Community Resources

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Eddie Davis Community Center

Eddie Davis Community Center
Address:

1312 Maple St
West Des Moines, IA 50265
United States

Phone:
515.277.1103

Provides several services, including meals and food pantry.

Hours: Monday-Friday 12 PM-4 PM,
 

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Family Enrichment Center

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Address:

2309 Euclid Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50310
United States

Phone:
515.286.3406

Assists families in achieving stability and economic independence by providing family support services, education and training, and opportunities for employment.

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First Unitarian Church of Des Moines Food Pantry

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Address:

1800 Bell Ave.
Des Moines, IA 50315
United States

Phone:
515.244.8603
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Food Bank of Iowa

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Address:

2220 E 17th St
Des Moines, IA 50316
United States

Phone:
515.564.0330

The Food Bank of Iowa provides food to other organizations that serve Iowans in need. See "Find Food" tab on website for distribution locations.

 

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Franklin Avenue Library

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Address:

5000 Franklin Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50310
United States

Phone:
(515) 283-4152
In-Person Services
  • 9:00 AM-8:00 PM Monday-Thursday
  • 9:00 AM-6:00 PM Friday
  • 10:00 AM-5:00 PM Saturday
  • 12:00-4:00 PM Sunday

 

Pickup Window
  • 10:00 AM-6:00 PM Monday-Friday
  • 10:00 AM-5:00 PM Saturday
  • CLOSED Sunday
Location Details

Friendship Center

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Address:

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

Phone:
515.244.1701

Hours: Monday 12 PM-6:30 PM, Tuesday-Friday 8 AM-4:30 PM

Clothes Closet: 4 PM-6:30 PM

Food Pantry: 5:30 PM-6:30 PM (must attend financial literacy class at 4:45 PM to receive services)

Laundry (The Washboard):  first Wednesday of each month from 1 PM-2:30 PM. To find out where they will be each week, visit their facebook page or call Jay at 515-720-3704 

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Grimes Food Pantry

Grimes Food Pantry
Address:

112 NE Ewing St.
Grimes, IA 50111
United States

Phone:
515.986.4191

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

Hours: Tuesday & Thursday 9:30 AM–11:30 AM

1st & 2nd Tuesday of each Month: 5:30PM - 7:00PM

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IMPACT Community Action Partnership (DMARC)

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Address:

641 S. Ankeny Blvd
Ankeny, IA 50023
United States

Phone:
515.518.4770

Provides individuals and families up to three days worth of food for free.

Hours: Monday-Friday 8 AM-4:30 PM

 

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Johnston Partnership Food Pantry (DMARC)

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Address:

5870 Merle Hay Road
Suite D
Johnston, IA 50131
United States

Phone:
515.528.2379

Provides individuals and families up to three days worth of food for free.

Hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 9 AM-1 PM, Tuesday 4 PM-6 PM

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Mercy Ministry Food Pantry

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Address:

1451 E 25th Street
Des Moines, IA 50317
United States

Phone:
515.265.6000

Food pantry open Tuesday and Thursday mornings

Hours: Tuesday and Thursday morning by appointment only. Call to schedule an appointment.

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Polk County Northside Food Pantry (DMARC)

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Address:

3010 6th Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50313
United States

Phone:
515.286.2220

Provides individuals and families up to three days worth of food for free.

Hours: Monday-Friday11 AM-2 PM

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Polk County River Place Food Pantry (DMARC)

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Address:

2309 Euclid Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50310
United States

Phone:
515.286.3695

Provides individuals and families up to three days worth of food for free.

Hours: Monday-Friday 8 AM-5 PM

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