Community Resources

Community Type
Forest Avenue Library
Forest Avenue exterior shot
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
Polk County Logo
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
Franklin Ave. exterior shot
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-8:00 PM Monday-Thursday
  • 10:00 AM-6:00 PM Friday
  • 10:00 AM-5:00 PM Saturday
  • Closed Sunday

 

Location Details
Friendship Center
Friendship Center Logo
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)

After school Kids Club (kindergarten-5th grade) Tuesdays & Thursdays from 3:00 pm to 4:15 pm (Meal Provided).

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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
Give Grace, Give Hope Logo
Address:

Johnston, IA 50111
United States

Phone:
515.720.2021

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

Hours: Hours vary

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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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Grieving with UnityPoint
Unity Point
Phone:
515.557.3169, Anne Alesch, MDiv Bereavement Coordinator & Counselor, anne.alesch@unitypoint.org

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

Grimes Food Pantry
Grimes Food Pantry
Address:

112 NE Ewing St.
Grimes, IA 50111
United States

Phone:
515.986.4191

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

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Hansen House of Hospitality
Address:

1521 6th Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50314
United States

Phone:
515.282.0549

Provides shelter for 10 men transitioning from prison to community.

Harbor of Hope Recovery House
Harbor of Hope Recovery House Logo
Address:

3650 Cottage Grove Ave.
Des Moines, IA 50311
United States

Phone:
515.244.0370

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.

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