A coalition of Johnson County agencies are partnering to host a Healthy Kids Iowa free food distribution event from 2 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025, at Penn Meadows Park, 355 E. Penn St., in North Liberty.No pre-registration is required, and children do not need to be present to participate.Families with children aged 4 to 18 who are at or below 185% of the federal poverty level are eligible to receive $40 in groceries per child. For example, a family of four with an annual income of $59,478 or less would qualify. Eligi...
A coalition of Johnson County agencies are partnering to host a Healthy Kids Iowa free food distribution event from 2 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025, at Penn Meadows Park, 355 E. Penn St., in North Liberty.
No pre-registration is required, and children do not need to be present to participate.
Families with children aged 4 to 18 who are at or below 185% of the federal poverty level are eligible to receive $40 in groceries per child. For example, a family of four with an annual income of $59,478 or less would qualify. Eligibility guidelines are available at hhs.iowa.gov/healthy-kids-iowa.
At the distribution, families will receive boxes of staple foods such as fresh eggs and produce, canned fruits and vegetables, fresh and canned meat, frozen meals and juice. Unlike shopping in a grocery store or at one of Johnson County’s food pantries, this event will not allow families to choose individual items. Instead, boxes of pre-selected groceries will be distributed. The Healthy Kids Iowa program from the State of Iowa replaced the previous Summer EBT card program, which trusted families to simply purchase appropriate groceries during regular shopping trips using a pre-paid debit card.
Community volunteers are needed to help at this distribution. Sign up through the United Way of Johnson and Washington Counties.
This Healthy Kids Iowa distribution event is being organized by the North Liberty Community Pantry, CommUnity Crisis Services & Food Bank and Coralville Community Food Pantry with support from HACAP Food Reservoir, the City of North Liberty, Johnson County, United Way of Johnson and Washington County and Community Foundation of Johnson County. Organizers aim for this event to ensure that 1,600 Johnson County children have access to essential nutrition during the summer months.
This distribution is part of a statewide Healthy Kids Iowa initiative. For more information about Healthy Kids Iowa and a full list of distribution events, visit hhs.iowa.gov/healthy-kids-iowa.
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