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Funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, is expected to run out on Saturday, Nov. 1 if members of Congress cannot agree on a funding bill to end a government shutdown. More than 267,000 Iowans rely on these benefits to offset food costs. Food pantries and community fridges are preparing to meet the gap, and some locally-owned Iowa restaurants are offering free meals for those in need. You can find locations, hours, and what they offer in this list. This list will be updated. Food Pantries The Food Bank of Iowa lists all 700 partner agencies and program sites on its website. You can search by location. Heart of Iowa Regional Transit Agency (HIRTA) is offering free rides to food pantries, meal sites, and meal programs across Boone, Dallas, Jasper, Madison, Marion, Story, and Warren Counties during the government shutdown. You can call 1-877-686-0029 to request a ride, or find more information here. Mobile Food Pantries Adel New Hope Church 25712 290th St.Nov. 19, 5 to 6:30 p.m. Earlham Earlham Public Library 120 S Chestnut Ave. Nov. 17, 5 to 7 p.m. Panora Veteran's Auditorium Gymnasium 115 W. Main St. Nov. 19, 4 to 6 p.m. Perry Crossroads Church 2810 1st Ave.Nov. 22, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Redfield Redfield City Hall 808 1st St.Nov. 5, 4:30 to 6 p.m. West Des Moines Crossroads Church 1200 60th St. Nov. 17, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Community Fridges Dallas Center Dallas Center Library 1308 Walnut St. Mondays and Fridays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturdays, 9 a.m. to noon Dexter Dexter Calvary Assembly of God Church 916 State St. Open during business hours Granger Granger Library 2200 Walnut St. Mondays through Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays, 9 a.m. to noon Minburn Minburn Library 618 5th St. Open during library hours Perry Hands of the Potter Iglesias Church 302 Willis Ave. Open during business hours New Opportunities Day Care 2816 1st Ave. Open during business hours Perry Library 1101 Willis Ave. Open during library hours Redfield Redfield City Hall 808 1st St.Mondays through Fridays, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Woodward Woodward Library 118 S Main St. Open during library hours Meal Deliveries Algona Audi Crooks FoundationKnock N DashFill out online form Free Hot Meals Ames El Jefes Authentic Mexican Cuisine524 Lincoln WayCombo meal with rice and beans: either 2 tacos, beef or chicken, 2 enchiladas, beef or chicken or 2 burritos, beef or chicken. Ask for “Community Meal.”Every Monday in November, starting Nov. 3, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Roni’s Mac Bar 2702 Lincoln Way Kids 12 and younger eat free until SNAP benefits are restored, starting Nov. 1. Monday through Sunday, 10:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Collins Sweet Oaks Bakery + Bistro601 1st Ave.Chicken tender meal with fries for 1 adult or 1 familyTuesdays through Thursdays, 6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.Fridays: 6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 to 8 p.m.Saturday: 6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Carroll Taco John’s513 E 6th St.Beef or bean burrito with side of Potato Oles, ask for “Community Special”Monday-Sunday 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Des Moines Hope Ministries Hope Cafe1310 6th Ave.Mondays through Saturdays: Breakfast at 7 a.m., Lunch at noon, Dinner at 5 p.m.Sunday: Breakfast at 8 a.m., Lunch at 1:30 p.m., Dinner at 5 p.m. Hope Ministries Thanksgiving Dinner1320 6th Ave.Nov. 27, 1 p.m.No reservation neededParks Community Thanksgiving DinnerChuck’s Restaurant3610 6th Ave.Nov. 27Deliveries across Des Moines metro, call 515-875-5229Newton Taco John's2106 1st Ave. EBeef or bean burrito with side of Potato Oles, ask for “Community Special”Mondays through Sundays, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Hy-Vee free, discounted mealsFor the first week of November, all Hy-Vee locations with hot food service will give free meals to kids ages 12 and under from 4 to 7 p.m. The meals will be available to everyone else for $3 for dine-in or carry-out.Hy-Vee meals menu Nov. 3-7Monday, Nov. 3: Baked potato with pulled porkTuesday, Nov. 4: Spaghetti with meat sauce, salad and garlic breadWednesday, Nov. 5: Chicken and noodles with mashed potatoesThursday, Nov. 6: Chili and a cinnamon rollFriday, Nov. 7: Sesame or orange chicken rice bowl; locations without Chinese food service, will offer two chicken tenders with mashed potatoes and corn Fareway matching donations, offering more support in NovemberOfficials with Fareway Stores said on Friday that the company will match all donations made at stores in November, along with other efforts to battle food insecurity. That includes:Pre-bagged donations: Customers can purchase pre-bagged, wholesome, SNAP-eligible food items at any Fareway location. These bags will be distributed directly to local food banks or pantries near each store.Individual item donations: Shoppers may also choose to donate individual food items of their choiceMonetary contributions: Every Fareway check stand will accept donations (and match them dollar-for-dollar), money that will be used to purchase food products for nearby food banks and pantries.Holiday Food Programs Adel Adel Food Pantry Thanksgiving Food Baskets Deadline: Oct. 31Call 515-478-3760 Dallas County Dallas County Sheriff's Benevolent Association Holiday Food Baskets Deadline: Dec. 9Waukee WayPoint Resources December Blessings Program Deadline: Nov. 13