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60 resources found for Iowa

Shelter

211 Iowa

Statewide24/7

Statewide referrals for shelter, food, housing, utilities, and support.

Last verified Review date pending

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Shelter

United Way 211 Iowa

Statewide24/7/365

Free confidential help finding local health and human services.

Last verified Review date pending

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Shelter

Iowa Housing Help

StatewideCall or check website for current hours

State housing page for people homeless or at risk.

Last verified Review date pending

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Shelter

Iowa Coordinated Entry

StatewideCall or check website for current hours

Contact Coordinated Entry for emergency housing access.

Last verified Review date pending

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Shelter

Iowa Balance of State CoC Coordinated Entry

StatewideCall or check website for current hours

Regional coordinated entry assessment for homeless services.

Last verified Review date pending

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Shelter

Central Iowa Shelter & Services - Emergency Shelter

Des Moines1420 Mulberry Street, Des Moines, IA 5030924/7/365

Low-barrier emergency shelter for adults.

Last verified Review date pending

Call 515-284-5719Website
Food

Central Iowa Shelter & Services - Meals

Des Moines1420 Mulberry Street, Des Moines, IA 50309Daily

Meals for shelter guests and non-residents.

Last verified Review date pending

Call 515-284-5719Website
Showers

Central Iowa Shelter & Services - Showers

Des Moines1420 Mulberry Street, Des Moines, IA 50309Daily 9:00 AM-11:00 AM

Showers available for adults experiencing homelessness.

Last verified Review date pending

Call 515-284-5719Website
Laundry

Central Iowa Shelter & Services - Laundry

Des Moines1420 Mulberry Street, Des Moines, IA 50309Call or check website for current hours

Laundry access listed in non-resident services.

Last verified Review date pending

Call 515-284-5719Website
Warming/Cooling Centers

Central Iowa Shelter & Services - Day Room

Des Moines1420 Mulberry Street, Des Moines, IA 50309Daily 8:30 AM-4:00 PM

Indoor day room for people needing a safe place.

Last verified Review date pending

Call 515-284-5719Website
Food

Central Iowa Shelter & Services - Clothing

Des Moines1420 Mulberry Street, Des Moines, IA 50309Call or check website for current hours

Clothing access through shelter services.

Last verified Review date pending

Call 515-284-5719Website
Veterans

Central Iowa Shelter & Services - Veterans Support

Des Moines1420 Mulberry Street, Des Moines, IA 50309Call or check website for current hours

Housing, meals, clothing, and case management for veterans.

Last verified Review date pending

Call 515-284-5719Website
Shelter

Central Iowa Shelter & Services - Street Outreach

Des MoinesCall or check website for current hours

Street outreach contact listed for Jasper County area help.

Last verified Review date pending

Call 515-805-7883Website
Shelter

Hope Ministries Bethel Mission - Men's Shelter

Des Moines1310 6th Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50314Call or check website for current hours

Emergency shelter for men.

Last verified Review date pending

Call 515-244-5445Website
Food

Hope Ministries Bethel Mission - Meals

Des Moines1310 6th Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50314Call or check website for current hours

Meals available through shelter services.

Last verified Review date pending

Call 515-244-5445Website
Showers

Hope Ministries Bethel Mission - Hygiene and Laundry

Des Moines1310 6th Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50314Call or check website for current hours

Shelter essentials include hygiene and laundry support.

Last verified Review date pending

Call 515-244-5445Website
Youth

Hope Ministries Center for Women and Children

Des Moines3800 East Douglas Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50317Call or check website for current hours

Shelter and services for women and children.

Last verified Review date pending

Call 515-264-0144Website
Shelter

Hope Ministries - Case Management

Des Moines3800 East Douglas Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50317Call or check website for current hours

Case manager support for shelter guests.

Last verified Review date pending

Call 515-264-0144Website
Addiction Support

Hope Ministries Door of Faith Recovery Center

Des Moines6701 SW 9th Street, Des Moines, IA 50315Call or check website for current hours

Recovery center contact for addiction-related help.

Last verified Review date pending

Call 515-287-7414Website
Shelter

Shelter House Iowa City - Emergency Shelter

Iowa City429 Southgate Avenue, Iowa City, IA 5224024/7/365

Emergency shelter and supportive services.

Last verified Review date pending

Call 319-351-0326Website
Warming/Cooling Centers

Shelter House Iowa City - Winter Emergency Shelter

Iowa City340 Southgate Avenue, Iowa City, IA 522405:00 PM-7:00 AM

Winter overnight shelter during cold season.

