Community Resources

Provides immigrant and refugee families with an after school program which includes academic support for reading, writing, math, science, language, and the arts.

Our purpose is to provide menstrual products to those that struggle with access, while eliminating the stigma and shame of periods.

Hours: Hours vary

Provides grief support groups including Death of a Spouse and Surviving the Holidays.

Loss of a Parent: 1st Tuesday of the month, 6:30 PM dinner at a designated restaurant. Loss of a Spouse: 1st Monday of the month, 10:00 AM, Iowa Lutheran Hospital Conference Room 1 and 3rd Monday of the month,11:30 AM, Iowa Lutheran Hospital Cafete

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

Provides shelter for 10 men transitioning from prison to community.

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.

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).

Provides free, temporary, emergency shelter and services for Iowa’s homeless families with children (New Directions Shelter) as well as supportive housing for families seeking financial independence and permanent housing (The Home Connection).

Fourth Friday of the month at 2:30 PM at the Clive Public Library

Meals: Thursday 5 PM-6 PM, A free meal for anyone who wishes to come. There is no cost and there is no agenda. Everyone is always welcome.

Clothing Closet: Monday and Friday 10 AM-12 PM, first Thursday of the month 4 PM-6 PM, FREE clothes closet. Anyone is welcome to come check out the assortment of gently used clothing.

HOME, Inc. offers assistance programs for homeowners who need to make necessary repairs to their homes to keep their spaces livable.