From The Salvation Army of Des Moines:

The Salvation Army’s new Client Choice Clive Pantry opened today inside the coordination office at 1400 NW 100th Street in Clive. SA clients can walk the pantry with one of the staff and pick out the items their family needs and will use. Regular pantry hours will be Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, 10:00 AM to Noon and 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM.

“We are proud to continue our partnership with The Salvation Army at this new Clive location,” said Matt Unger, DMARC. “This provides another key point of access for more neighbors in need across greater Des Moines at a record time of need. With support from the Food Bank of Iowa and DMARC, they should be well situated to provide for our neighbors.”

“Food Bank of Iowa is grateful for the opportunity to welcome another new partner in Polk County, to again work with the Salvation Army, and to collaborate with DMARC to support Clive community members who need food assistance,” said Tami Nielsen, Food Bank of Iowa vice president of operations. “The food bank’s resources are here to help our neighbors lead healthier, better lives.”

DMARC and Food Bank of Iowa team members joined Major Butch Frost, Capital Area Coordinator, to cut the official ribbon and open the new Clive Pantry. Clients were already waiting to receive services after enjoying refreshments and the fun.

“We are so pleased to partner with Food Bank of Iowa and DMARC to help stock the shelves of our new family pantry in Clive,” said Tamyra Harrison of the Salvation Army of Des Moines. “The food and personal care items we can receive through the food bank, as well as training and support, will help us meet a rising need in our community. We are grateful to provide much-needed nutrition and an inviting shopping experience for our neighbors struggling to make ends meet.”