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Help in Des Moines
138 service locations · 29 recurring meetings
Family and youth
Capitol Park - Early Learning Center
Child care and early childhood education
800 E 12th St, Des Moines · 515-271-1854
Head Start early childhood program — 18 funded slots; operated by Drake University.
Child & Families of Iowa - Child Development Center
Child care and early childhood education
801 Forest Ave, Des Moines · 515-271-1854
Head Start early childhood program — 11 funded slots; operated by Drake University.
Conmigo
Child care and early childhood education
828 Scott Ave, Des Moines · 515-271-1854
Head Start early childhood program — 10 funded slots; operated by Drake University.
Family and youth
1326 6th Ave, Des Moines · 515-282-3227
Salvation Army community center
EHS Home Program
Child care and early childhood education
1620 Pleasant St, Des Moines · 515-271-1854
Head Start early childhood program — 56 funded slots; operated by Drake University Early Head Start.
Highland Park Christian Church
Child care and early childhood education
4260 NW 6th Dr, Des Moines · 515-271-1854
Head Start early childhood program — 15 funded slots; operated by Drake University Head Start.
Home Based
Child care and early childhood education
1620 Pleasant St, Des Moines · 515-271-1854
Head Start early childhood program — 24 funded slots; operated by Drake University Head Start.
House of Mercy
Child care and early childhood education
1409 Clark St, Des Moines · 515-271-1854
Head Start early childhood program — 8 funded slots; operated by Drake University.
Little Sprouts
Child care and early childhood education
4541 Fleur Dr, Des Moines · 515-271-1854
Head Start early childhood program — 15 funded slots; operated by Drake University Head Start.
Little Sprouts Children Center
Child care and early childhood education
4541 Fleur Dr, Des Moines · 515-271-1854
Head Start early childhood program — 13 funded slots; operated by Drake University.
McKee Learning Center
Child care and early childhood education
2115 E 39th St, Des Moines · 515-242-8434
Head Start early childhood program — 115 funded slots; operated by Des Moines Public Schools Head Start.
Merle Hay
Child care and early childhood education
3800 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines · 515-271-1854
Head Start early childhood program — 30 funded slots; operated by Drake University Head Start.
Mitchell
Child care and early childhood education
111 Porter Ave, Des Moines · 515-242-8424
Head Start early childhood program — 116 funded slots; operated by Des Moines Public Schools Head Start.
Oak Academy - Oakridge Neighborhood
Child care and early childhood education
1401 Center St, Des Moines · 515-271-1854
Head Start early childhood program — 18 funded slots; operated by Drake University.
Southridge
Child care and early childhood education
1111 E Army Post Rd, Des Moines · 515-271-1854
Head Start early childhood program — 60 funded slots; operated by Drake University Head Start.
Taylor
Child care and early childhood education
1801 16th St, Des Moines · 515-323-8667
Head Start early childhood program — 94 funded slots; operated by Des Moines Public Schools Head Start.
Wonder Years Academy
Child care and early childhood education
3838 Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy, Des Moines · 515-271-1854
Head Start early childhood program — 16 funded slots; operated by Drake University Head Start.
Woodlawn
Child care and early childhood education
4000 Lower Beaver Rd, Des Moines · 515-242-8213
Head Start early childhood program — 95 funded slots; operated by Des Moines Public Schools Head Start.
Financial assistance
Utility assistance
3226 University Ave., Des Moines · 515-518-4770
LIHEAP intake office serving Polk County
Food assistance
A.H. Blank Park
Meal program
7401 Sw 9Th St, Des Moines · (515) 988-0569
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Des Moines Independent Comm School District.
Bond of Unity Food Pantry
Food pantry
530 NE 46th Avenue, Des Moines · 515-334-8892
Brody Middle School
Meal program
2501 Park Ave, Des Moines · (515) 988-0569
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Des Moines Independent Comm School District.
Brubaker Elementary School
Meal program
2900 E 42Nd St, Des Moines · (515) 988-0569
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Des Moines Independent Comm School District.
