Mid-Iowa Community Action - MICA

09/05/2026

Happy International Day of Charity!

Check out this story on how an employees idea turned into a life changing support for families.

Want to help? Donate here! https://micaonline.org/get-involved/donate/battleofthefoodpantries/

09/04/2026

Every family is unique and MICA supports your whole family. Our staff are knowledgeable in resources in our community to support you in achieving any goal!

Interested in WIC? Give us a call at 641-752-7162 or use the QR code and we will reach out.

09/04/2026

Come hang out with Jodie and Abra from now until 6pm at North Ames Fareway. Vote for who will win the game this weekend and donate to help Story County win!!

09/04/2026

Here we go! Let's kick off Battle of the Food Pantries!

How can you join us in the fun? Donate food or money to your local MICA food pantry, set up a food drive for next week, and share!

The food pantry who receives the most monetary donations and food donations will win!!

09/02/2026

Just two more days until kick off!

College football starts this week so get your tailgating team (garage or parking lot) together and participate with us in Battle of the Food Pantries!

09/02/2026

Our phone systems are currently down, and we are working to get them restored. In the meantime, you can stop by your local office or email us at [email protected].

Send a message to learn more

09/01/2026

MICA Staff Monday, here is Marisa!

08/28/2026

Our Poweshiek Family Services office is closed today, August 28th. This includes food pantry. For immediate help, please call 641-752-7162 or email [email protected] to be connected with our team.

08/26/2026

🏈 It’s ALMOST game time! Join our Battle of the Food Pantries September 4th through the 11th, and help us tackle hunger this fall.

Rally your team, bring your competitive spirit, and score big for families in need! Every donation is a touchdown for our community, let’s see which pantry comes out on top!

Shout out to our grocery partners, who a ready to take their county all the way to victory!

Hy-Vee Grinnell
Fareway Stores Grinnell
Hy-Vee Iowa Falls
Wheatsfield Cooperative
Fareway Stores Ames North

Ready to join the fun? Donate, participate, and cheer us on to victory!

08/26/2026

WIC supports breastfeeding mothers with latch correction, weighted feeds, pumping support and more! Give us a call at 641-752-7162 or use the QR code and we will reach out!