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Food Pantry and Doing the Most Good Market | Salvation Army of Story County, The

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Resource Name:Food Pantry and Doing the Most Good Market | Salvation Army of Story County, The

address

703 East Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50010

Salvation Army of Story County, The

Eligibility

Open to anyone

Required documents

ID and demographic information for everyone in the household. Additional documentation as requested

Hours

By appointment Mon-Fri 1 pm-3:30 pm with walk-in appointments available from 3 pm to 3:30 pm most weekdays, as staffing allows
(515) 233-3567 ext. 0

Voice

·

Main Phone

Application process

Call ahead to place order and schedule an appointment on weekdays during usual hours of operation; see description for in-person visits without an appointment

Fees

None

Service area

Story County, IA

Provides a food pantry accessible once every 30 days (by appointment) for non-perishable items, produce, dairy, frozen meats, and bread.

Story County residents may utilize The Market once per week for perishable refrigerated items such as dairy products, meat, pre-made salads, and pre-packaged items as well as fresh produce and bakery items.

Unhoused Story County residents can utlilize The Market on a daily basis without an appointment during regular hours.

Story County residents with a permanent address can use The Market without an appointment from 3 pm-3:30 pm weekdays.

The Family Pantry is also available once every 30 days and offers hygiene items, diapers, pull-ups, wipes, infant formula, baby food, toilet paper, soaps, and cleaners. All items are subject to availability.

*Items in the pantries vary and may not always be available

Last Assured

07/16/2026

Providing organization

Salvation Army of Story County, The

Provides basic needs assistance.