Carver Elementary School
Meal program
705 East University Ave, Des Moines · (515) 242-7636
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Des Moines Independent Comm School District.
Food pantry
1815 Hubbell Ave, Des Moines · 515-262-7290
Cattell Elementary School
Meal program
3101 E 12Th St, Des Moines · (515) 988-0569
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Des Moines Independent Comm School District.
Food pantry
1420 Mulberry St, Des Moines · 515-284-5719
Meal program
1548 8th St, Des Moines · 515-282-3242
Columbus Park
Meal program
1921 Se 1St, Des Moines · (515) 988-0569
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Des Moines Independent Comm School District.
Meal program
1420 Mulberry St, Des Moines · 515-284-5719
Cornell Elementary School
Meal program
5817 Ne 3Rd St, Des Moines · (515) 491-6132
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Saydel Comm School District.
Cowles Elementary School
Meal program
6401 College Ave, Des Moines · (515) 242-7636
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Des Moines Independent Comm School District.
Food pantry
1343 13th St, Des Moines · 515-244-4003
Crivaro Park
Meal program
1105 E Railroad Ave, Des Moines · (515) 988-0569
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Des Moines Independent Comm School District.
Deer Ridge Community Apartments
Meal program
6009 Creston Ave, Des Moines · (515) 988-0569
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Des Moines Independent Comm School District.
Food pantry
100 Army Post Road, Des Moines · 515-277-6969
Food pantry
3226 University Ave, Des Moines · 515-518-4770
Drake Park
Meal program
2300 Drake Park Ave, Des Moines · (515) 988-0569
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Des Moines Independent Comm School District.
Food pantry
2725 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines · 515-279-9766
Food pantry
1451 E 25th St, Des Moines · 515-265-6000
Food pantry
4101 E. 42nd St., Des Moines · 515-809-2356
Edmunds Elementary School
Meal program
950 15Th St, Des Moines · (515) 988-0569
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Des Moines Independent Comm School District.
Food pantry
4801 Franklin Ave Suite 101, Des Moines · 515-975-7241
Evelyn Davis Park
Meal program
1400 Forest Ave, Des Moines · (515) 988-0569
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Des Moines Independent Comm School District.
Food pantry
1203 Hartford Ave, Des Moines · 515-244-6251
Findley Elementary School
Meal program
3025 Oxford, Des Moines · (515) 988-0569
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Des Moines Independent Comm School District.
Garton Elementary School
Meal program
2820 E 24Th, Des Moines · (515) 988-0569
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Des Moines Independent Comm School District.
Food pantry
2811 E. 14th St., Des Moines · 515-263-2885
Greenwood Elementary School
Meal program
316 37Th St, Des Moines · (515) 988-0569
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Des Moines Independent Comm School District.
Harding Middle School
Meal program
203 E Euclid Ave, Des Moines · (515) 988-0569
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Des Moines Independent Comm School District.
Hiatt Middle School
Meal program
1430 E University Ave, Des Moines · (515) 988-0569
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Des Moines Independent Comm School District.
Hilltop Apartments
Meal program
3722 Hubbell Ave, Des Moines · (515) 988-0569
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Des Moines Independent Comm School District.
Homes Of Oakridge
Meal program
1236 Oakridge Dr, Des Moines · (515) 988-0569
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Des Moines Independent Comm School District.
Food pantry
1451 E 25th St, Des Moines · 515-639-0840
Jefferson Elementary School
Meal program
2425 Watrous Ave, Des Moines · (515) 988-0569
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Des Moines Independent Comm School District.
Food pantry
2326 Euclid Ave, Des Moines · 515-288-5699
King Elementary School
Meal program
1849 Forest Ave, Des Moines · (515) 988-0569
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Des Moines Independent Comm School District.
Food pantry
3010 6th Ave., Des Moines · 515-330-6077
Lovejoy Elementary School
Meal program
801 E Kenyon Ave, Des Moines · (515) 988-0569
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Des Moines Independent Comm School District.
