Community Resources

An infographic that makes teaching and explaining the constellations accessible for students of any age. 

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-5 PM

Meals Served: 11 AM-12 PM

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

Community Fridge accessible during library hours.

Clothes Closet Hours: Monday-Friday 9 AM-5 PM 

Food Pantry Hours: Monday 11 AM-6 PM, Tuesday 9 AM-1 PM, Wednesday 11 AM-6 PM, Thursday 9 AM-1 PM, Friday 11 AM-6 PM

General Assistance: Assistance may be available for those needing utility or rent assistance under $700. Assistance is based on interview by mission services staff, need, and availability of funding. Call to inquire.

Clothes Closet Hours: Monday-Friday 9 AM-5 PM

Food Pantry Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 11 AM-6 PM, Tuesday, Saturday 9 AM-1 PM

Provides wrap around services to those returning to society and their families so they may regain employment, additional education, and provide food to their family all while learning to navigate through the barriers they may face.

General Hours: Monday-Saturday 9 AM-6 PM, Sunday 12 PM-5 PM

Provides emergency shelter care to homeless families for up to 30 days. All meals provided and laundry provided.

To receive services, contact Primary Healthcare Outreach at 515.248.1850, 1200 University Ave #120, Des Moines, IA 50314

Emergency food pantry (located in the church office)

Hours: Monday-Wednesday 10 AM-1:45 PM

A webpage listing resources dedicated to giving marginalized groups all the support necessary to be successful in substance use disorder treatment and sustained sobriety, including Black, Indigenous, & People of Color (BIPOC); the LGBTQIA2S+ community; unhoused individuals and families; inmates and formerly incarcerated individuals; children and adolescents; and military veterans.

Provides free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention, and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals. 

Se habla español. 

Hours: 24/7

Offers free gatherings each month and summer camps for students ages 8 – 18 to learn to code, build a website, create an app or a game, program a robot, or simply explore technology in a less-structured, creative, and social environment.

Provides transitional housing with supportive services in a structured environment exclusive to women. Services include intensive case management, substance abuse assessment, in-house AA meetings, and a sober living environment.

The Connection Cafe is a free lunch program for homeless and low income individuals and families in downtown Des Moines, Iowa. We serve lunch at noon, every Monday-Friday.

Hours: Monday-Friday 12 PM