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As we prepare for Thanksgiving, our pantry is once again helping local families enjoy a special holiday meal — and you can make it happen! Your donation helps provide the resources families need to shop for and prepare their own Thanksgiving dinner. Here’s how your gift makes a difference: $40 supports a family of 1–2…

During the Thanksgiving season, the Good Samaritan Food Pantry offers shoppers groceries for a Thanksgiving meal. The “Thanksgiving Basket” is in addition to the regular monthly food available to families who visit the food pantry. A special thank you to Heartland Coop for sponsoring our Thanksgiving Program! Any household interested in receiving a Thanksgiving Basket…

We are excited to announce that the Good Samaritan Food Pantry will be open the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month starting Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025. In an effort to help more people find free food assistance, the pantry is working to extend hours and days that families can access food. Good Samaritan Food…

We are excited to announce that the Good Samaritan Food Pantry will be open the 3rd Saturday of each month starting Saturday, June 21, 2025. In an effort to help more people find free food assistance, the pantry is working to extend hours and days that families can access food. Good Samaritan Food Pantry, located…

Families can once again get summer food packs for kids ages pre-K – 12th grade throughout the summer through the Good Samaritan Food Pantry. Free summer food  is available for kids in Adel, DeSoto, Minburn, Van Meter, Linden, Dexter, and Redfield. The weekly bag of food includes: 7 breakfast items 7 lunches 14 snacks Bags…