Access to food is essential for good health and well-being. Without reliable access, it’s hard to get the nutrition and energy your body needs each day. Making sure everyone has access to food helps our community stay strong and healthy. Here are some resources available in Henry County.
Food Resources
Food Pantries
Community Action – Tolson Center
1303 W. Washington St., Mt. Pleasant
319-385-2310
Pantry hours: Mon, Tues, Thurs 8:30am-4pm
The Fellowship Cup
203 N. Jefferson St., Mt. Pleasant
319-385-3242
Pantry hours: Thursdays 10am-4pm
Delivery to Hillsboro and Salem available
Sack lunches available for children during the summer
Tiger Food Pantry
106 W. Wilson St., New London
319-367-0512
Pantry hours: Thursdays 3:30-6pm, Saturdays 9-11am
WACO Community Food Pantry
United Church of Crawfordsville
105 N. Chestnut St., Crawfordsville
319-461-0532
Pantry hours: 1st & 3rd Thursdays 2-3:30 for age 60+ or those needing help, ALL other shoppers 3:30-5:30pm
Wayland Food Pantry
Wayland Mennonite Church
104 W. 2nd St., Wayland
319-591-0961
Pantry hours: 2nd & 4th Thursdays 4-6pm
Winfield Food Pantry
107 E. Elm St., Winfield
winfieldpantry@gmail.com
Pantry hours: Wednesdays 2-5pm
Senior Meal Options
Home Delivered Meals
- Milestones Area Agency on Aging
- 855-410-6222
- Visit their website
- Hot meals delivered M-F to homebound seniors. Meals provided on a contribution basis, waitlist for service may apply.
- Mom’s Meals
- 877-508-6667
- Visit their website
- Ready to heat meals delivered right to your door.
- Sister’s Home Style Entrees
- 515-332-1928
- Visit their website
- Ready to heat meals delivered right to your door.
Milestones Community Café
Community Cafés from Milestones Area Agency on Aging offer daily meals in a social setting for anyone over the age of 60, or their spouse of any age. $5 contribution recommended. Please call 855-410-6222 for reservations in advance of the serving day.
- Salem Community Center
- 201 S. Main St., Salem, 319-258-4111
- Monday – Thursday, Serving Time: 12 noon
Other Options
- The Fellowship Cup – community meal and cards on Wednesdays
- Call ahead for details and to reserve your spot – 319-385-3242.
- 203 N. Jefferson St., Mt. Pleasant
- Meals by Nutrimos – single serving freezer meals available for pick-up at First Presbyterian Church in Mt. Pleasant. Delivery is also available in Mt. Pleasant for $5.
- Call 319-986-5851 or visit their website.
Food Assistance Programs
- SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)
- Provides nutrition benefits to supplement the food budget of income-eligible families so they can purchase healthy food and move towards self-sufficiency.
- Click here to apply or call 855-944-3663
- Mt. Pleasant HHS Office: 319-986-5157, 205 W. Madison St., Mt. Pleasant
- Learn more here
- Double Up Food Bucks
- Double Up matches SNAP/EBT dollars spent on fruits and vegetables, up to $15 a day. That means families can get twice the fresh fruits and veggies. Anyone receiving SNAP benefits is automatically eligible for the program. Mt. Pleasant Hy-Vee participates, simply ask about Double Up Food Bucks at customer service to sign up! Click here to learn more.
- WIC (Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children)
- Services include, eWIC cards to buy nutritious foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding promotion and support, and health and social services referrals
- Low-income pregnant, breastfeeding, and non-breastfeeding postpartum women are eligible as well as infants and children up to age 5 who are found to be at nutritional risk.
- Click here to learn more or call 319-209-2850 or text 319-759-4322 to apply.
- Henry County WIC Clinic:
- Tolson Center – 1303 W. Washington St., Mt. Pleasant, by appointment only
If you need assistance applying for any of these benefits, call Public Health at 319-385-0779 to make an appointment and we will help you.
More Resources
Find more resources in our Directory of Community Services (pdf)