3001 Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50312
United States
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).
4260 NW 6th Drive
Des Moines, IA 50313
United States
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.
1618 6th Ave.
Des Moines, IA 50314
United States
HOME, Inc. offers assistance programs for homeowners who need to make necessary repairs to their homes to keep their spaces livable.
3442 57th Street
Des Moines, IA 50310
United States
Transitional housing for men
5075 E. University Avenue B
Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
United States
Hope Center for Women and Children: 2 year residential and life recovery program for homeless mothers and their children.
Life Recovery Programs: Free, long-term life recovery programs for men, single women and mothers with children designed to address the root causes of homelessness, chronic poverty, addiction and other life struggles. Additional locations at Bethel Mission and Door of Faith.
A part of Hope Ministries services.
2500 University Ave.
Des Moines, IA 50311
United States
Meals served Wednesdays from 5 PM-6:30 PM
11333 Aurora Avenue
Urbandale, IA 50322
United States
Hospice care is provided for people of all ages with all diagnoses during the final stage of their life with routine home care, respite care or inpatient care. Taylor Hospice House offers a facility with 12 beds and has an RN on duty 24 hours a day for those wanting or needing inpatient hospice care services.
1409 Clark Street
Des Moines, IA 50314
United States
House of Mercy offers substance-related/addictive disorders treatment and mental health programs. Also provides transitional housing for sober living, which allows more time to improve functioning while residing in an affordable, safe, clean, and therapeutically supportive environment.
Hours: Monday-Friday 9 AM-2 PM to apply for services. Office is generally open until 6:00 PM.
612 Locust Street
Des Moines, IA 50309
United States
Services include crisis counseling, service referrals, showers and laundry facilities, a cell phone charging station, donation center access, service referrals and staff support for youth living without safe, stable housing. Also offers nine low-barrier, single bed units for youth (18-24).
Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday Friday, 10 AM-6 PM, Wednesday 12 PM-6 PM
Meals: During the week, we provide free, nutritious, warm meals at lunch (12-1 p.m.) and dinner (5-6 p.m.) to all at-risk and homeless youth ages 16-22.
641 S. Ankeny Blvd
Ankeny, IA 50023
United States
Provides individuals and families up to three days worth of food for free.
Hours: Monday-Friday 8 AM-4:30 PM
1119 33rd Street, 3226 University Ave
Des Moines, IA 50311
United States
Assistance with utility bills, heating assistance (November-April), food assistance (pantry), personal hygiene, disaster assistance, etc. May also offer referrals.
Hours: Monday-Friday 8 AM-4:30 PM, except Wednesday 9:30 AM-4:30PM
3226 University Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50311
United States
Helps low-income families meet basic needs through programming and other resources in the community.
Hours: Monday-Friday 8 AM-4:30 PM except Wednesday 9:30 AM-4:30 PM
