2220 E 17th St
Des Moines, IA 50316
United States
The Food Bank of Iowa provides food to other organizations that serve Iowans in need. See "Find Food" tab on website for distribution locations.
3711 Easton Boulevard
Des Moines, IA 50317
United States
Activities and programs for all ages, including weight and fitness room, computer lab, Polk County congregate meals.
Hours: 9 AM-3 PM
Serving Time: 8 AM-7:45 PM
1526 Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy
Des Moines, IA 50311
United States
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
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
2500 University Ave.
Des Moines, IA 50311
United States
Provides immigrant and refugee families with an after school program which includes academic support for reading, writing, math, science, language, and the arts.
Johnston, IA 50111
United States
Our purpose is to provide menstrual products to those that struggle with access, while eliminating the stigma and shame of periods.
Ankeny United Methodist Church
206 SW Walnut Street
Ankeney, IA 50023
United States
Provides grief support groups including Death of a Spouse and Surviving the Holidays.
Offers one-on-one grief counseling, telephone calls and correspondence, support groups, exclusive workshops, memorial services, and grief resources
112 NE Ewing St.
Grimes, IA 50111
United States
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
1521 6th Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50314
United States
Provides shelter for 10 men transitioning from prison to community.
3650 Cottage Grove Ave.
Des Moines, IA 50311
United States
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.
Polk County Health Department
1907 Carpenter Ave.
Des Moines, IA 50314
United States
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.
Located at the Polk County Health Department (1907 Carpenter Ave in Des Moines) and Polk County River Place (2309 Euclid Ave in Des Moines).
