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THANKSGIVING AND CHRISTMAS FOOD ASSISTANCE | FAMILIES FORWARD

THANKSGIVING: Offering meat packages for Thanksgiving. Must sign up in advance to receive a package and to qualify, must have received services from the Bidwell Food Pantry in November, 2024. Only one meat package per household; options include turkey, ham, or chicken hindquarters.

Registration starts Nov. 1, 2024, or until the event is full. Registration is Monday through Friday 10 am- 4 pm. Not eligible if anyone in the household has received a Thanksgiving service from another DMARC pantry. If you receive a ham or chicken hindquarters, you are NOT eligible for a turkey, too. Valid photo ID for an adult must be presented to pick up ham, chicken, or turkey.


CHRISTMAS: A holiday meat package is available from December 11-22, 2024. Available on a first-come, first-serve basis while supplies last. No appointment needed. Holiday meat packages will be offered with the standard monthly food package. If you received your monthly food package before December 12, you can come to the pantry December 12-22 to receive the meat package.

To qualify, you must receive a food package from the Bidwell Pantry in December 2024. Not eligible if anyone in household has received a Holiday Service from another DMARC pantry. Only one holiday meat per household. You do not need to live in a specific zip code; residents of all counties are welcome.

Location

1203 Hartford Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50315

Hours

Mon 10 am - 4 pm; Tue 10 am - 4 pm; Wed 10 am - 4 pm; Thu 10 am - 4 pm; Fri 10 am - 4 pm;

Application process

See event description

Required documents

Eligibility

Must sign up in advance and have received services from the Bidwell Food Pantry in November/December 2024, not eligible if anyone in household has received a holiday service from another DMARC pantry, adults must have a photo ID to pick up

Fee

None

Languages

English, Spanish

Agency info

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