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Johnston Partnership

July 2026

Food Pantry, Clothing Closet and Donation Hours:

Tuesday: 9:00am-1:00pm & 4:00-6:00pm

Thursday: 9:00am-1:00pm

Saturday: 9:00am-1:00pm

Please note, the last check in for food pantry and/or clothing closet services will be 15 minutes prior to close.

 

Click the button below for a video from Executive Director, Andrea Cook

 July Video Update 
 

Summer Events

Free Summer Meals

Fried Chicken for a Cause

Volunteer at the Back to School Health & Wellness Clinic

 Bites, Beats & Giving Back 
 Food Pantry Sculpture Contest  
 Back to School Event 
 Pantry Block Party 
 LINK TO JILL EVENT? 
 

Happenings at the Food Pantry

We’re Hiring- Join our Team

Food Pantry, Clothing Closet & Donation Drop off Closed September 5, 2026

The Johnston Partnership is excited to welcome new Pantry Intake Associate Xanthé (pronounced zan- thay). Feel free to learn a little more about her, and be sure to say hi, and introduce yourself if you see her around the food pantry, clothing closet or intake office!

Hi, I’m Xanthé, but I also go by Xanni! I’m so honored to be a part of this amazing team and to have the privilege of serving our community through this role. My background includes over 10 years of experience in customer service, caregiving, and supporting families & children. I love connecting with people, building meaningful relationships, and creating spaces where others feel welcomed, cared for, and valued.

I’m that friend you call when you need a good community resource—or even just a great restaurant recommendation! In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my husband and our three boys, listening to music, cooking, and trying new restaurants. Food is the way to my heart and one of my favorite ways to pour into others.

I’m excited to bring my passion for service, connection, and community into this new chapter, and I’m grateful to be part of an organization that cares so deeply for the people it serves.

 

June 2026 Statistics

714 Families Served

4,205 Individuals Served

2,347 pounds of Shelf Stable Food Items Donated

8,873 Clothing Items Distributed

779 Volunteer Hours Worked

7,019 Weekend Food Bags Packed and Delivered During the 2025-2026 School Year (August 2025 -May 2026).

 

Helpful Links

Available Volunteer Shifts

Donations

Keep Johnston Rolling

Amazon Wishlist

Become a JUMP Mentor

Weather & Holiday Closures

 

Meet the Team

Johnston Partnership Staff:

  • Andrea Cook (Executive Director)

  • Xanthé Thompson (Pantry Intake Associate)

  • Keyli Rojas (Pantry Intake Associate)

  • Kate Howe (Youth Program Director)

  • Karen Henderson (JUMP Mentor Recruitment Coordinator)

  • Bill Woodyard (Pantry Driver Associate) 

Board Members:

  • Anastasia Hurn (President)

  • Pam Childers (Past President)

  • Diane Howe (President Elect)

  • Andrea Kraayenbrink (Treasurer)

  • Tom Catus

  • Katie Sorrell 

  • Chris Bowser

  • Julie Buckallew

  • Amy Curtis 

  • Nicholas Hanstad 

  • Tammy Joslin

  • Stacey Walter

  • Alex Grasso

Liaisons:

  • Chris Wilson (JCSD Director of SEBMH)

  • Nate Johnston (Johnston Police Department)

 

www.johnstonpartnership.org

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Johnston Partnership Food Pantry
5870 Merle Hay Road, Ste. C
Johnston, IA, 50131
United States

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