Hy-Vee Partners with Free Clinics of Iowa to Host a Series of Pop-Up COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics in June

5/26/2021

Hy-Vee, Inc. announces today that in partnership with Free Clinics of Iowa, it is hosting a series of COVID-19 vaccination clinics in Des Moines, Iowa, and nearby communities.

Altogether, six clinics will be hosted by the two organizations. At each clinic, individuals will be able to choose between the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine or Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) vaccine. Pfizer-BioNTech is available for individuals 12 years of age and older and requires two doses, and the Janssen vaccine is available for individuals 18 years of age and older and requires only one dose. All minors receiving the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine must have parental or guardian consent. Individuals who receive the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine can receive their second dose of the vaccine at their local Hy-Vee Pharmacy 21 days after their first dose.

It is recommended (but not required) that vaccine recipients bring the following to their vaccination: insurance card (if they have insurance) and Medicare Part B red, white and blue card (if Medicare recipient); and photo ID. COVID-19 vaccines are free and insurance is not required. No appointment necessary. Masks are required.

Individuals can receive a free COVID-19 vaccine at any of the following clinics:

Grace United Methodist Church Free Clinic

When: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 1

Where: Grace United Methodist Church, 3700 Cottage Grove Ave., Des Moines

St. Luke’s Free Clinic

When: 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, June 2

Where: Polk City United Methodist Church, 1421 W. Broadway St., Polk City

Margaret Cramer Free Medical Clinic

When: 6-8 p.m. Thursday, June 3

Where: DSM First Church, 2725 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines

Indianola Community Free Clinic

When: 6-8 p.m. Thursday, June 10