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Provides meals to those in need.

St. Patrick's Church hosts a meal on Wednesday evenings at 5 pm. Guests are welcome for coffee and relaxation starting at 4 pm, with a meal being served at 5 pm.

St. Luke's United Methodist Church, 1199 Main Street, hosts dinner on Saturday at 5:30 pm.

St. John Episcopal Church hosts Fifth Sunday meal at noon each month.

Cooling center available at campus to cool off from hot temperatures and receive breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Also offers showers to women in the community.

Offers a free mid-week meal each Wednesday. Free will donations accepted. Meal includes one entree, a fruit cup, and a baked treat, served via delivery or pickup at the church.

***The 2025 summer lunch program will be active from June 3 – August 22*** FLY provides a free sack lunch to low-income families Mon-Fri 12 pm at the following locations:

• Marion Village Mobile Home Park, 700 35th Street, Marion
• Chapel Ridge Apartment, 1 Chapel ridge Circle, Marion
• Eagle Ridge Mobile Home Park, 1285 Red Fox Way, Marion
• Valley View Apartments, 635 Ashton Place NE, Cedar Rapids
• Squaw Creek Mobile Home Park, 6201 Hennessey Parkway, Marion
• Novak Elementary, 401 29th Street, Marion
• Wilkins Elementary, 2127 27th Street, Marion
• Lindale Manor Mobile Home Park, 400 Lindale Drive, Marion
• Vernon Middle School, 1350 4th Avenue, Marion
• Marion Community Center

Provides breakfast, meals are to-go meals. Breakfast is not provided on the Second Saturday of the month during the food giveaway.

Offers a free evening meal on Sundays and a food pantry. 

Provides a free meal every Saturday from 4 pm-5 pm.

Offers a lunch served Mon-Fri 11:45 am-12:30 pm, doors open at 11:15 am.

Provides a safe place for at-risk and homeless youth (ages 16-24) in the Polk County area to connect with services. Services include street outreach, drop-in services, daily meals, emergency beds, an art studio, a computer lab, and mental health counseling options. 

The center also offers connections to additional YSS supportive housing programs, such as Lighthouses, Transitional Living Program, and Rapid Re-housing. Supportive services may include educational opportunities, life skills training, financial planning, and counseling to help youth and young adults, including single mothers and their infants, achieve self-sufficiency and progress toward their goals.

Offers a free Saturday evening meal and socializing.

Provides literacy and educational support, mental health services, and referrals to other agencies as needed. Also offers adult education classes (such as ESL, literacy, and GED) that increase self-sufficiency for parents.

Works to address the holistic needs of each child through:

- A safe environment with caring adult mentors.

- Healthy meals and bags of weekend food.

- A hands-on curriculum with a focus on reading, STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) and classroom readiness.

- Partnerships with other agencies to ensure families’ basic needs are met.

- Basic swimming and water safety skills through swimming lessons.

- Behavioral health services and skill building groups.

- Leadership and workforce development opportunities for teen alumni.

- Outdoor learning through the Nature Explore Classroom and gardening clubs.

Program registration ends Nov. 10 and food distribution starts Nov. 14, 2025:

Children may pick up a to-go bag with up to four ready-to-eat lunches at designated locations in Whiteside County during the summer weeks. One to-go bag will be handed out to each child who attends. Meals are intended to replace lunches for kids who rely on school lunch during the school year.

To receive meals, your child must:

• Be registered for this program online AND qualify for free or reduced-price school meals

• How to Register: Visit https://uwwhiteside.org/2025/10/31/lets-feed-our-children-emergency-winter-program/ and fill out the digital form.

Important Information:

• One-Time Registration: Register once and the child will continue to receive meals every Friday

• Discreet Distribution: Meals will be distributed at the child’s school in a way that protects privacy

• Food Allergies: Due to the emergency nature of this program, cannot accommodate food allergies at this time

• Program Duration: This program may end abruptly when SNAP benefits return or if United Way funds are exhausted.

Provides a hot meal every 4th Monday to anyone who comes to the church.

Provides prepared meals. The Ministry is open to all individuals who want a meal or who wants to take a meal to someone in need. 

Provides daily services for homeless, low-income, and recently incarcerated individuals, including meals, showers, and a safe environment. The center assists with obtaining state identification, birth certificates, and social security applications.

Employment information and guidance are available, along with bus tickets (subject to daily availability), clothing, and opportunities for community service. Cold breakfast, lunch, and water are provided daily.

During periods of extreme weather, the center serves as a warming or cooling center, offering a heated or air-conditioned environment to protect individuals from extreme cold or heat. Water and other liquids are available to prevent dehydration.

The center is not a shelter or food bank.

Offers a free meals to anyone who comes. There is a clothing rack (not a clothing closet) and a table with a few non-perishable items for free.