Last verified Review date pending

Call 319-351-0326Website
Food

Shelter House Iowa City - Drop-In Support

Iowa City429 Southgate Avenue, Iowa City, IA 52240Call or check website for current hours

Drop-in and emergency support services.

Last verified Review date pending

Call 319-351-0326Website
Mental Health

Shelter House Iowa City - Mental Health Recovery

Iowa City429 Southgate Avenue, Iowa City, IA 52240Call or check website for current hours

Mental health recovery services listed by county.

Last verified Review date pending

Call 319-351-0326Website
Shelter

Shelter House Iowa City - Eviction Prevention

Iowa City429 Southgate Avenue, Iowa City, IA 52240Call or check website for current hours

Eviction prevention and housing stabilization support.

Last verified Review date pending

Call 319-351-0326Website
Veterans

Shelter House Iowa City - Veterans Assistance

Iowa City429 Southgate Avenue, Iowa City, IA 52240Call or check website for current hours

Veterans assistance and housing support.

Last verified Review date pending

Call 319-351-0326Website
Shelter

Willis Dady Emergency Shelter

Cedar Rapids1247 4th Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403Shelter staff daily 6:00 AM-8:00 PM

Emergency shelter for people experiencing homelessness.

Last verified Review date pending

Call 319-366-7999Website
Shelter

Willis Dady Street Outreach

Cedar Rapids1247 4th Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403Call or check website for current hours

Street outreach and referrals.

Last verified Review date pending

Call 319-362-7555Website
ID Help

Willis Dady Employment Services

Cedar Rapids1247 4th Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403Call or check website for current hours

Employment services for people experiencing homelessness.

Last verified Review date pending

Call 319-362-7555Website
Warming/Cooling Centers

Willis Dady Hector's Place Day Center

Cedar Rapids800 1st Avenue NW, Cedar Rapids, IAMonday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00 AM-1:00 PM

Day center with basic-needs services.

Last verified Review date pending

Call 319-362-7555Website
Showers

Willis Dady Hector's Place - Showers

Cedar Rapids800 1st Avenue NW, Cedar Rapids, IAMonday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00 AM-1:00 PM

Showers at Hector's Place day center.

Last verified Review date pending

Call 319-362-7555Website
Laundry

Willis Dady Hector's Place - Laundry

Cedar Rapids800 1st Avenue NW, Cedar Rapids, IAMonday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00 AM-1:00 PM

Washers and dryers at Hector's Place day center.

Last verified Review date pending

Call 319-362-7555Website
Veterans

Willis Dady Veterans Services

Cedar Rapids1247 4th Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403Call or check website for current hours

Veteran housing and support contact.

Last verified Review date pending

Call 319-362-7555Website
Food

Food Bank of Iowa - Find Food

StatewideCall or check website for current hours

Find local food pantries and partner sites.

Last verified Review date pending

Call 515-564-0330Website
Food

Food Bank of Iowa - Des Moines Office

Des MoinesPO Box 1517, Des Moines, IA 50305Call or check website for current hours

Food bank serving partner agencies across Iowa.

Last verified Review date pending

Call 515-564-0330Website
Food

Food Bank of Iowa - Ottumwa Site

Ottumwa705 West Main Street, Ottumwa, IACall or check website for current hours

Regional food bank location.

Last verified Review date pending

Call 641-682-3403Website
Food

DMARC Food Pantry Network

Des MoinesCall or check website for current hours

Network of partner food pantry sites.

Last verified Review date pending

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Food

DMARC Mobile Food Pantry

Des MoinesCall or check website for current hours

Mobile food pantry support.

Last verified Review date pending

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Food

DMARC Home Delivery

Des MoinesCall or check website for current hours

No-cost food delivery option listed by DMARC.

Last verified Review date pending

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Food

West Des Moines Human Services Food Pantry

West Des Moines139 6th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50265Mon 8:30 AM-3:00 PM; Tue 8:30 AM-3:00 PM and 4:30 PM-6:30 PM; Wed 8:30 AM-12:00 PM; Thu 8:30 AM-3:00 PM; Fri 8:30 AM-12:00 PM

Food pantry and personal items.

Last verified Review date pending

Call 515-222-3660Website
Legal Aid

Iowa Legal Aid - Intake

StatewideCall or check website for current hours

Free civil legal help for low-income Iowans.

Last verified Review date pending

Call 1-800-532-1275Website
Legal Aid

Iowa Legal Aid - Eviction Diversion Help Desks

StatewideOnline application 24/7

Eviction help desk and rental housing legal aid.

