Community Resources

Community Type
Central Iowa Shelter & Services
Central Iowa Shelter & Services Logo
Address:

1420 Mulberry Street
Des Moines, IA 50309
United States

Phone:
515.284.5719

Provides low-barrier shelter, meals and support services at no cost to adults experiencing homelessness.

Food Pantry Hours: Monday-Saturday 9 AM-12 PM, M/W/F/Sun 6 PM-7:30 PM

Meals: Breakfast 6:30 AM-8:30 AM, Lunch 11:30 AM-12:30 PM, Dinner 6:30 PM-7:30 PM

Clothing Closet Hours: Monday-Saturday 9 AM-12 PM, M/W/F/Sun 6 PM-7:30 PM

Health Care Clinic: Monday-Friday 9 AM-4 PM

Showers: Daily 9:30 AM-11:30 AM

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Central Library
Central Library exterior shot
Address:

1000 Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50309
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

 

Location Details
Central Senior Center
Polk County Logo
Address:

2008 Forest Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50314
United States

Phone:
515.286.3677

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

Serving Time: 11 AM-12 PM

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Change Course
Change Course
Address:

2500 University Ave.
Ste. 311
Des Moines, IA 50311
United States

Phone:
515.779.6108

Employment training, personal development, skill development, one on one coaching sessions for anyone with a goal of career track and high wage jobs.

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Child Care Resource & Referral
CCRR
Address:

808 5th Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50309
United States

Phone:
515.246.3590

Child Care Resource & Referral provides services that help parents make informed choices about the care of their children.

Hours: Monday-Friday 8 AM-4:30 PM

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Children & Families of Iowa
CFI
Address:

1111 University Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50314
United States

Phone:
515.288.1981 (general), 515.243.6147 (Domestic Violence Services)

Child Care: offers affordable, quality child care for low-income families. Programs for before and after school care, school and summer vacation options with transportation to and from school. Domestic Violence Services Shelter: offers a safe place to heal and begin building a life free from violence. Grief/Loss: Licensed clinicians assist families in healing through grief and loss and other life situations/events.

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Children & Family Urban Movement
CFUM
Address:

1548 8th Street
Des Moines, IA 50314
United States

Phone:
515.282.3242

Serves children and families near the north side of Des Moines with a variety of programs to support educational success including before- and after-school and summer programs.

Hours: Monday-Friday 9 AM-5 PM

Meal Times: Monday-Saturday 4:45 PM-5:30 PM

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Childserve
Childserve
Address:

644 24th Street
Des Moines, IA 50312
United States

Phone:
515.280.5332

Childserve partners with families to help children with special healthcare needs live a great life through specialized clinical, home, and community-based programs and services.

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Christ the King Free Clinic
Christ the King Free Clinic Logo
Address:

5711 SW 9th Street
Des Moines, IA 50315
United States

Phone:
515.285.2888

Some of the services provided are chronic care, well baby checks, physicals (school/athletic), and lab work available.

Hours: Monday 7 PM-9 PM, Wednesday 7 PM-9 PM (16 & under only)

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