Iowa families who qualify for the Healthy Kids Iowa Pilot Program get expanded access to additional food throughout June, July, and August, such as fruits, vegetables, dairy items, grains, and proteins.
Healthy Kids Iowa
A full list of participating pantry locations, including dates and hours of operation, can be found by clicking on this link. To find county-by-county locations and an interactive map, visit this link.
Mobile Users: Click the "View" option.
NOTE: Additional site locations and specific details about sites will be updated as they become available. Please check the link above for the latest information.
Eligible families do not need to register or do anything before arriving during the Healthy Kids Iowa distribution time at the site locations. Sites will also be able to establish eligibility during their distribution time.
Requirements:
Households at 185% or below the Federal Poverty Level (FPL).
TEFAP Income Guidelines Effective July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025
TEFAP Income Guidelines
Household Size
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
For each additional household member, add:
Yearly Income
$27,861
$37,814
$47,767
$57,720
$67,673
$77,626
$87,579
$97,532
$9,953
Monthly Income
$2,322
$3,152
$3,981
$4,810
$5,640
$6,469
$7,299
$8,128
$830
Weekly Income
$536
$728
$919
$1,110
$1,302
$1,493
$1,685
$1,876
$192
Families will visit their local participating pantry and complete the TEFAP application at each site and self-attest to eligibility to be approved for the program. Each child will receive up to $40 of healthy foods per month for the months of June, July, and August.
Healthy Kids Iowa food is only available once per month, per eligible child, for the months of June, July, and August.
Eligible children may only visit one site per month for Healthy Kids Iowa foods.
During the summer break, Iowa families can also access free meals and snacks for all children ages 18 and under at meal sites across the state. The Iowa Department of Education’s Summer Nutrition Programs provide hundreds of meal sites in local and nearby communities that help increase access to healthy food options in low-income areas during the summer months. Free meals and snacks are offered at a variety of community locations, including schools, churches, community centers, parks, libraries and camps, among others.
