Giving Gardens

July Book Drive for Little Libraries

July 1, 2024 From July 1st-22nd, let’s spread the joy of reading together! Join our Little Library Book Drive by donating gently used books to share the magic of stories with our community. Whether it’s a childhood favorite or a recent bestseller, every book you give will find a new home and a new reader. [...]

2024-08-06T15:40:49-06:00July 1st, 2024|Giving Gardens|

Volunteers Needed for Community Meal this Summer

June 15, 2024 The Grinnell Community Meal needs your help! We're looking for volunteers to prepare food, set up, cook, provide desserts, and clean up for meals in July and August. Volunteer solo or as a group and be part of this amazing community of giving and connection. Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0949AEAA2DABF49-2023#/  

Join us for free lunch and fun activities at Storytime Art in the Park this summer!

June 12, 2024 Join us for free lunch and fun activities at Storytime Art in the Park this summer! Every Tuesday, lunch is served by The Iowa Kitchen at 11:45 am. We have 40 meals available, and kids eat first! Middle Way Farm will provide free produce, and MICA will offer free food to [...]

Free Summer Meals at Davis Elementary

June 6, 2024 Don't miss out on free summer meals at Davis Elementary!

Ahrens Foundation Supports Local Food Systems

May 23, 2024 We support local food systems in Grinnell. ->Tiger Packs ->Drake Library Food Cupboard ->GHS food pantry ->Local Foods Connection ->MICA food pantry ->Grinnell Community Meal ->and more! ->see our website to for more info ->https://ahrensfamilyfoundation.org/local-resources/ The food pantry at MICA is available to community members twice a month. Open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday [...]

February Schedule for Community Meal

January 25, 2024 Good food and good conversation. Be sure to sign up the day before!

Grinnell Food Coalition supports Drake Community Library Food Cupboard

January 20, 2024 The Library Food Cupboard is open the same hours as the Drake Community Library and is located in the west entrance. A limited selection of food items are available to anyone and only to supplement if the MICA food pantry is not available. Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 10am-8pm Fri. 10am-6pm Sat. 10am-5pm The [...]

Blessed Community Meal every Wednesday!

December 8, 2023 Staff from the Foundation offices enjoyed volunteering time preparing and serving at the Grinnell Community Meal last evening. It was a great night of fellowship while sharing a delicious hot meal with community members. The Blessed Community Meal served at the Grinnell United Methodist Church is available to anyone in the [...]

MICA Food Resources

October 11, 2024 Food resources are available at MICA. A choice pantry is open M, T, Th, F from 9am-4pm. If you need an after hours appointment, please call the number below

October Blessed Community Meal Schedule

September 25, 2023 The Blessed Community Meal at the United Methodist Church is a weekly meal for anyone in need. See the details below -->Thursdays from 5:30-6pm -->916 5th Ave. Enter the Park St. Door -->Call by Wednesday at Noon to reserve your meal, 641-236-3757 or follow the link: https://bit.ly/42wvj9D -->Interested in volunteering or [...]

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