The food pantry will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 27.

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When severe weather is in the area, please check our Facebook page for the most up-to-date alerts or closings.

The Open Hands Food Pantry is a ministry of Cedar Hills Community Church, serving residents of Eastern Iowa.

HOURS

Mondays 5-6pm
Wednesdays 10am-12pm

The Food Pantry closes on any major holidays. We occasionally close for funerals and other special circumstances at the church, as well as inclement weather.  Please check our Facebook or call ahead if you are unsure whether the pantry is open. 319-396-6608

GIVE

We take donations of non-perishable goods such as soups, canned meat, sauces, noodles, fruits, vegetables, and other non-perishables.  Donations can be placed in the wooden bins under the Mission board in the Gathering Space at Cedar Hills Community Church. Give a financial donation online by choosing “Open Hands Food Pantry” from the funds list on the church’s giving page.

REQUIREMENTS

There are no income requirements to visit our pantry. If you’re in need of food, you are welcome.  You can visit two times per calendar month. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.  USDA Nondiscrimination Statement

WHAT YOU RECEIVE

Food provided is about 3 days worth and is based on family size.  We are blessed with a great partnership with local stores like Hy-Vee who regularly donate delicious bread and baked goods to our pantry.  Many donations also come from within the Cedar Hills congregation, neighboring churches and our partnerships with the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts.

VOLUNTEERS

Interested in volunteering? The pantry is always in need of help to pack grocery bags, assist with the check-in process, and also pick up larger shipments of food when they become available.  If this is something that interests you, please contact the office.

HACAP Neighbor Bill of Rights

As a recipient of food from a HACAP Food Reservoir Partner Pantry:

1. You are entitled to receive food free of charge.
2. You are not required to give donations, pay, work or participate in the religious services in order to receive food.
3. You will be treated with dignity and respect at all times.
4. You will be provided with clear policies and procedures for receiving food.
5. You are free to refuse any food items that do not meet your dietary or religious standards.
6. You will receive food that meets the local, state and federal standards for food safety.
7. You will not be turned away for lack of identification or documentation of need.
8. You are not required to provide your social security card of ID to receive food.
9. You have the right to receive food in a safe environment; violence, theft, profanity or verbal abuse will not be tolerated.
10. You have the right to receive food without discrimination based on age, race, family status, national origin, language, gender identity, disability, religious belief, or sexual orientation.
11. You have the right to confidentiality. We will not share or sell any of your personal information.

We uphold these rights for all our Neighbors.  Staff or site coordinators have the authority to ask Neighbors to leave if they are not respecting our policies.  Each Neighbor has the right to leave the premises if they are unhappy with our policies or the services that are provided.  This institution is an equal opportunity provider.  10/21

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