Food Pantries in Humboldt, IA
Browse 2 food pantries and food banks serving Humboldt, Iowa. All listings are free to visit — no income verification required at most locations.
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Humboldt consolidated its food assistance in 2021, when the ministerial association's pantry merged into UDMO's county outreach office — so the Humboldt County Food Pantry now operates from 419 Sumner Avenue inside the community action agency, with the Food Bank of Iowa's mobile pantry adding monthly distributions on W Main Street.
The Combined Pantry at UDMO
The Humboldt County Food Pantry at 419 Sumner Ave — (515) 604-6550 — operates during UDMO's office hours: Monday–Wednesday 8 a.m.–noon and 1–4 p.m., Thursday 9–noon and 1–4 (closed Fridays and over lunch). Because the pantry lives inside the community action agency, one visit can cover energy assistance and family services too. Its Facebook page posts closure weeks.
The Mobile Pantry
The Food Bank of Iowa runs a Humboldt County mobile pantry at 705 W Main St — free, farmers-market style, monthly; call (515) 564-0330 or check the Food Bank of Iowa's Humboldt page for this month's date. Iowa 211 covers Dakota City and the county's smaller towns.
More Local Food Resources
Humboldt County Food Pantry (UDMO)
Mon–Wed 8–12 & 1–4, Thu 9–12 & 1–4 at 419 Sumner Ave.
Food Bank of Iowa — Humboldt Mobile Pantry
Free monthly distribution at 705 W Main St.
Common Questions in Humboldt
When is the Humboldt food pantry open?
During UDMO office hours at 419 Sumner Ave: Monday–Wednesday 8–noon and 1–4, Thursday 9–noon and 1–4; closed Fridays. Check its Facebook page for closure weeks or call (515) 604-6550.
Can UDMO help with utilities along with food?
Yes — since the pantry merged into UDMO's county outreach, the same office administers energy and family assistance. Ask for a screening when you visit.
When is the mobile pantry in Humboldt?
Monthly at 705 W Main St, farmers-market style with no paperwork — call the Food Bank of Iowa at (515) 564-0330 for this month's date.
Sources: UDMO Humboldt County · Humboldt Independent — merger story · Food Bank of Iowa · Last verified 2026-07-19