Woodbine Community Food Pantry

06/13/2026

Need a new spin on pizza that is quick and easy? Iowa State Extension’s Spend Smart series has a Pizza Boats recipe that turns simple ingredients into a fun, family-friendly meal. Made with buns or English muffins, pizza sauce, meat, vegetables, and cheese, it is an easy way to get pizza flavor on the table fast.

See the full recipe here:
https://loom.ly/0fE7eF0

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

06/10/2026

Small donations add up in a big way. A few pantry basics like mac and cheese, canned fruit, applesauce, crackers, oatmeal, pancake mix, flour, sugar, and toiletries can help meet important everyday needs.

Every item donated helps us serve our community with care. Thank you for helping keep our pantry stocked.

06/03/2026

06/03/2026

What We Need Wednesday: June edition

Summer grilling season is here, and this month the pantry could use a few cookout favorites. We are currently asking for donations of:

• BBQ sauce
• Ketchup
• Mustard
• Mayonnaise

These simple pantry staples can help families put together easy summer meals. Thank you for giving back and helping support our local community.

05/28/2026

Who knew chicken fries were so easy to make?! Who wants to try these tonight? https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1BwNPMQ1hw/

05/25/2026

The most needed items are often the simplest ones. Shelf-stable foods, easy meal items, and basic household products are always appreciated at the Woodbine Community Food Pantry.

From canned goods and pasta to shampoo, toothpaste, soap, and laundry detergent, your donations help support neighbors right here in our community.

05/22/2026

Need a simple, budget-friendly breakfast idea? Iowa State Extension’s Spend Smart series has a Breakfast Cookies recipe that makes 12 cookies for about $0.18 each. Made with oatmeal, apple, cheese, and dried fruit, these are an easy option for a quick breakfast or snack using practical pantry and fridge staples.

See the full recipe here:
https://loom.ly/zbLYVlA

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

05/18/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who supported the VFW food drive!

Thanks to the generosity of our community, the drive collected 350+ food items and $280 in cash donations for the food pantry. Everything has been delivered and will help local families in need.

We are so grateful to everyone who donated, volunteered, shared the word, or helped make this effort a success. Your kindness makes a real difference!

05/18/2026

🍓 Smoothie Magic: You Don’t Need a Recipe! 🍌
Check out this fun video: https://loom.ly/tSDeAWw

🥤 What’s great about smoothies? You don’t have to stick to a recipe. Use any fruit: fresh, frozen, or canned. Just toss in your blender with milk, yogurt or juice and enjoy!

No measuring required, no stress... just tasty, healthy, flexible.

05/16/2026

Drive Up & Donate TODAY! May 16!

The Woodbine American Legion Post 143 is sponsoring a food drive to benefit the Woodbine Community Food Pantry.

Stop by the Woodbine Library on Saturday, May 16 from 9:00 AM to noon to drop off food or toiletry items. Donations will be collected outside the library, so you can simply drive up and drop them off.

Location:
Woodbine Library
58 5th Street
Woodbine, Iowa
All food donations are appreciated.

Thank you to the Woodbine American Legion Post 143 and to everyone who helps support local families through the Woodbine Community Food Pantry.

The pantry is also open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:00 to 6:00 PM at 76 5th Street in Woodbine.