Community Fridge Donation Items; Des Moines
Listed on 2025-12-22
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Science
Food Production
Community Youth Concepts (CYC) hosts a Community Fridge at our building at 1446 MLK Jr. Parkway (Corner of MLK and Clark) to provide food and toiletries for those in need and to reduce food waste in our community. With the refrigerator and freezer we are able to accept both fresh and shelf stable items. In addition, prepared food can also be left as long as it is in either individual or family size containers (could be zip lock bags, sealable takout containers, etc.
(please, no large buffet or other serving size containers)) and labled with what it is and the date prepared.
Food can be left directly in the fridge or shelves as appropriate and there is access 24/7. Fridge shed is located in parking lot behind building - entrance to parking lot is off of Clark St. For large deliveries, please contact CYC during regular business hours for staff support. ). Popular items that move quickly are:
- Dairy and non-dairy substitutes
- Fresh Produce
- meats or meat substitutes
- Prepared snacks, meals (fruit, sandwiches, wraps, etc.)
- prepared meals
- cheese
- beans - canned or dried
- canned or dried fruits
- macaroni and cheese and/or ramen
- canned soups or meals
- crackers or snack foods
- paper towels/napkins
- soap/hand sanitizer
- feminine products
- cleaning supplies
To drop off items please contact CYC during business hours at or email julie.
Details Location1446 MLK Jr. Parkway
Des Moines,IA50314
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