List

Community Type

Friendship Center

Faith-based community center featuring food pantry and clothes closet.

Laundry (The Washboard):  offers quarters and provides laundry services. To find out where they will be each week, visit their facebook page or call Jay at 515-720-3704 

Address:

1526 Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy
Des Moines, IA 50311
United States

Phone:
515.244.1701

Full Circle Recovery

Full Circle is an independent nonprofit recovery community organization led by representatives of local communities in recovery that provides peer-based recovery support services. Full Circle is not a treatment provider; we offer emotional, informational, and practical support for individuals and families affected by substance use.

Address:

4725 Merle Hay Road
Des Moines, IA 50322
United States

Phone:
515.783.6382

Gambling Hotline

Services are available in person, by phone, through secure chat or video. We are waiting to help!

Call 1.855.581.8111 or Text 855.895.8398

Hours: 24/7

Phone:
1.855.581.8111

Genesis Youth Foundation

Provides immigrant and refugee families with an after school program which includes academic support for reading, writing, math, science, language, and the arts.

Address:

2500 University Ave.
Des Moines, IA 50311
United States

Phone:
515.219.7428

Give Grace, Give Hope

Our purpose is to provide menstrual products to those that struggle with access, while eliminating the stigma and shame of periods.

 

Address:

Johnston, IA 50111
United States

Grace United Methodist Services

Community Fridge with 24/7 access located in the church parking lot next to the west garage

Free Community Meal every Tuesday from 5PM-7PM

Free Medical Clinic every Tuesday. Registration from 5PM-7PM, patients are seen from 5:30PM-7:30PM

Address:

3700 Cottage Grove Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50311
United States

Phone:
515.255.2131

Griefshare

Provides grief support groups including Death of a Spouse and Surviving the Holidays.

Address:

Ankeny United Methodist Church
206 SW Walnut Street
Ankeney, IA 50023
United States

Phone:
515.964.4249

Grieving with UnityPoint

Offers one-on-one grief counseling, telephone calls and correspondence, support groups, exclusive workshops, memorial services, and grief resources

Address:

11333 Aurora Ave.
Urbandale, IA 50322
United States

Phone:
515.557.3126

Grimes Food Pantry

Food pantry and clothing closet for residents of Grimes. Photo ID and rent or utility bill required to receive services.

Hours: Tuesday & Thursday 9 AM–12 PM

1st & 2nd Tuesday of each Month: 5:30PM - 7:30PM

Address:

112 NE Ewing St.
Grimes, IA 50111
United States

Phone:
515.986.4191

Hansen House of Hospitality

Provides shelter for 10 men transitioning from prison to community.

Address:

1521 6th Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50314
United States

Phone:
515.282.0549

Harbor of Hope Recovery House

Provides men coming from prison, jail, treatment, or other programs access and information to resources in the community – while providing them with safe, adequate housing.

Address:

3650 Cottage Grove Ave.
Des Moines, IA 50311
United States

Phone:
515.244.0370

Harm Reduction Kits (In Lock Box at River Place, Vending Machine at Polk County Health Dept.)

River Place (2309 Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314) Lock Box Code: 185 036

Access the Lock Box 24/7 using the code above to access free Harm Reduction Kits for cleaning needles and syringes, Sharps containers, and Hygiene Kits with soap, toothbrush, and period products.

Free vending machine with similar items located at Polk County Health Department (1907 Carpenter Ave in Des Moines).

Address:

Polk County Health Department
1907 Carpenter Ave.
Des Moines, IA 50314
United States

Phone:
515-286-3798