City of Iowa City, IA
11/03/2025 | News release | Distributed by Public on 11/03/2025 15:32
City to host food drive to support CommUnity Crisis Services & Food Bank
The City of Iowa City is launching a food drive to support the CommUnity Crisis Services & Food Bank starting Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025. This year's food drive is critical as demand at local food banks is expected to rise sharply this season, so let's work together to help our neighbors.
Drop-off locations for food will be located at the following City facilities:
- Animal Care and Adoption Center, 3910 Napoleon Lane
- City Hall Front Lobby, 410 E. Washington Street
- Fire Station 2, 301 Emerald Street
- Fire Station 4, 2008 N. Dubuque Street
- Iowa City Landfill and Recycling Center, 3900 Hebl Avenue
- Iowa City Municipal Airport, 1801 S. Riverside Drive
- Iowa City Public Library, 123 S. Linn Street
- Iowa City Streets Division, 1200 S. Riverside Drive
- Mercer Aquatic Center, 2701 Bradford Drive
- Robert A. Lee Recreation Center, 220 S. Gilbert Street
Signage at each location will include a QR code for those interested in making a financial donation.
The new food drive comes during increased uncertainty surrounding the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP.
All donations received will be delivered directly to CommUnity Crisis Services & Food Bank.
Top 10 needed donations
According to the CommUnity Crisis Services and Food Bank, the top 10 most needed donations are as follows:
- Financial donations
- Canned fruit in juice
- Peanut butter
- Canned meats
- Baby diapers
- Baby formula
- Rice and pasta
- Hearty soups and stews
- Toilet paper
- Laundry detergent
To see the full list of which items the food bank can accept, visit their website.
Upcoming food drive events
The City is also hosting pop-up donation events at local grocery stores and neighborhood parks. On Friday, November 14, from 1 to 4pm, donations can be brought to any of these participating grocery stores:
- North Dodge Hyvee, 1125 N Dodge Street
- First Avenue Hyvee, 812 S 1st Avenue
- Mormon Trek Fareway, 2530 Westwinds Drive
Donation pop-ups will also be held at local parks from 4 to 6 pm on the following dates:
- Monday, November 17 at Happy Hollow Park, 800 Brown Street
- Tuesday, November 18 at James Alan McPherson Park, 1858 7th Avenue Court
- Wednesday, November 19 at Wetherby Park, 2400 Taylor Drive
More information will be provided about these events in the coming days.
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