Grinnell Food Coalition

06/02/2026

💚 Your Community Cares. Find Local Food Support.

Looking for food resources in Grinnell or Poweshiek County? The Grinnell Food Coalition Resource Guide connects individuals and families to local food pantries, meal programs, and additional food support options available in our community.
Whether you need help today or want to learn what resources are available, the guide can help you find support quickly.

👉 View the Resource Guide on our website. https://ahrensfamilyfoundation.org/grinnelfoodcoalition/

05/28/2026

SUN Bucks ar HERE for the SUMMER!
SUN Bucks, also known as Summer EBT, provides extra grocery benefits to eligible children over the summer break, when kids aren't getting the meals they usually eat at school. It is available to families who could use support buying food.
Most eligible children are automatically enrolled in SUN Bucks, but some will need to apply.
To see if you need to apply, or for more information, visit the Iowa Department of Health and Human
Services’ (Iowa HHS) website at hhs.iowa.gov/sunbucks or contact their team at 1-877-347-5678.

05/27/2026

The Grinnell Food Coalition Community Partner meeting is open to anyone in the community with an interest in food access. Please join us at our next meeting:

📅 June 3rd from 8-9:30am
📍 Foundation offices at Ahrens Park
💻 Or virtually- send an email to [email protected] for the link

05/22/2026

🍽 Community Meals in Grinnell
Looking for a warm meal and a welcoming place to gather? Community meals are available each week in Grinnell.

• Grinnell Community Meal – Thursdays at 5:30 PM
• Iowa Kitchen – Saturdays at Noon (please call ahead to reserve)

These meals are open to anyone in the community and made possible by dedicated volunteers and community partners. Be sure to check out the Maan that's good page for their breakfast schedule.

05/12/2026

The Grinnell Food Coalition steering committee took a field trip to the . We learned so much about where the food is sourced for our local food pantries and weekend backpack food programs. Thank you for having us!

🍓MICA Food Pantry in Grinnell
🍞 Malcom Food Pantry
🥫 Brooklyn Food Pantry
🍎 Montezuma Food Pantry
🎒 Tiger Packs, and Backpack programs at BGM and Montezuma

04/27/2026

Check out this new food resource Saturday morning!

At M.A.A.N. That’s Good, food is about more than a meal — it’s about community, hospitality, and caring for one another. Everyone is welcome at our table.

Take a look at this week’s delicious breakfast: homemade biscuits and gravy! Fresh, comforting, and made with love.

Don’t forget to call or text 515-318-7664 to reserve yours.

And yes… taste tested and approved by Mable Bear, Momma Bear, Papa Bear, and Nama Bear — all lovingly named by the one and only Mabel Risting. 🐻❤️

Good food. Good people. Good community.

M.A.A.N. – Mission: All Are Nourished!

04/20/2026

🥕 Support Local Food at Grinnell Farm to Table

Looking for fresh, locally grown food? Grinnell Farm to Table offers Iowa-grown produce and food from local farmers and producers.

🗓 Shop Saturdays- ask about pay-what-you-can
⏰ 1:00 – 5:00 PM
Buying local supports farmers and helps strengthen our local food system.

04/17/2026

🥕 Stretch Your SNAP Benefits with Double Up Food Bucks! 🍎

If you receive SNAP benefits, you can get more fresh fruits and vegetables through the Double Up Food Bucks program.

Here’s how it works:
🛒 Spend up to $15 on fresh fruits and vegetables using SNAP
🥕 Get up to $15 more to use on a future visit for fruits and vegetables

It’s a great way to bring more healthy, fresh food home for you and your family.

📍 Use Double Up Food Bucks in Grinnell at:
• Fareway
• Grinnell Farmers Market
• Prairie Produce

Fresh food. More value. Supporting healthy communities.

04/10/2026

🥫 Partner Spotlight: MICA Food Pantry

The MICA Food Pantry provides an important source of food for individuals and families in our community.

📅 Open: Monday, Tuesday, and Friday
⏰ 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Visitors can access pantry staples as well as fresh food options.
MICA is one of many community partners working every day to ensure neighbors have access to nutritious food.