New North Liberty Community Pantry news release
North Liberty, IA – The North Liberty Community Pantry will open for service at a new
location, 350 W Penn St, North Liberty, IA 52317, on Monday, June 23, 2025, at 9:30am.
The North Liberty Community Pantry (NLCP), a nonprofit dedicated to fighting food
insecurity, is excited to announce the opening of our new facility at 350 W Penn St, North
Liberty, IA 52317 to our neighbors on June 23, 2025 at 9:30am.
“We have seen unprecedented growth from neighbors needing assistance with food,
clothing, and connections to other resources and services. Compared with 2021, we are
on pace to provide 3 times the amount of food and clothing to 3 times as many people,”
said Ryan Bobst, Executive Director of NLCP. Bobst continued, “We are Planting New
Roots to meet the growing needs of our neighbors today and in the future. The new facility
will shift challenges we face today into strengths we will lean on tomorrow.”
The new location includes:
• A new 10,500-square-foot facility, allowing more food donations to be accepted
• Private meeting space for neighbors with needs beyond food and clothing
• Food and clothing distribution under the same roof
“I am so fortunate to be part of a nonprofit organization that cares so passionately about
their neighbors, and I’m thrilled to have the support of the community to help us carry out
the mission of caring for those neighbors by partnering with us to open this much needed
new facility,” said Sam Fordyce, Board Chair of NLCP. Sam continued, “I want to express
my heartfelt gratitude for everyone who has been involved in the planning, fundraising,
funding, and execution of this project. I especially want to recognize Ryan Bobst’s efforts.
He joined the NLC Pantry when we were exploring the possibility of a new building and
jumped in with both feet and led the charge. We would not be where we are today without
Ryan.”
Service Hours (Beginning June 23, 2025, at New Location)
• Monday – Thursday and Saturday – 9:30am – 12:00pm.
• Tuesday and Thursday Evenings – 3:30pm – 6:00pm.
Donation Hours (Beginning June 23, 2025, at New Location)
• Monday – Thursday – 9:00am – 4:00pm.
In celebration of the new facility and NLCP’s 40th anniversary, the community is invited to a
Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony, Open House, and 40th Birthday Party sponsored by Hills
Bank, our Food for Forty partner.
Grand Opening Celebration
What – Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony and 40th Birthday Party
When – Monday, July 14, 2025 at 4:00pm
Where – 350 W Penn St, North Liberty, IA 52317
Who – Open to the public – community members, supporters, and media welcome.
For more information about the new facility, how to receive assistance, or learn how you
can help, please visit http://nlcpantry.org or contact Ryan Bobst at 319-626-2711 or
ryan.bobst@nlcpantry.org.
About NLCP – The North Liberty Community Pantry engages our community in feeding,
clothing, and connecting our neighbors to resources and services. NLCP is a completely
free resource for anyone in North Liberty and rural Johnson County who need help with
food, clothing, and toiletries. In 2024, NLCP distributed 732,644 pounds of food and
51,851 items of clothing to 1,082 families from North Liberty, Tiffin, Oxford, Solon,
Swisher, Shueyville, Lone Tree, and Hills.