In late 2025, Monsoon started a community food pantry. In the months since then, we have listened to the community and made some adjustments.
The pantry has expanded into a community closet, which is located in the Monsoon Des Moines offices. The closet includes household and hygiene supplies, limited clothing, and baby diapers. Community members are welcome to come weekly and fill a bag of items they need.
People or organizations interested in donating to the community closet may reach out to Charissa Thornton at charissa@monsooniowa.org.