The Needs Pantry

05/22/2026

Summer Hours☀️

05/12/2026

There are two ways children can qualify for SUN Bucks: automatic eligibility or with an application.
Most eligible families won’t need to file a SUN Bucks application. But if you do, applications open in early June.
Learn more about eligibility requirements and discover if you need to file an application at https://bit.ly/4d11nJq.

05/10/2026

⭐️ Summer 2026 Schedule ⭐️

The Needs Pantry will be open on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month during June, July, & August.

05/08/2026

As the Iowa legislature approves a $1 million appropriation to support Double Up Food Bucks, the Iowa Healthiest State Initiative is reporting strong results from its two statewide healthy food incentive initiatives—Double Up Food Bucks (DUFB) and the Iowa Produce Prescription Program (IPPP).

04/29/2026

Hospitality hours for The Beacon in Mason City.

Hospitality Hours/ The Beacon
As you all are aware tonight 4/27 is the last overnight at The Beacon warming shelter. We will close the Beacon morning of 4/28 through 5/1 to clean and get organized for hospitality hours.
We have May Hospitality Hours set up and have them displayed on the May calender attached below. During designated Hospitality Hours people can shower, do limited laundry, charge cell phone, snacks, coffee, and fellowship. We will also accept donations during Hospitality Hours.
The bible studies we offer to the public are also on the calender, there are NO hospitality services during bible study times.
We remain prayful, thankful, and blessed. Praise the Lord!

04/29/2026

The Needs Pantry is open tonight from 5:30pm - 6:30pm.

Providing food, household, hygiene, and baby items to those in need. 💙

04/29/2026

Open tonight at 5:30pm 💙

04/23/2026

Double Up Food Bucks is a health incentive program that allows SNAP users to double their dollars, up to $15 a day, on purchases of fresh fruits and vegetables at participating grocery stores, Co-ops, farmers markets, farm stands, and CSAs across Iowa.

04/11/2026

⭐️ Size 7 diapers & wipes needed! ⭐️

If you feel called to support our current need, these items can be dropped off in the entryway at the Fertile Church of Christ.

Thank you for your generosity! 💛

3493 Eagle Ave., Fertile, IA.

01/21/2026

Following the closure of our local school districts, The Needs Pantry will be CLOSED this evening. Stay safe and warm! ❄️