All locations of the Des Moines Public Library will be closed on Tuesday, December 24, and Wednesday, December 25, in observance of the Christmas holiday.
(Offices)
4114 Allison Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50310
United States
Provides low-barrier shelter, meals and support services at no cost to families with children experiencing homelessness.
2309 Euclid Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50310
United States
Coordinates housing assistance with public and private resources to enable assisted families to achieve economic self-sufficiency. Part of Des Moines Municipal Housing Agency.
Hours: Monday-Friday 8 AM-5 PM
2220 E 17th St
Des Moines, IA 50316
United States
The Food Bank of Iowa provides food to other organizations that serve Iowans in need. See "Find Food" tab on website for distribution locations.
1326 Forest Ave.
Des Moines, IA 50314
United States
3711 Easton Boulevard
Des Moines, IA 50317
United States
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
5000 Franklin Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50310
United States
1526 Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy
Des Moines, IA 50311
United States
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).
Services are available in person, by phone, through secure chat or video. We are waiting to help!
Call 1.800.238.7633 or Text 855.895.8398
Hours: 24/7
2500 University Ave.
Des Moines, IA 50311
United States
Provides immigrant and refugee families with an after school program which includes academic support for reading, writing, math, science, language, and the arts.
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.
Hours: Hours vary
Ankeny United Methodist Church
206 SW Walnut Street
Ankeney, IA 50023
United States
Provides grief support groups including Death of a Spouse and Surviving the Holidays.
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
