Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry is Open!
The Pantry Reopened June 24, 2025
and will be open every Tuesday from 2:30-5:00 PM
Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry has been serving Wellington Heights and the surrounding area for over 30 years.
Loaves and Fishes is a joint ministry of Westminster Presbyterian Church and Christ Episcopal Church. Both churches provide financial support for the pantry. Loaves and Fishes also partners with HACAP to provide as much variety as possible for its clients.
In 2020, Loaves and Fishes began a new chapter, moving to the Tanager Building. Now in 2025 Loaves and Fishes is going to start yet another new chapter. The pantry is being moved to Westminster Church at 1285 3rd Ave SE. The pantry will reopen on June 24, 2025. Westminster is excited to be able to continue this mission for the community!
Loaves & Fishes is an equal opportunity provider. The link below provides the full USDA non-discriminatory statement https://hhs.iowa.gov/food-assistance/emergency-food
Pantry Director, Jan Kosowski, eyes the "milk table" - loaded with milk delivered by HACAP.
Unpacking and sorting bread is just one of the tasks volunteers do each week to prepare for the food distribution.
The current setup provides pre-bagged items, but offers choice of other items, part of L&F's original plan that choice provides dignity.