3226 University Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50311
United States
Helps low-income families meet basic needs through programming and other resources in the community.
Hours: Monday-Friday 8 AM-4:30 PM except Wednesday 9:30 AM-4:30 PM
2326 Euclid Ave, Des Moines
Des Moines, IA 50310
United States
Provides assistance and supplies to homeless individuals and families.
Hours: Monday-Friday 9 AM-4 PM
Delivers meals to those with low-mobility. The program serves people of all ages, and limited funding is available to adults 60 and older, as well as adults with disabilities.
Delivers meals to those managing a chronic disease, recuperating at home, living independently, or caring for a loved one.
Hours: Monday-Friday 7 AM-6 PM
A PEER Advocate can help find options and access to housing, health care and insurance, nutrition, house cleaning, yard work, transportation, opportunities for socializing and recreation, financial assistance, and legal issues. For 60+ Polk County residents.
1200 University Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50314
United States
Homeless Support Services: provides centralized intake for all Des Moines shelters. Assists with housing placement, case management, and uncovering options for income streams. Showers available Monday-Friday 8 AM-4 PM.
Medical Services include medical, dental, and pharmacy services.
1326 6th Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50314
United States
Meals: Mobile breakfast service travels to five locations around central Des Moines on Tuesday and Friday mornings year-round to serve homeless and near-homeless people.
Food Pantry: Monday-Friday 9 AM-12 PM, 1 PM-3 PM
General Assistance: Provides temporary financial assistance with rent and utility bills by appointment only.
2309 Euclid Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50310
United States
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.
1426 6th Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50314
United States
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.
1801 Hickman Road
Des Moines, IA 50314
United States
Provides nutrition education, breastfeeding promotion and support, eWIC cards to buy nutritious foods, immunization screening and referrals, and health and social services referrals.
