Adel Good Samaritan Food Pantry

06/02/2026

Each year, volunteers collect money at the 4-way stop sign in downtown Adel to help provide food for kids in need. This year we are thrilled to announce our friends at Cullen & Howe Real Estate are MATCHING all donations made during the 4-way stop collection on JUNE 6 from 8am-1pm.
Please stop by and say HI this Saturday and join us in thanking Cullen & Howe Real Estate for their generouse support!
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06/02/2026

FREE FOOD bags for kids will be available all summer long at the food pantry AND at the Adel Farmer's Market on Tuesdays from 4-7pm in downtown Adel.
Look for our bright yellow tent at the Farmer's Market.

05/28/2026

Free Food Packs for KIDS will be available again all summer long! Each week, families can pick up a food pack for each child in the household. The packs contain 7️⃣ Breakfasts, 7️⃣ Lunches, and 1️⃣4️⃣ Snacks.
Pick up at the Good Samaritan Food Pantry Mon. & Tues. between Noon- 2 p.m. & the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the Month from Noon- 2p.m. (Please note our current distribution location in the comments.)
Bags will also be available EVERY TUESDAY evening at the Adel Farmer's Market downtown Adel from 4- 7 p.m.

Van Meter Residents: Pick up Kids's Packs at VM City Hall.

05/25/2026

We are closed today in honor of Memorial Day. We will be open tomorrow (Tuesday) and Saturday, May 30 from Noon to 2pm.

05/12/2026

Reminder — we’re open today from Noon–2 PM at our temporary drive-through location at the corner of Court Ave & N 11th St!

In addition to pantry staples, we also have a variety of fresh foods available while supplies last, including ready-made meals, sandwiches, milk, and other fresh items.

If you or someone you know could use a little extra support, we’re here to help. Please help spread the word! 💛💙

See comments for a map of our distribution location. 👇👇👇

05/01/2026

We’re open this Saturday, May 2 from 12:00–2:00 PM and ready to serve you!

If you or your family could use a little extra support with groceries or household essentials, we’re here for you. Our pantry is available to individuals and families in the Adel, DeSoto, Minburn, Van Meter, Redfield, Linden and Dexter communities who may be experiencing food insecurity—whether it’s short-term or ongoing.

New to the pantry? You are absolutely welcome. We know it can feel like a big step, but our team is here to make the process simple, respectful, and judgment-free.

Stop by, say hello, and let us help lighten the load a bit. 💛

Please visit our website at: https://adelfoodpantry.com/temporary-distribution-relocation-due-to-rapids-street-construction-%f0%9f%9a%a7/
for details on how to access us during the construction on Rapids Street. See map in comments below.

04/24/2026

Huge thank you to our incredible volunteers—you show up, pitch in, and make a real difference every single day. We truly couldn’t do this without you 💛

Yesterday we held the annual volunteer appreciation party for our 75+ volunteers and couldn't be more thankful for this warm, generous, resilient and service-hearted group!
Thank you to the Holy Smokers from Faith Lutheran Church & Preschool for smoking delicious meat and to everyone who donated to make our volunteers feel the love!

04/23/2026

🤩We are proud recipients of two significant grants this month! Thank you to the Dallas County Foundation and the Bach Family Foundation for supporting the food pantry efforts. We couldn't do what we do without important funders like you!

Photo Credit: Raccoon Valley Radio

04/09/2026

If you are headed to the high school track meet in Van Meter this evening, remember to bring a donation for the Good Samaritan Food Pantry. The Van Meter United Methodist Church and Van Meter Schools are hosting a PACK THE PANTRY night.

The Good Samaritan Food Pantry is open to Van Meter residents and we also pack backpack food bags that are sent home with students in need each week.

We are grateful for partnerships that help fill the needs in our communities!

Help Pack the Pantry!

Our church and Van Meter School are teaming up to support the Good Samaritan Food Pantry and our neighbors who are facing food insecurity. You can help by bringing food donations
* to the school office Monday, April 6 through Thursday, April 9.
* to the home track meet next Thursday evening, April 9.
Look for the Good Samaritan Pantry van and tent.
We'll also be passing collection buckets.

Monetary gifts are also welcome and can be sent via Venmo . Indicate "GSFP" in the "What's this for?" box.