Mothers Against Drunk Driving/Iowa
Phone:
877.623.3435
Emotional support and referrals to local community resources
Hours: 24/7
Community Resources
National Elder Fraud Hotline
Phone:
833.372.8311
The hotline is staffed by caring professionals who will treat you with dignity and respect. Callers will be assigned a case manager, who will remain their point of contact. A case manager will assist you with reporting the crime and connect you with other resources as needed. It is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. central time. Services are available for speakers of English, Spanish, and other languages.
National Human Trafficking Hotline
Phone:
1.888.373.7888
Victims or survivors and anyone seeking information or assistance related to the issue of human trafficking.
Hours: 24/7
National Runaway Safeline
Phone:
1.800.786.2929
NRS serves as the national communication system for runaway and homeless youth.
Hours: 24/7
New Beginnings Community Food Closet
Address:
8631 Hickman Road
Urbandale, IA 50322
United States
Phone:
515.255.2181
The Community Food Closet is open 24/7 and can be accessed off Patricia Drive. No forms to fill out. No questions asked.
North Des Moines Community Fridge
Address:
5720 Urbandale Ave.
Des Moines, IA 50310
United States
Phone:
515.255.2101
Community fridge open 24/7 in the shed next to the church
North Side Library
Address:
3516 Fifth Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50313
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
Northside Community Center
Address:
3010 6th Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50313
United States
Phone:
515.288.1524
Crafts, games, exercise, health clinics and other activities for seniors and other adults. Meals served on selected days. Check calendar for details.
Hours: Monday-Friday 8 AM-4:30 PM
Meal Times: 11 AM-12:30 PM
Northwest Community Center
Address:
5110 Franklin Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50310
United States
Phone:
515.279.2767
Crafts, games, exercise, health clinics and other activities for seniors and other adults. Meals served on selected days. Check calendar for details.
Hours: Monday-Friday 8 AM-4:30 PM
Meal Times: 11 AM-12:30 PM
Norwoodville Community Center
Address:
3077 N.E. 46th Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50317
United States
Phone:
515.266.5794
Crafts, games, exercise, health clinics and other activities for seniors and other adults. Meals served on selected days. Check calendar for details.
Hours: Monday-Friday 8 AM-4:30 PM
Meal Time: 11 AM-12:30 PM
Oakridge Neighborhood Inc.
Address:
1401 Center St.
Des Moines, IA 50314
United States
Phone:
515.244.7702
Youth Programs: help young children with early learning skills, school age children succeed in the public school system, and young adults prepare for the world of work.
Family and Workforce Programs: Provides opportunities for economic success. Programs include job readiness, job placement, ELL, citizenship, computer skills training, cultural transition support groups, and parenting education. Available to low-income and refugee families.
PEER Advocate Program
Phone:
515.286.2112
A PEER Advocate can help find options and access to housing, health care and insurance, nutrition, house cleaning, yard work, transportation, opportunities for socializing and recreation, financial assistance, and legal issues. For 60+ Polk County residents.