Newell Food Pantry

Newell Food Pantry The Newell, Iowa, Food Pantry is open the 2nd & 4th Saturdays of each month from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Appoi

A number of community members gathered over the issue of food insecurity in the Newell community. “Food insecurity” is the situation where people are unsure where their next meal will come from. The food pantry of Storm Lake reports that as many as 77 Newell families have used the food pantry there in a month. More than 50% of the children in the Newell/Fonda school receive assistance for their

lunches. These figures have indicated a need for a local food pantry, especially for those who are unable to put food on the table. A group of concerned citizens began to work in August on the possibility of opening a pantry in Newell. Loring Hospital (in Sac City) offered the use of the old UnityPoint clinic building on the corner of 2nd Street and Fulton. A $1000 grant for food from Farm Credit Services of America kicked the project off to a good start. The food pantry committee is hoping to make the pantry a community effort. They are actively seeking help from anyone who would like to join the committee. The task to start up a food pantry can be overwhelming at times; the more hands to share the work the better. The Newell Food Pantry is a faith-based organization, finding its motivation in the mandate from God to feed the hungry and care for children. Studies find that children who are well-nourished do better in school and become more-involved community members. The benefit to the community extends into the future through feeding families now. Donations of cash can be made at the First Community Bank in Newell, or through any committee member. Donations of cash or food can be made at your church or in the drop box outside the food pantry west side of building or by calling to arrange a drop off. Thanks for your help!

“ Proud partner of Food Bank of Iowa”


Newell Food Pantry, Inc. A 501(c)(3) Corporation
203 W 2nd St, Newell IA 50568
(712) 272-3240

The Newell Food Pantry received a Grant from Ag State, who also applied for a matching Grant from Land O' Lakes Foundati...
07/21/2026

The Newell Food Pantry received a Grant from Ag State, who also applied for a matching Grant from Land O' Lakes Foundation, delivering checks on Thursday, July 16, 2026. (L to r) Dwight Ried, Ian Downs, Scott Lovin, Ryan Bellcock, Pat Rubendall, Peter Buchan, Jim Harriman, Mark Housh, Mark Puhrmann, Bobbie Wise, Ayverie Quintana, Shirley Watkins, Donna Biggins, Susan Puhrmann.

After a town hall meeting held at Iowa State University Extension Office in Storm Lake, discussing what The Food Bank of...
07/18/2026

After a town hall meeting held at Iowa State University Extension Office in Storm Lake, discussing what The Food Bank of Iowa is doing to help food insecurity in northwest Iowa, CEO Tami Nielsen of Food Bank of Iowa, toured the Newell Food Pantry, praising what they have accomplished and shared new ideas for helping 'neighbors'.
(left to right): CEO Tami Nielsen, Susan Puhrmann, Mark Puhrmann, Bobbie Wise, Ruth Westergaard, Danis Thompson, Marie Peterson.

Last month, we were honored to receive a generous donation from Farm Credit. We also had the pleasure of welcoming a few...
07/10/2026

Last month, we were honored to receive a generous donation from Farm Credit. We also had the pleasure of welcoming a few of their team members for a tour of our pantry.
We are incredibly grateful for their generosity and commitment to supporting our community. Thank you, Farm Credit, for helping us make a difference!

07/10/2026

Distribution Saturday, July 11th
9a.m-noon

06/27/2026

Newell Food Pantry, Inc.,
Food Needed List 6/27/26
Macaroni & cheese; white & brown rice; spaghetti; fettuccine and other pastas; ramen noodles;
tomato sauce; tomato paste; tomato juice; diced tomatoes; crushed tomatoes; whole tomatoes;
stewed tomatoes; pasta sauce; spaghetti O’s; tuna; salmon; can chicken; kidney beans; pinto
beans; black beans; green beans; chili beans; sliced carrots; sweet potatoes; mixed vegetables;
corn; cream style corn; peas; lima beans; spinach; asparagus; vegetable broth; chicken broth;
beef broth; beefaroni; cream of celery soup; cream of chicken soup; cream of mushroom soup;
chicken noodle soup; tomato soup and all other flavors of soup; peanut butter; all flavors jelly;
salad dressing; mustard; ketchup; salt; pepper; chili powder; onion powder; garlic powder;
cinnamon and all other seasonings; soy sauce; teriyaki sauce; evaporated milk; sweetened con-
denced milk; vinegar; cranberry sauce; vegetable oil; cooking spray; pizza sauce; pizza crust
mix; parmesan cheese; skillet meals; all flavors pudding; pumpkin; chocolate chips; peanut but-
ter chips; butterscotch chips; walnuts; almonds; mixed nuts; fruit coctail; applesauce; apricots;
pears; mandarin oranges; peaches; pineapple; orange juice; cranberry juice; apple juice; mixed
juice flavors; any kind breakfast cereals; quick oatmeal; instant oatmeal; pancake mix, pancake
syrup; gravy mixes; instant potatoes; baking mix; cake and other mixes; stuffing mix; boxed-
Potato mixes; sugar; brown sugar; powdered sugar; flour wheat & white; fruit snacks; potato and
other chips; cookies.

Thank you for anything you can help with.

06/11/2026

Distribution Saturday 6/13
9-12.
Please bring bags/boxes

Thank you to everyone who supported our Power Hour fundraiser! Thanks to your generosity, we collected 197 pounds of gro...
06/04/2026

Thank you to everyone who supported our Power Hour fundraiser! Thanks to your generosity, we collected 197 pounds of groceries and over $900 in cash donations, including tips donated by their amazing staff and patrons. We appreciate your support and commitment to helping our community! Fonda Golf Course

05/06/2026

Distribution Saturday 5/9 from 9 a.m-noon
Please bring boxes/bags

PROUD PARTNERS OF THE FOOD BANK OF IOWA
03/26/2026

PROUD PARTNERS OF THE FOOD BANK OF IOWA

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PO Box 182
Newell, IA
50568

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+17122723240

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