Food Donations & Drives

Donation Drop-Off:

CommUnity Crisis Services and Food Bank
1121 S. Gilbert Court
Iowa City, IA 52240
(319) 351-0128

Donations are accepted Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Tuesdays until 7:00 p.m., and Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Follow the one-way traffic to the loading dock on the northeast side of the building. Enter the double doors marked Donations and a volunteer will assist you.

Host a Food Drive

Top Ten Needed Donations

We gladly accept:

• Baby food, formula, diapers, wipes, and other hygiene products
• Some foods that are past the “sell by” or “best if used by” dates
• Slightly dented cans and those with rust that easily rubs off
• Pet food
• Opened laundry detergent, shampoos, etc. that are at least half full
• Properly labeled domestic/wild game that was processed by a state or federally inspected processing plant or meat locker and lists the name of the animal and name/location of the processing facility
• Garden or farm produce that is:
  • Free of mold or decay with several days of remaining shelf life
  • Properly packed in sturdy containers to prevent damage and bruising
  • Sanitary and free of rodents and insects
  • Grown using water obtained from a public water system
  • Handled only after proper hand-washing procedures
  • Wiped free of as much dirt as possible
  • Transported using a clean transport vehicle
• Egg donations that are labeled and graded, come from a producer licensed in Iowa, and have been stored consistently at a temperature at or below 45°F.

We cannot accept:

• Baby food past its expiration date
• Cans with sharp dents, bulges, or rust not easily be removed
• Unlabeled food
• Homemade items
• Meat from your freezer
• Non-consumable items like clothing, furniture, cribs, etc. We recommend our partner agencies The Crowded Closet, Goodwill of the Heartland or Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity ReStore