Martin Luther King Park
Meal program
1650 Garfield Ave, Des Moines · (515) 988-0569
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Des Moines Independent Comm School District.
Mchenry Park
Meal program
1012 Oak Park, Des Moines · (515) 988-0569
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Des Moines Independent Comm School District.
Melbourne Apartments
Meal program
5515 Se 14Th St, Des Moines · (515) 988-0569
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Des Moines Independent Comm School District.
Moore Elementary School
Meal program
3716 50Th St, Des Moines · (515) 988-0569
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Des Moines Independent Comm School District.
Nahas Aquatic Center
Meal program
1101 Porter Ave, Des Moines · (515) 988-0569
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Des Moines Independent Comm School District.
Food pantry
3114 SW 61st St., Des Moines · 515-243-2852
Northwest Aquatic Center
Meal program
4915 Madison Ave, Des Moines · (515) 988-0569
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Des Moines Independent Comm School District.
Perkins Elementary School
Meal program
4301 College Ave, Des Moines · (515) 988-0569
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Des Moines Independent Comm School District.
Pine Grove Mobile Home Park
Meal program
4210 Ne 14Th Street, Des Moines · (515) 410-8870
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Saydel Comm School District.
Food pantry
2309 Euclid Ave., Des Moines · 515-286-3695
Food pantry
1221 Center St Suite 16, Des Moines · 515-271-5306
River Woods Elementary School
Meal program
2929 Se 22Nd St, Des Moines · (515) 988-0569
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Des Moines Independent Comm School District.
Roosevelt High School
Meal program
4419 Center St, Des Moines · (515) 988-0569
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Des Moines Independent Comm School District.
Samuelson Elementary School
Meal program
3929 Bel Aire Rd, Des Moines · (515) 988-0569
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Des Moines Independent Comm School District.
Food pantry
2747 E Madison, Des Moines · 515-266-0265
South Union Elementary School
Meal program
4201 S Union St, Des Moines · (515) 988-0569
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Des Moines Independent Comm School District.
Food pantry
1230 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines · 515-279-4654
Food pantry
1426 6th Ave, Des Moines · 515-282-8327
Food pantry
520 Army Post Rd, Des Moines · 515-282-8327
Studebaker Elementary School
Meal program
300 E County Line Rd, Des Moines · (515) 988-0569
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Des Moines Independent Comm School District.
Food pantry
2625 Hubbell Ave, Des Moines · 515-266-1732
Tower Park
Meal program
4900 Hickman Rd, Des Moines · (515) 988-0569
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Des Moines Independent Comm School District.
True Vine HELPS
Food pantry
501 SE 4th St, Des Moines · 515-202-7722
Union Park
Meal program
725 Thompson, Des Moines · (515) 988-0569
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Des Moines Independent Comm School District.
Food pantry
1615 Second Ave, Des Moines · 515-288-4742
Weeks Middle School
Meal program
901 East Park Ave, Des Moines · (515) 988-0569
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Des Moines Independent Comm School District.
Wright Elementary School
Meal program
5001 Sw 14Th St, Des Moines · (515) 988-0569
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Des Moines Independent Comm School District.
