The six weeks of Lent bring with them your annual window to catch a fish fry in the Des Moines area.
This year, Lent spans from Feb. 14 until March 28. During that six-week span, most Catholics avoid eating meat on Fridays. And churches in the area host their annual fish fries — offering a bounty of fried fish for Catholics and non-Catholics alike.
Here’s a look at some of the Des Moines-area churches holding fish fries during Lent in 2024.
Sts. John and Paul Catholic Church, Altoona
Sts. John and Paul Catholic Church in Altoona will host fish fries every Friday during Lent. They will take place from 4:30 p.m. to 7 each Friday.
Adult plates cost $14. Children ages 6-12 cost $6, but kids 5 years old or younger eat free. Alaskan pollock (baked or fried) headlines the menu, along with baked potato, green beans, coleslaw, bread, macaroni and cheese and cheese pizza. Plenty of drinks like coffee, tea and lemonade are provided, too, along with dessert.
Ss. John and Paul Catholic Church , 1401 First Ave. S., Altoona, 515-967-3796