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Cedar Valley Food Pantry

Provides food and grocery products to households in Black Hawk County and is located on-site with the Food Bank.

Check in. Shop. Leave Happy.

Visiting the Cedar Valley Food Pantry enables households to stretch their money further and use the savings to provide other necessities that would otherwise not be available. The CVFP provides food and grocery products to Black Hawk County households Monday through Friday.

Step-by-Step Guide for New Clients at Cedar Valley Food Pantry

We’re glad you’re here! Follow these simple steps to get started with us and begin shopping.

Step 1: Pull a Ticket

When you arrive, pull a ticket from the red ticket machine at the front door. This will hold your place in line.

Step 2: Complete forms

Before your number is called, please make sure your forms are filled out and up to date.

  • TEFAP (The Emergency Food Assistance Program) Form – Required if you’d like to receive USDA food.
  • Intake Form – Used to create your account with Cedar Valley Food Pantry (CVFP).

Forms are updated every July, so you’ll need to renew them once a year.

Step 3: Wait until your number is called

Watch the LED number boards for your ticket number to appear. When your number is called, head to the front desk with your completed forms.

Step 4: Check in

At the front desk:

  • Turn in your forms.
  • Receive your check-in card and a copy of our policies.

Keep your check-in card and bring it with you every time you visit!

Step 5: Shop!

Once you’re checked in, you’re ready to shop for your groceries.

Requirements & What to Bring
  • There are NO requirements to create an account with CVFP.
  • There ARE requirements to receive USDA food.
  • You don’t need to bring anything. Just be ready to fill out the forms on-site.

Cedar Valley Food Pantry Hours

1605 Lafayette St. Waterloo, IA, 50703

Monday - Thursday
9:00AM - 3:00PM**

*limit 2 visits per calendar month*
Friday
9:00AM - 12:00PM**

**Due to high volume and long wait times, closing time is subject to change.