Urbandale Food Pantry Marks One Year in New Facility, Sees Increase in Families Served

Urbandale Food Pantry marks one year in new facility, sees increase in families served

The Urbandale Food Pantry celebrates its first year in a new location, now assisting over 2,000 families monthly, up from fewer than 900 two years ago.

Urbandale Food Pantry Marks One Year in New Facility with over 24,000 pantry visits.

Urbandale, Iowa – April 1, 2026 – One year after opening its new facility, the Urbandale Food Pantry has served 17,215 unique individuals and 7,418 unique families, expanding access to food and essential resources for people across the community. Since opening in April 2025, the Pantry has experienced record demand, highlighting both the growing need for support and the critical role the organization plays in the region. Over the past year, the …