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Grace Free Community Fridge Take what you need. Leave what you can. A 24/7 community fridge at Grace UMC, open to all.

The Grace UMC Free Community Fridge is a neighborhood effort to fight food insecurity and reduce waste — one meal, one item, one neighbor at a time. Located at Grace United Methodist Church, 3700 Cottage Grove Ave, Des Moines, the fridge and pantry are open 24/7 to anyone who needs them. Follow this page for real-time updates on donations, needs, volunteer opportunities, and stories of community care.

💛 Powered by Grace UMC and supported by our amazing neighbors.

On Wednesday, October 21 at 11 am, we are starting a new "sandwich club" that will prepare sandwiches and sack lunches f...
10/12/2026

On Wednesday, October 21 at 11 am, we are starting a new "sandwich club" that will prepare sandwiches and sack lunches for the Grace Free Community Fridge. All the food is provided but we need many hands to put it into lunches. We will meet the third Wednesday of every month in the GraceDesMoines downstairs kitchen. The whole process usually takes 90 minutes to two hours and will feed about 100 people. Please let us know in the comments or through DM if you are able to help; please include your email address. We would love to have you join us in our efforts to help our food-insecure neighbors.

Our October date for the ARL Mobile Pet Pantry is Wednesday, October 31, from 4 pm to 5 pm. They will be distributing do...
10/05/2026

Our October date for the ARL Mobile Pet Pantry is Wednesday, October 31, from 4 pm to 5 pm. They will be distributing dog food, cat food, and litter to all who need it.

We are grateful for the lifesaving work of our friends and community partners at the Animal Rescue League of Iowa. ❤️🐾Th...
09/10/2026

We are grateful for the lifesaving work of our friends and community partners at the Animal Rescue League of Iowa. ❤️🐾

Through Grace’s partnership with the ARL, we’ve seen firsthand their commitment to caring for animals and supporting the people who love them, including through the Mobile Pet Food Pantry here at Grace.

This week, ARL teams responded to two heartbreaking situations across Iowa, rescuing 56 dogs from unsafe living conditions and three severely malnourished horses now receiving intensive veterinary care.

This is the kind of work our partnership helps connect us to: caring for our neighbors, strengthening our community, and showing compassion for all of God’s creation.

The ARL is asking for help as they provide medical treatment, food, shelter, and ongoing care for these animals. If you are able, we encourage you to read their story below and consider supporting their work.

We are thankful for the ARL and for everyone who helps make this work possible. ❤️

Did your home garden produce more zucchini than you can possibly use? Do you have scads of tomatoes even after canning a...
08/11/2026

Did your home garden produce more zucchini than you can possibly use? Do you have scads of tomatoes even after canning and freezing them? Are your greens going gangbusters? Are you knuckling under to the plethora of squash? Our food-insecure neighbors would love garden-fresh veggies and excess fruits from your trees and bushes. Just drop them past the Grace Free Community Fridge at any time.

Pastor Gregory mentioned the blessing of cool water during his sermon on Sunday. That got our wheels turning. Where do o...
06/29/2026

Pastor Gregory mentioned the blessing of cool water during his sermon on Sunday. That got our wheels turning. Where do our neighbors—even those just out for a walk or bike ride—get water on these hot days when dehydration is a danger? We set up a water station outside the south doors so anyone can stop and get a cool drink. How can you help? We'd like to have refillable water bottles so people can take water with them and hopefully refill whenever they come across a fountain. If you have extra clean, sealable water or travel mugs, please leave them at the water station. If you're a thrifter, check the supply at your favorite store. Please wash and dry the mugs before delivering them. Also look for items that can be used as dog dishes so pets and strays can get a drink. Thank you.

If you are planting a vegetable garden this year, consider adding a few extra rows so you can donate produce to the Grac...
05/04/2026

If you are planting a vegetable garden this year, consider adding a few extra rows so you can donate produce to the Grace Free Community Fridge. Our food-insecure neighbors would love garden-fresh veggies and excess fruits from your trees and bushes.

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Des Moines, IA
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