“We’re here to help those in need”
Food Pantry
Through a partnership with Hunger Free Polk County and the Board of Supervisors, we operate a food pantry within our daily business hours Monday through Saturday. Appointments can be scheduled for the current day in our thrift store, or over the phone for the following day, subject to availability.
- Address: 1426 6th Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50314
- Monday: 11:30 A.M. – 4:30 P.M.
- Tuesday: 12:00 P.M. – 7:30 P.M.
- Thursday: 11:00 A.M. – 7:30 P.M.
- Friday: 11:30 A.M. – 4:30 P.M.
- Saturday: 9:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M.
- Address: 520 Army Post Road, Des Moines, IA 50315
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 11:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M.
- Tuesday and Saturday: 9:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.
In order to make an appointment please contact Social Services staff.
1426 6th Avenue: 515-282-8327 Ext. 14
520 Army Post Road: 515-282-8328 Ext. 30
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Clothing
We provide free clothing to those in need. Our clothes closet operates Monday through Saturday and is open to anyone who needs clothes for themselves or their family. This service allows for them to maintain dignity and self-esteem when applying and re-entering the workforce. Children need clothes particularly when the new school year starts and in the winter when the snow flies and temperatures drop.
- Address: 1426 6th Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50314
- Monday: 11:30 A.M. – 4:30 P.M.
- Tuesday: 12:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M.
- Thursday: 11:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
- Friday: 11:30 A.M. – 4:30 P.M.
- Saturday: 9:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M.
- Address: 520 Army Post Road, Des Moines, IA 50315
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 11:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M.
- Tuesday and Saturday: 9:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.
In order to make an appointment please contact Social Services staff.
1426 6th Avenue: 515-282-8327 Ext. 14
520 Army Post Road: 515-282-8328 Ext. 30
Furniture
Furniture is made available at a significant discount on a case by case basis, depending on availability and need.
- Address: 1426 6th Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa 50314