Food pantry
2 SW 9th St, Des Moines · 515-288-2424
Food pantry
612 Locust St, Des Moines · 515-883-2379
Health care
Community health centersliding-scale fees
2353 SE 14th St, Des Moines · 515-248-1400
Community health centersliding-scale fees
3509 E 29th St, Des Moines · 515-248-1600
Community health centersliding-scale fees
1200 University Ave, Suite 120, Des Moines · 515-248-1500
Community health centersliding-scale fees
1200 University Ave STE 105, Des Moines · 515-262-0854
Community health centersliding-scale fees
2401 SE 14th St, Des Moines · 515-336-4604
Community health centersliding-scale fees
1200 University Ave, Suite 120, Des Moines · 515-248-1500
Primary Health Care - University Dental Clinic
Community health centersliding-scale fees
1200 University Ave, Suite 100, Des Moines · 515-248-1850
Community health centersliding-scale fees
815 E 13th St, Des Moines · 515-248-1500
Primary Health Care at Hoover/Meredith
Community health centersliding-scale fees
4800 Aurora Ave, Des Moines · 515-242-7300
Primary Health Care at Kurtz Opportunity Center
Community health centersliding-scale fees
1000 Porter Ave, Des Moines · 515-242-7371
Community health centersliding-scale fees
250 Laurel St, Des Moines · 515-643-4610
Community health centersliding-scale fees
1221 Center St, Suite 16, Des Moines · 888-750-4736
Housing and shelter
Des Moines Municipal Housing Agency
Housing assistance
1200 Locust St, Des Moines · 515-323-8950
Public housing and Housing Choice Voucher agency
Legal aid
Iowa Legal Aid
Legal aid services
1111 Ninth Street, Des Moines
LSC-funded legal aid main office of Iowa Legal Aid
Mental health
Mental health treatment facility
808 5th Avenue, Des Moines · 515-244-2267
Eligibility: Serves children/adolescents, adults.
Mental health treatment facilitysliding-scale fees
Des Moines · 515-241-0982
Eligibility: Serves young adults, adults, seniors.
Older adult services
Older adult servicesUtility assistanceFinancial assistanceFamily support servicesFood pantrySubstance use treatment facilityFamily and youth
1216 E 25th Court, Des Moines · 515-266-3156
Salvation Army community center
Substance use and recovery
Substance use treatment facility
501 SW 7th Street, Des Moines · 515-304-5505
Eligibility: Serves young adults, adults, seniors.
Substance use treatment facility
95 University Avenue, Des Moines · 515-244-9500
Eligibility: Serves young adults, adults, seniors.
Substance use treatment facility
130 East 3rd Street, Des Moines · 515-287-8255
Eligibility: Serves young adults, adults, seniors.
Substance use treatment facilityMental health treatment facility
1111 University Avenue, Des Moines · 515-288-1981
Eligibility: Serves children/adolescents, young adults, adults, seniors.
Substance use treatment facilityMental health treatment facility
5609 Douglas Avenue, Des Moines · 515-279-0111
Eligibility: Serves children/adolescents, young adults, adults, seniors.
Substance use treatment facilityMental health treatment facilitysliding-scale fees
3451 Easton Boulevard, Des Moines · 515-262-0349
Eligibility: Serves children/adolescents, young adults, adults, seniors.
Substance use treatment facilitysliding-scale fees
3806 Easton Boulevard, Des Moines · 515-262-0349
Eligibility: Serves young adults, adults, seniors.
Substance use treatment facilitysliding-scale fees
4014 Kingman Boulevard, Des Moines · 515-681-5891
Eligibility: Serves young adults, adults, seniors; women only.
Substance use treatment facilityMental health treatment facility
1223 Center Street, Des Moines · 515-218-6125
Eligibility: Serves young adults, adults, seniors.
Substance use treatment facilityEmergency shelter
133 E 2nd St, Des Moines · 515-243-4277
Salvation Army adult rehabilitation center
Substance use treatment facilityMental health treatment facilitysliding-scale fees
1319 Pennsylvania Avenue, Des Moines · 515-241-0982
Eligibility: Serves children/adolescents, young adults, adults, seniors.
Substance use treatment facility
3832 1/2 Douglas Avenue, Des Moines · 515-277-2205
Eligibility: Serves young adults, adults, seniors.
Substance use treatment facilityMental health treatment facilitysliding-scale fees
1409 Clark Street, Des Moines · 515-643-6500
Eligibility: Serves children/adolescents, young adults, adults, seniors.
Substance use treatment facilityMental health treatment facility
1801 Hickman Road, Des Moines · 515-282-6610
Eligibility: Serves young adults, adults, seniors.
Substance use treatment facilityMental health treatment facility
925 SW Porter Avenue, Des Moines · 515-285-6781
Eligibility: Serves children/adolescents, adults.