Last verified Review date pending

Call 1-800-532-1275Website
Mental Health

Your Life Iowa

Statewide24/7

Mental health, alcohol, drug, gambling, and suicide support.

Last verified Review date pending

Call 855-581-8111; text 855-895-8398Website
Addiction Support

Your Life Iowa - Substance Use Help

Statewide24/7

Confidential alcohol and drug support.

Last verified Review date pending

Call 855-581-8111; text 855-895-8398Website
Mental Health

Iowa HHS Behavioral Health

StatewideCall or check website for current hours

State behavioral health access and service information.

Last verified Review date pending

Phone not listedWebsite
Youth

YSS Iowa Homeless Youth Centers - Youth Opportunity Center

Des Moines612 Locust Street, Des Moines, IAMonday-Friday 12:00 PM-6:00 PM

Drop-in help for youth experiencing homelessness.

Last verified Review date pending

Call 515-883-2379Website
Youth

YSS Homelessness Services

StatewideCall or check website for current hours

Youth homelessness and crisis services.

Last verified Review date pending

Phone not listedWebsite
Addiction Support

YSS Ember Recovery Campus

StatewideCall or check website for current hours

Youth recovery and addiction-related services.

Last verified Review date pending

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Youth

Youth Emergency Services & Shelter Iowa

Des Moines918 SE 11th Street, Des Moines, IA 50309Call or check website for current hours

Youth emergency shelter services.

Last verified Review date pending

Call 515-282-9377Website
Shelter

The Bridge Home

Ames225 South Kellogg Avenue, Ames, IACall or check website for current hours

Emergency shelter and housing support in Story County.

Last verified Review date pending

Call 515-232-8075Website
Youth

The Bridge Home - Family Shelter

Ames225 South Kellogg Avenue, Ames, IACall or check website for current hours

Shelter and housing support for families.

Last verified Review date pending

Call 515-232-8075Website
Shelter

New Visions Homeless Services

Council Bluffs1435 North 15th Street, Council Bluffs, IA 51501Call or check website for current hours

Homeless services campus and shelter support.

Last verified Review date pending

Call 712-256-3940Website
Shelter

New Visions Joshua House

Council Bluffs1435 North 15th Street, Council Bluffs, IA 51501Check-in 4:00 PM

Men's shelter at New Visions.

Last verified Review date pending

Call 712-256-3940Website
Food

New Visions MOHM's Place

Council Bluffs1435 North 15th Street, Council Bluffs, IA 51501Breakfast 8:00 AM-9:00 AM; lunch 12:00 PM-1:00 PM; dinner 5:00 PM-6:00 PM

Daily meal site.

Last verified Review date pending

Call 712-256-3940Website
Mental Health

All Care Health Center Homeless Services Clinic

Council Bluffs1435 North 15th Street, Council Bluffs, IACall or check website for current hours

Medical and mental health care on homeless services campus.

Last verified Review date pending

Call 712-325-1990Website
Youth

Salvation Army Quad Cities - Family Shelter

Davenport100 Kirkwood Boulevard, Davenport, IA 52803Call or check website for current hours

Temporary shelter for homeless families.

Last verified Review date pending

Call 563-324-4808Website
Shelter

Salvation Army Quad Cities - Housing Assistance

Davenport100 Kirkwood Boulevard, Davenport, IA 52803Call or check website for current hours

Housing and shelter assistance.

Last verified Review date pending

Call 563-324-4808Website
Food

Salvation Army Davenport Corps - Food Pantry

Davenport100 Kirkwood Boulevard, Davenport, IA 52803Call or check website for current hours

Food pantry and basic support through local corps.

Last verified Review date pending

Call 563-324-4808Website
Shelter

Community Action Agency of Siouxland

Sioux City2700 Leech Avenue, Sioux City, IA 51106Monday-Friday 8:30 AM-5:00 PM

Community action assistance for low-income households.

Last verified Review date pending

Call 712-274-1610Website
Food

Community Action Agency of Siouxland - Food and Nutrition

Sioux City2700 Leech Avenue, Sioux City, IA 51106Call or check website for current hours

Food and nutrition assistance programs.

Last verified Review date pending

Call 712-274-1610Website
Warming/Cooling Centers

The Warming Shelter Sioux City

Sioux CityCall or check website for current hours

Warming shelter contact for people without safe shelter.

Last verified Review date pending

Call Office 712-255-0084; client 712-224-5415Website