Caring Hands Outreach – Altoona Food Pantry

Caring Hands is a network of Christian Churches and community partners serving eastern Polk County. A food pantry is available and can be used once per week.

Financial assistance may be available as well through their Uplift program. Application available on the website.

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Organization: N/A

Location Information

Statewide

Phone 515-967-4533


Caring Hands is a network of Christian Churches and community partners serving eastern Polk County. A food pantry is available and can be used once per week.

Financial assistance may be available as well through their Uplift program. Application available on the website.

Services:

  • Food pantry
  • Uplift program
    • Financial assistance for clothing, household items, utilities, rent
    • Application on website
    • Available to residents of Southeast Polk or Bondurant School Districts, or residents of Pleasant Hill.

Eligibility:

The Altoona Food Pantry serves people living in the Southeast Polk, Colfax-Mingo, and Bondurant School Districts and all of Pleasant Hill.

Intake Process:

Clients are asked to bring a valid ID and piece of mail for confirmation of residency. Uplift program is available by appointment only, pantry is available without an appointment.

Hours:

Monday – Friday 12:00 noon – 5:00 pm

Saturday 9:00 – 11:00 am

Handicap Accessible: Yes

Appointment Needed: No

Website: View Website