Food Pantries in Spencer, IA
Browse 2 food pantries and food banks serving Spencer, Iowa. All listings are free to visit — no income verification required at most locations.
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Spencer's food assistance layers three sources: Upper Des Moines Opportunity's Clay County outreach pantry, the Food Bank of Iowa's monthly mobile pantry on 10th Avenue East, and church distribution through Foundation Church on W 18th Street. UDMO's community-action wraparound — energy, crisis, and family services — makes it the best first call.
UDMO's Clay County Pantry
UDMO's Clay County outreach — (712) 262-7409 — provides families in crisis a 3-to-5-day food supply. Listings differ on location and windows (the UDMO site lists Thursday pantry hours at its Highway Boulevard office; a community directory shows Monday and Thursday 10–noon walk-in hours at 19 10th St SW), so call first to confirm where and when to come this week. Registration also unlocks UDMO's utility and crisis assistance.
Mobile Pantry and Church Distribution
The Food Bank of Iowa's Spencer mobile pantry distributes monthly at 1910 10th Ave E — free, farmers-market style, no paperwork; call (515) 564-0330 for this month's date. Foundation Church at 1410 W 18th St — (712) 262-6292 — runs its own food ministry; call for current distribution days.
More Local Food Resources
UDMO — Clay County Outreach
Community action pantry (3–5 day supply) plus energy and crisis help.
Food Bank of Iowa — Spencer Mobile Pantry
Free monthly distribution at 1910 10th Ave E.
Common Questions in Spencer
When can I get food from UDMO in Spencer?
Pantry windows have been listed on Thursdays (10–noon and early afternoon) and Monday/Thursday 10–noon depending on the directory — call (712) 262-7409 to confirm this week's hours and the current pantry location before visiting.
Is there a no-paperwork food option in Spencer?
Yes — the Food Bank of Iowa's monthly mobile pantry at 1910 10th Ave E is open to anyone, no documentation. Dates vary monthly; call (515) 564-0330.
Can UDMO help with my utility bill along with food?
Yes — UDMO is the community action agency for twelve northwest Iowa counties and administers energy assistance and crisis programs. Ask for a full screening when you call about the pantry.
Sources: UDMO Clay County · Food Bank of Iowa · LINC resource listing · Last verified 2026-07-19