All DMPL locations are warming centers

All DMPL locations are serving as warming centers during open hours. DART will be providing free rides to designated warming centers through Friday, December 5. Learn more about additional warming centers.

Community Resources

Community Type

Family Enrichment Center

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Address:

2309 Euclid Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50310
United States

Phone:
515.286.3406

Assists families in achieving stability and economic independence by providing family support services, education and training, and opportunities for employment.

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Family Self Sufficiency Program

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Address:

2309 Euclid Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50310
United States

Phone:
515.323.8983, 515.323.8969, or 515.323.8973

Coordinates housing assistance with public and private resources to enable assisted families to achieve economic self-sufficiency. Part of Des Moines Municipal Housing Agency.

 

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First Unitarian Church of Des Moines Food Pantry

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Address:

1800 Bell Ave.
Des Moines, IA 50315
United States

Phone:
515.244.8603
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Food Bank of Iowa

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Address:

2220 E 17th St
Des Moines, IA 50316
United States

Phone:
515.564.0330

The Food Bank of Iowa provides food to other organizations that serve Iowans in need. See "Find Food" tab on website for distribution locations.

 

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Forest Avenue Library

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Address:

1326 Forest Ave.
Des Moines, IA 50314
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
Location Details

Fourmile Community Center

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Address:

3711 Easton Boulevard
Des Moines, IA 50317
United States

Phone:
515.265.9977

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

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Franklin Avenue Library

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Address:

5000 Franklin Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50310
United States

Phone:
(515) 283-4152
In-Person Services
  • 9:00 AM-8:00 PM Monday-Thursday
  • 9:00 AM-6:00 PM Friday
  • 10:00 AM-5:00 PM Saturday
  • 12:00-4:00 PM Sunday

 

Pickup Window
  • 10:00 AM-6:00 PM Monday-Friday
  • 10:00 AM-5:00 PM Saturday
  • CLOSED Sunday
Location Details

Friendship Center

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Address:

1526 Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy
Des Moines, IA 50311
United States

Phone:
515.244.1701

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 

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Gambling Hotline

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Phone:
1.855.581.8111

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

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Genesis Youth Foundation

Genesis Youth Foundation
Address:

2500 University Ave.
Des Moines, IA 50311
United States

Phone:
515.343.0149

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

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Give Grace, Give Hope

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Address:

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.

 

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Griefshare

Ankeny First United Methodist Church
Address:

Ankeny United Methodist Church
206 SW Walnut Street
Ankeney, IA 50023
United States

Phone:
515.964.4249

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

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