Community Resources

Community Type

Salvation Army

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Address:

1326 6th Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50314
United States

Phone:
515.282.3599

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.

 

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Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center - E 25th

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Address:

1216 E 25th Court
Des Moines, IA 50317
United States

Phone:
515.266.3156, 515.282.3599

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: 8:30 AM-4:30 PM

 

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South Side Library

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Address:

1111 Porter Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50315
United States

Phone:
(515) 283-4152
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.

Location Details

St Vincent de Paul - 6th Avenue

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Address:

1426 6th Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50314
United States

Phone:
515-282-8327

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.

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St. Theresa Food Pantry

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Address:

1230 Merle Hay Road
Des Moines, IA 50311
United States

Phone:
515.279.4654

Emergency food pantry (located in the church office)

Hours: Monday-Wednesday 10 AM-1:45 PM

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Urbandale Food Pantry (DMARC)

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Address:

7611 Douglas Ave
Suite 34/35
Urbandale, IA 50322
United States

Phone:
515.251.6688

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

Hours: Monday-Thursday 9:30 AM-6:30 PM, Saturday 8 AM-12 PM

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Waypoint Resources

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Address:

1155 SE Boone Dr
Waukee, IA 50263
United States

Phone:
515.987.5523

Provides non-perishable food and personal items to meet short term needs.

Hours: Monday 12 PM-6 PM, Tuesday-Thursday 9 AM-3 PM, Saturday 9 AM-11 AM

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West Des Moines Human Services (DMARC)

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Address:

139 6th St
West Des Moines, IA 50265
United States

Phone:
515.222.3660

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

Hours: Monday, Thursday 8:30 AM-3 PM

            Tuesday 8:30 AM-3 PM & 4:30 PM-6:30 PM 

            Wednesday, Friday 8:30 AM-12 PM

 

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