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Commodity Supplemental Foods

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Polk County Commodity Supplemental Food provides supplemental foods and nutrition education at no cost to low-income seniors age 60 and over in Polk, Dallas, Boone, Jasper, Story and Warren counties

Individuals receive healthy, nutritious foods such as:

  • Bottled Juice
  • Canned Fruits
  • Canned Vegetables
  • Hot and Cold Cereals
  • Peanut Butter and Beans
  • Pastas
  • Cheese
  • Shelf-stable 1% Milk and Powdered Milk

Participants shop in a grocery store-like atmosphere at Polk County River Place, 2309 Euclid Ave, Des Moines, Iowa.

Delivery is available at NO COST for those with transportation and/or health-related issues

Monthly newsletters provide great nutrition and health articles, as well as delicious recipes using the food you receive from the store

Hours are Monday through Friday, 8 am to 4:30 pm, but we are closed the last two working days of each month and on county holidays.

 

TO APPLY:

ELIGIBILITY DETERMINATION:

  • Proof of age. Driver’s license, birth certificate, state ID, etc.
  • Monthly Income. This is self-declared, and no proof is necessary. (Please see Senior Guidelines)

Contact Us

Polk County Supplemental Foods
Polk County River Place 
2309 Euclid Avenue
Des Moines, IA  50310

(515) 286-3655 or 1-877-288-3655

Polk County Supplemental Foods Newsletter Oct 2025

Polk County Supplemental Foods Newsletter Sept 2025

Polk County Supplemental Foods Newsletter Aug 2025

Polk County Supplemental Foods Newsletter July 2025

Polk County Supplemental Foods Newsletter Jun 2025

Polk County Supplemental Foods Newsletter May 2025

Supplemental Food Program For Seniors Guidelines

 

USDA Non-Discrimination Statement - English

USDA Non-Discrimination Statement - Spanish

Notice of Beneficiary Rights


Starting 5-1-25, the full time senior sites hours will be 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.