events · Food Bank of Iowa · UDMO O'Brien County · Last verified 2026-07-19