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Meals: Mobile breakfast service travels to five locations around central Des Moines on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday mornings year-round to serve homeless and near-homeless people. Call for route information

Food Pantry: Monday-Friday 9 AM-12 PM, 1 PM-4 PM

General Assistance: Provides temporary financial assistance with rent and utility bills by appointment only.

Our free programs provide housing, food, counseling, community, and employment as we work to treat the symptoms, and ultimately the root causes, of prolonged alcohol and drug dependence.

Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 AM-4:30 PM

Our free programs provide housing, food, counseling, community, and employment as we work to treat the symptoms, and ultimately the root causes, of prolonged alcohol and drug dependence.

Provides rental assistance to low-income families and elderly or disabled individuals who rent from a private landlord. Part of Des Moines Municipal Housing Agency.

An infographic that makes teaching and explaining the constellations accessible for students of any age. 

Crafts, games, exercise, health clinics and other activities for seniors and other adults. Meals served on selected days. Check calendar for details.

Hours: Monday-Friday 8 AM-4:30 PM

Meals Served: 11 AM-12:30 PM

In-Person Services

• 10:00 AM-8:00 PM Monday-Thursday
• 10:00 AM-6:00 PM Friday
• 10:00 AM-5:00 PM Saturday
• Closed Sunday

Community Fridge accessible during library hours.

Clothes Closet Hours: Monday-Friday 9 AM-5 PM 

Food Pantry Hours: Monday 11 AM-6 PM, Tuesday 9 AM-1 PM, Wednesday 11 AM-6 PM, Thursday 9 AM-1 PM, Friday 11 AM-6 PM

General Assistance: Assistance may be available for those needing utility or rent assistance under $700. Assistance is based on interview by mission services staff, need, and availability of funding. Call to inquire.

Clothes Closet Hours: Monday-Friday 9 AM-5 PM

Food Pantry Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 11 AM-6 PM, Tuesday, Saturday 9 AM-1 PM

Provides wrap around services to those returning to society and their families so they may regain employment, additional education, and provide food to their family all while learning to navigate through the barriers they may face.

Provides emergency shelter care to homeless families for up to 30 days. All meals provided and laundry provided.

To receive services, contact Primary Healthcare Outreach at 515.248.1850, 1200 University Ave #120, Des Moines, IA 50314

Hours: First and third Wednesday of each month from 6 PM- 8 PM

No appointments necessary. Call during clinic hours for more information on services.

Community Fridge is open 24/7 and is handicap accessible