The Carlisle Food Pantry is supported by our school counselors in partnership with the Food Bank of Iowa.  The food pantry is open the 3rd Thursday of each month from 4:00-5:30 p.m. in the circle drive in front of the elementary.  

Donations can be made to support the food pantry by dropping off cash or a check in the Administration Office or by mailing a check to Carlisle Schools, Attn. Food Pantry, 430 School St, Carlisle, IA 50047.  Indicate food pantry in the memo line on the check.  

This institution is an equal opportunity provider: USDA Nondiscrimination Statement | Food and Nutrition Service

SUMMER SUN BUCKS PROGRAM

The SUN Bucks program (also known as Summer EBT) provides families with $120 per child in grocery benefits over the summer to help ensure children have access to nutritious food while school is out. 

The state aligns allowable SUN Bucks purchases with the Healthy SNAP Waiver, which took effect on January 1, 2026. This aims to ensure that SNAP and SUN Bucks meet the program's mission: supplementing families’ nutritional needs. The purchases of taxable foods such as candy, soda, and some store-prepared foods are ineligible for purchase with SNAP and SUN Bucks benefits.