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Help in Sheldon
4 service locations
Family and youth
Sheldon Head Start
Child care and early childhood education
1221 E 6th St, Sheldon · 712-298-1241
Head Start early childhood program — 17 funded slots; operated by Upper Des Moines Opportunity, Inc.
Food assistance
East Elementary School
Meal program
501 Normal College Avenue, Sheldon · (712) 324-2504
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Sheldon Comm School District.
Food pantry
610 Second Ave., Sheldon · 712-541-1502
Substance use and recovery
Substance use treatment facilityMental health treatment facilitysliding-scale fees
118 North 2nd Avenue, Sheldon · 712-262-2922
Eligibility: Serves children/adolescents, young adults, adults, seniors.
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