FOOD RESCUE

Feed More, Waste Less

Waukee Area Christian Services food rescue program offers an outlet for retailers to provide quality food to those in need and divert the food from ending up in the landfill. 

Each week, our WACS van collects hundreds of pounds of produce, dairy, deli, meat, bakery and grocery items from our retail partners in Waukee and West Des Moines. These donated products are distributed to clients throughout the week.

Retail Donations

Support from our local retail partners allowed us to distribute 18,000+ pounds of nutritious food this year. WACS is thankful to all of our gracious retail partners who have invested in our mission. 

If you too would like to participate, click the contact us button to the right. We accept perishable and shelf-stable food from all retail categories that meet food safety labeling and packaging criteria.

Food Pantry Van

Our cargo van plays an important role in picking up orders and donations from our partners. 

The purchase of the van was made possible through a grant from the City of Waukee and Stiver’s Ford Lincoln Waukee. Graphics were provided by Schneider Graphics.

Thank you for this incredible gift! 

VALUABLE PROTEIN

RETAIL PARTNERS PLAY A PIVOTAL ROLE IN PROVIDING MUCH NEEDED MEAT, EGGS, AND DAIRY PRODUCTS OUR CLIENTS RELY ON.

Holiday Food Donation Drive

Food is often the centerpiece of holiday family gatherings.  With your help, our clients have the opportunity to receive the ingredients for a bonus holiday meal in November and in December as well as Christmas gifts for their children.

Please consider sharing your blessings right here in our community.

Update: You and your organization can print checklists to share with others who can help!  Click the "Printable Food Drive Checklist Handout" button below.

School Supply Donation Drive

Let’s help kids in our community start the school year ready to learn!

Please donate to our school supplies drive.

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