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Caring Hands ministries uplifts and encourages neighbors
in need with a variety of support services.
Food Pantry
Altoona & Eastview Locations
Clients are eligible to be served at the Food Pantries once per month. The Altoona Food Pantry serves clients living in the Southeast Polk School District or within the city limits of Bondurant and Pleasant Hill. The Eastview Food Pantry serves clients living anywhere in Polk County. Clients are asked to bring a valid ID and piece of mail for confirmation of residency.
Altoona Pantry (201 Ninth Street N.E.)Hours:
For Food Pantry and Clothes Hanger:
Mondays and Wednesdays 3-5 p.m. Saturday 9-11 a.m.
For Our Daily Bread:
Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Eastview (4101 E 42nd Street Des Moines Hours:
Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 2-5 p.m.
Fridays from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Our Daily Bread
Altoona Location
As a supplement to our regular food pantry, Our Daily Bread offers clients the opportunity to receive extra produce, canned goods, and bakery products once a week. The variety and quantity of food varies, depending on availability. Our Daily Bread is open: Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Clothes Hanger Temporarily Suspended
Altoona Location
During the Covid-19 Outbreak, the Clothes Hanger ministry will be temporarily suspended. This will allow Caring Hands' staff and volunteers to focus on keeping the Food Pantry open and operating safely. Thank you for understanding.
Simple Supper
Adventure Life Church - Altoona
Simple Supper is a community wide invitation to fellowship around a delicious meal. EVERYONE is welcome! Typically held the last Monday evening of a month. Our next supper is Monday, May 24th, 5:30 to 6:30 PM at Adventure Life Church: 1700 8th St SW, Altoona. SS John & Paul Catholic Church is serving pizza burgers, chips, pasta salad & cookies. Dining in is open, but there is an option for carry out. Masks are required when not eating or drinking.
Financial Aid
Altoona
Caring Hands can offer limited help with utilities or rent. Please fill out this application and call 515-967-4533 to schedule an appointment with the UpLift Coordinator.
If you want more information about Caring Hands' ministries, need to learn if you qualify for assistance, or would like to schedule an appointment, please contact us.
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