Our Services
All are welcome to visit the Des Moines Area Food Bank, so come on down!
Full Service Room (1 Time/Month)
Once each month, families and individuals are invited to shop our Full Service Room. This monthly service offers a generous variety of nutritious canned, dry, fresh, and frozen items for your whole family!
For more details, please visit the Frequently Asked Questions section of this website.
Bread & Produce Room (Weekly Visits) for residents in service area
Our Bread & Produce Room is open each weekday morning, Monday thru Friday, from 9:00am-2:30pm.
You are welcome to visit and choose items from our Produce & Bread room selection anytime—simply sign in at the front desk upon arrival.
Highline College Community Pantry
The Community Pantry serves anyone with a current Highline College ID. Through a partnership with Highline College, United Way of King County, and the Des Moines Area Food Bank we are able to offer a selection of FREE grab-and-go lunches, snacks, fruits and veggies, and drinks.
For current hours, check this website:
https://supportcenter.highline.edu/community-pantry/
Weekend Backpack Program
At the end of each week during the school year, children can receive a backpack full of nutritious food for the weekend.
Students at the following schools can contact their school office to find out how to receive food:
Bow Lake Elementary
Midway Elementary
Marvista Elementary
Parkside Elementary
Summer Meals for Kids
Each summer we provide free meals for kids and teens (ages 1-18) at neighborhood parks, apartment complexes, and community centers.
For information on this program, see our Meal for Kids page!