CROSS assists with an array of basic needs including laundromat vouchers, gift cards for emergency hygiene or food items for households with children, and storage costs for households in transition from homelessness
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 AM-4:30 PM
PO Box 12121
Des Moines, IA 50312
United States
Financial Assistance: Can assist with rent, deposit, utility bills, etc.
(515) 279-9998 Helpline
crossoutreachhelp@gmail.com
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 AM-4:30 PM
3100 6th Ave.
Des Moines, IA 50313
United States
Sober living houses focused on being good fathers. Parenting classes offered.
620 Cherry St
Des Moines, IA 50309
United States
Provides individuals and families up to three days worth of food for free sponsored by DMARC.
Hours: Thursdays 4 PM-6PM
620 Cherry Street
Des Moines, IA 50309
United States
DART Paratransit: Provides service for senior citizens and persons with disabilities living in Polk County who are functionally unable to independently use the regular DART bus service.
Reduced Fare Programs: Provides reduced fare rates for the elderly (65+), persons with disabilities, Medicare card holders, veterans with a Service Connected ID, students in middle and high school, and refugees.
Hours: Monday-Saturday 7 AM - 5 PM
100 Army Post Road
Des Moines, IA 50315
United States
Provides individuals and families up to three days worth of food for free.
Food Pantry Hours: Monday-Friday 9 AM-5PM, 1st Saturday of the month 9 AM-1 PM
1310 7th Street
Des Moines, IA 50314
United States
Provides free day-time shelter, meals, groceries, showers, toiletries, clothing, and phone use.
Hours: Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 3 PM-6 PM; Saturday 12 PM-2 PM. Sunday 3 PM-6 PM
Meal Times: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday at 3PM and 6 PM, Saturday at 12 PM
Free groceries: Tuesday and Fridays at 3 PM. Canned goods and hygiene products available upon request during open hours.
Des Moines group connecting people with the resources and tools they need to recover from opioid addiction. View website for upcoming meetings.
8553 Urbandale Ave
Urbandale, IA 50322
United States
Counseling that provides understanding, hope and healing for grief and loss, anxiety, depression, stress, self-esteem, relationship problems, parent-child issues, and spiritual matters. Compassionate counselors take a mind, body and spirit approach to helping individuals of all ages to live more fully. Provides counseling through insurance and/or on a sliding scale or ability-to-pay basis. Office hours 8-5 Monday-Friday, evening hours available.
2309 Euclid Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50310
United States
Provides subsidized rentals for eligible low- and moderate-income families and individuals. Part of Municipal Housing Agency.
Hours: Monday-Friday 8 AM-5 PM
1000 Porter Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50315
United States
Provides a wide range of services to refugee and immigrant families. Connect families with community resources such as housing, healthcare, and essential needs and equip families with tools to advocate for their children, ensure their success in school, and access post-secondary education options.
1821 22nd Street
Suite 115
West Des Moinces, IA 50266
United States
Provides a broad range of counseling, outreach, and referral services to combat Veterans and their families. All services are free of cost and are strictly confidential.
Hours: Monday 8 AM-7:30 PM
Tuesday and Thursday 7:30 AM-7:30 PM
Wednesday and Friday 8 AM-4:30 PM
