Free Food in Dubuque, IA
Dubuque is a historic river town on the Mississippi, a place where Iowa's rich heritage meets vibrant community spirit. The town's residents have long valued looking out for one another.
Still, everyone needs a hand sometimes. About 13% of Dubuque residents live below the poverty line and can struggle to put food on the table — that is where this network comes in. All 21 resources listed here are free to access, with no cost and no referral needed.
View Dubuque resources on the map · Poverty figure: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2018–2022 5-Year Estimates
What's available in Dubuque
- Blessing Box: 10
- Food Pantry: 7
- Food Bank: 3
- Community Garden: 1
- Farmers Market: 1
- Senior Program: 1
Resources in Dubuque
21 results
Dubuque Community School District Open Closet
700 Main St
Food Pantry
Garfield Ave Pantry
827 Garfield Ave
Food Pantry
Resources Unite JFK Pantry
1900 JFK Rd
Blessing Box
Central Ave Little Food Pantry
Blessing Box
Crissy Dr. Little Free Pantry
615 Crissy Dr
Blessing Box
Dubuque Area Labor Harvest
1598 Jackson Street
Food Pantry
Dubuque Farmers Market
Iowa Street, Dubuque, 52001
Community GardenFarmers Market
Dubuque Salvation Army
1099 Iowa St., Dubuque, 52001
Food Pantry
Eagle Valley Subdivision Pantry
1991 Golden Eagle Dr
Blessing Box
Garfield Ave Pantry
Blessing Box
Hills and Dales Lifetime Center (NEI3A Congregate Meal Site)
3505 Stoneman Rd
Food Bank
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Little Food Pantries
1755 Delhi Street
Food Pantry
LFP-Dubuque
2311 Central Ave, Dubuque
Blessing Box
Little Library and blessing box
2307 Central Ave
Blessing Box
Northeast Iowa Area Agency on Aging (NEI3A) - Home Delivered Meals
2728 Asbury Road, Fountain Park Springs Building #430
Food BankSenior Program
Pantry on Bluff
1599 Bluff StreetDubuque
Blessing Box
Resources Unite
1900 John F Kennedy Road
Food Pantry
River Bend Food Bank
3145 Cedar Crest Ridge
Food Bank
St Stephens Food Bank
423 W. Locust Street"
Food Pantry
Vizaleea Free Pantry
1888 Vizaleea Drive Dubuque
Blessing Box
Washington Community Garden produce stand and food library
1838 Washington St. Dubuque, Ia 52001 marked as Washington Neighborhood Community Garden
Blessing Box
Common questions about free food in Dubuque
Where can I get free food in Dubuque?
You'll find 21 free food resources in Dubuque, including blessing boxes, food pantries, summer feeding programs, food banks, and community gardens.
Do I need to qualify or bring ID?
Most welcome anyone without proof of income. Some may ask about your service area or request you call ahead.
Is the food really free?
Yes, free to access. No referral needed.
What if I need food outside of regular hours?
Some of Dubuque's community fridges may be stocked throughout the day. Check the map for the nearest one to you.