Hy-Vee Ham Giveaway – Des Moines

The “Hams for the Holidays” initiative is back for its eighth year! Hy-Vee, in partnership with local first responders, is hosting a free ham distribution event in Des Moines, Iowa, to support families during the holiday season.

What You Can Win

Participants can receive a free ham. This is part of a larger regional effort where Hy-Vee is distributing a total of 5,000 hams across its nine-state service area. The Des Moines event will have 300 hams available for giveaway.

How to Enter

Entry Method: This is a first-come, first-served community distribution event. No registration or entry form is required.

Entry Steps:

  1. Arrive at the Iowa State Fairgrounds during the event window on Wednesday, December 3, 2025.
  2. Enter the fairgrounds via Gate 2 off East University Avenue.
  3. Follow the designated queue for vehicle traffic.
  4. Receive your ham while supplies last.

Location & Area

  • Coverage Area: This specific event is for the Des Moines, Iowa community.
  • Local Event: Distribution is happening at the Iowa State Fairgrounds.

Event Details

  • Venue: Iowa State Fairgrounds (Gate 2, East University Avenue, Des Moines, IA)
  • Date: Wednesday, December 3, 2025
  • Time: 12:00 PM (Noon) to 2:00 PM CST, or while supplies last.
  • Important Notes: Drivers should follow traffic instructions. Hams are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis until the 300 hams are gone.

Eligibility & Requirements

  • Age: Not specified (presumably for heads of households/families).
  • Location: Open to the public in the Des Moines area; part of a regional program for communities facing food insecurity.
  • Other Requirements: Must be physically present at the event location during the distribution window. One ham per vehicle/household while supplies last.

Important Information

  • Entry Period: Wednesday, December 3, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM CST.
  • Drawing/Selection: No drawing. Distribution is first-come, first-served.
  • Total Winners: 300 recipients (one ham each) at this location.
  • Winner Notification: Not applicable. Recipients receive the ham immediately upon arrival during the event.
  • Prize Value: Value not disclosed. This is a charitable community giveaway.

About Hy-Vee

Hy-Vee is an employee-owned supermarket chain operating across the Midwest. The “Hams for the Holidays” campaign, now in its eighth year, is part of the company’s ongoing initiative to combat food insecurity in the communities it serves, partnering with local organizations and first responders.

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