Substance use treatment facilityMental health treatment facility
620 8th Street, Des Moines · 515-697-5700
Eligibility: Serves children/adolescents, young adults, adults.
Substance use treatment facility
700 East University Avenue, Des Moines · 515-263-2424 x1
Eligibility: Serves young adults, adults, seniors.
Substance use treatment facilityMental health treatment facilitysliding-scale fees
612 Locust Street, Des Moines · 515-233-2250
Eligibility: Serves children/adolescents, young adults, adults, seniors.
Substance use treatment facilityMental health treatment facilitysliding-scale fees
2705 East Euclid Avenue, Des Moines · 515-233-3141
Eligibility: Serves children/adolescents, young adults, adults, seniors.
Veteran services
VA facilityHealth care
1223 Center Street, Community Resource & Referral Center (CRRC), Des Moines · 515-699-5637
Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri 07:30–16:30
Other Outpatient Services (OOS)
VA facilityHealth care
3600 30th Street, Des Moines · 515-699-5999
VA Medical Center (VAMC)
VA facilityHealth care
3600 30th Street, Des Moines · 515-699-5999
Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri 08:00–16:30
Other Outpatient Services (OOS)
Des Moines VA Regional Benefit Office
VA facility
210 Walnut Street, Des Moines · 800-827-1000
Regional Benefit Office
VA facilityHealth care
1211 East Army Post Road, Des Moines · 515-256-9540
Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri 08:00–16:30
Multi-Specialty CBOC
VA Regional Benefit Satellite Office at Des Moines VA Medical Center
VA facility
3600 30th Street, Building 3, Room 1943/1945, Des Moines · 800-827-1000
Satellite Office
Recovery & support meetings
ACA meetings
Thursday 7:00 pm Spanish speaking ACA meeting
Thu 19:00 · in-person
GA meetings
Sat 09:30 · in-person · United Methodist Church 2305 East 12th Street
NA meetings
Found a Way Out
Mon 12:00 · in-person · Lutheran Church of Hope & ElimOpenWheelchair accessible
Bad Company
Mon 18:30 · in-person · Suite 105-107
Addicts for Addicts
Mon 18:45 · in-person · Capitol Hill Christian ChurchOpen
Unity in Action
Tue 18:30 · in-person · Revival Church
Found a Way Out
Wed 12:00 · in-person · Lutheran Church of Hope & ElimOpen
Living Clean
Wed 18:30 · in-person · Iowa Lutheran HospitalClosed
Stepping Into Traditions
Wed 18:30 · in-person · The Well Covenant ChurchStep study
Off the Chain Outlaws
Thu 18:30 · in-person · Revival Church
Closed for Repairs
Thu 19:00 · in-person · Easton Place Methodist ChurchClosed
Found a Way Out
Fri 12:00 · in-person · Lutheran Church of Hope & ElimOpen
Off the Chain
Fri 18:30 · in-person · Revival Church
New Beginnings
Fri 19:30 · in-person · RiSE Recovery CenterOpen
Basic Text Study
Sat 10:00 · in-person · Community of ChristOpen
Saturday Night Salvation
Sat 18:30 · in-person · Capitol Hill Christian ChurchOpen
Raw & Real
Sun 10:00 · in-person · RiSE Recovery CenterWheelchair accessible
The Journey Continues
Sun 11:00 · in-person · Iowa Luthern Hospital
Basic Meditation
Sun 19:00 · in-person · Unity Church of Des MoinesOpenWheelchair accessible
Eastside Recovery
Sun 19:00 · in-person · Experience ChurchOpenWheelchair accessible
Sunday Night NA
Sun 19:00 · in-personOpenWheelchair accessible
RECOVERY-DHARMA meetings
Mon 17:30 · in-person · @ Full Circle RecoveryOpen
Sat 10:30 · in-person · Rise Recovery CenterOpen
SMART Recovery meetings
Tue 18:00 · in-person · Full Circle RCC
Fri 12:00 · in-person · Rise Recovery center
Nearby communities
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