Food Pantry

At The Storehouse, our vision is simple: no one in Mills County, Iowa should ever wonder where their next meal is coming from. We are proud to serve our community by operating a welcoming food pantry that feels like a small grocery store, stocked with canned goods, fresh vegetables, and refrigerated and frozen foods — all provided free of charge to those who need a helping hand.

The Storehouse provides emergency food assistance to eligible residents of Mills County. Pantry services are designed to supplement household food needs during times of financial strain or crisis. While food assistance is our primary service, Mills County Storehouse may also provide emergency clothing and essential household items when such needs directly impact household stability.

Mills County Storehouse operates as a client-choice food pantry, allowing individuals and families to select food items based on their household needs, preferences, and dietary considerations. This approach promotes dignity, reduces waste, and supports healthier food choices.

Discover the unexpected at the Storehouse Thrift Store! We offer an ever-changing selection of quality clothing, tools, and household items — all in a clean, welcoming, and well-organized space that makes shopping a pleasure. Whether you're hunting for a hidden treasure or simply stretching your budget a little further, you'll find a genuinely enjoyable retail experience here. Best of all, every purchase directly supports the Storehouse's mission to eliminate hunger in Mills County, so you can feel great about every find.

Holiday and Family Support Programs

Operation Santa

Operation Santa is a seasonal program administered by Mills County Storehouse that provides holiday support to children and families in need across Mills County.

Services include:

• Toys and gifts for children

• Clothing and essential items

• Gift cards to support family needs during the holiday season

Recipients include households already receiving pantry services, as well as additional children and families identified through a coordinated referral process in partnership with Mills County schools and local service agencies. This approach helps ensure holiday support reaches families experiencing verified need throughout the community.

Thanksgiving Boxes

Each year, Mills County Storehouse provides Thanksgiving food boxes to households facing food insecurity. Thanksgiving boxes are offered to regular pantry recipients in addition to their monthly pantry visit and are designed to supplement household food needs during the holiday season.

These boxes include items intended to support a traditional Thanksgiving meal.

In addition, Mills County Storehouse partners with a local high school youth group to deliver Thanksgiving food boxes to identified seniors who have difficulty leaving their homes, helping ensure they are able to enjoy a Thanksgiving meal.