Salvation Army opens new Clive food pantry

• "The pandemic has faded away, but the after-effects are still here," Salvation Army of Des Moines' Tamyra Harrison tells Axios.

State of play: The Salvation Army decided to open the new pantry after learning Clive's existing pantry is only open Mondays and Fridays.

Details: It's a "client-choice pantry," which allows families to browse the shelves and pick what they want rather than receiving a pre-filled box of food.

• There's "dignity" in letting visitors choose their items and shop "like anybody else at the grocery store," Harrison says.

Where to find it: Grand opening is at 11am Tuesday. The pantry is open 10am to noon and 1-4:30pm Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.

• 1400 NW 100th St. in Clive inside the Salvation Army's Coordination Office.

How to help: Donate money or household items.