Give Help

Caring Hands helps neighbors with support from neighbors! Here is how you can help.

Financial Support

Your cash donations enable Caring Hands to purchase food from the most economical source, sources that are not available to the retail consumer. Donate securely through PayPal or mail donations to:

Caring Hands Outreach Center

PO Box 103

Altoona, IA 50009

Donate Food

Donations of nonperishable foods, personal items (diapers, feminine hygience products, soap, toothbrushes, etc.) and fresh produce from your garden may be dropped off at Caring Hands Altoona Monday-Friday, 9 am - 1 pm

Food items may also be placed in specially-marked barrels at Hy-Vee and Fareway stores in Altoona and Pleasant Hill.

Give to Online Sales

Donate your antiques, décor, furniture, and home goods for resale and all of Caring Hands ministries benefit. Proceeds from online sales go towards the work and mission of Caring Hands. To donate or learn more, visit the Online Sales website here.

Contribute Clothing

New or gently used clothing donations may be dropped off at Caring Hands Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. or Monday and Wednesday afternoons from 3-6 p.m.

Serve

Caring Hands offers many opportunities to serve the community. Over 200 volunteers currently serve the Food Pantries, Clothes Hanger, and Online Sales Store by picking up donations, organizing inventory, evaluating collections and estates, and serving in retail sales. If you feel called to give your time, there is a place for you!

Pray

You can support the ministry of Caring Hands considerably by praying for our clients, staff, and volunteers.