Social Services

"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 Friday. 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 Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314

  • Monday: 12:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M.
  • Tuesday: 9:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
  • Wednesday: 12:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M.
  • Thursday: 9:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
  • Friday: 12:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M.
    Address: 520 Army Post Road, Des Moines, IA 50315

  • Monday: 11:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M.
  • Tuesday: 9:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.
  • Wednesday: 11:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M.
  • Thursday: Closed
  • Friday: 11:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M.
  • Saturday: 9:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.

Hours are subject to change. In order to make an appointment please contact Social Services staff.
1426 6th Avenue: 515-282-8327 Ext. 140 | 520 Army Post Road: 515-282-8328 Ext. 230

USDA Non-discrimination statement

Clothing

We provide free clothing to those in need. Our clothes closet operates Monday through Friday 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: 9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.
  • Tuesday: 9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.
  • Wednesday: 9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.
  • Thursday: 9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.
  • Friday: 9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.
    Address: 520 Army Post Road, Des Moines, IA 50315

  • Monday: 9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.
  • Tuesday: 9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.
  • Wednesday: 9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.
  • Thursday: 9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.
  • Friday: 9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.

In order to make an appointment please contact Social Services staff.
1426 6th Avenue: 515-282-8327 Ext. 140 | 520 Army Post Road: 515-282-8328 Ext. 230

Furniture

Furniture is made available at a significant discount on a case by case basis, depending on availability and need.

Skip the Trip

Need to take your Knowledge/Written Test?

St. Vincent de Paul is now an approved location for testing

To schedule your test at 1426 6th Ave:
Contact: edcoordinator@svdpdsm.org or 515-282-8327 ext. 220

To schedule your test at 520 Army Post Rd:
Contact: resourcedirector@svdpdsm.org or 515-282-8328 ext. 590