Clive Community Services

Clive Community Services was approved as a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation on December 9, 2014 and opened its doors in August 2016. It was founded by Linda Shanks, Chad Whitmore, and Stephanie Horak in response to a growing level of need in the Crestview School neighborhood.

Their location, within walking distance of Crestview School of Inquiry, is convenient for many in the neighborhood.

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Parent Organization: Clive Community Services

Location Information

Statewide

Phone 515-257-8550


Clive Community Services was approved as a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation on December 9, 2014 and opened its doors in August 2016. It was founded by Linda Shanks, Chad Whitmore, and Stephanie Horak in response to a growing level of need in the Crestview School neighborhood.

Their location, within walking distance of Crestview School of Inquiry, is convenient for many in the neighborhood.

Services:

  • DMARC Food Pantry
  • Anytime Food Room
    • Stocked by donation, selection varies
    • No ID needed to visit Anytime Room
  • Clothing Closet
  • Free Medical Clinic

Eligibility:

Services are available to anyone.

Hours:

Pantry & Clothing Closet Hours: Monday 4:00 – 7:00 pm, Friday 9:00 am – 12:00 noon

Free Clinic Hours: Monday (registration from) 5:00 – 7:00 pm

Handicap Accessible: Yes

Appointment Needed: No

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This is a Des Moines Area Religious Council (DMARC) food panty. People seeking assistance can visit one of the DMARC food pantries to receive a three-day supply of food once per month. DMARC also operates a mobile food pantry at sites across the Des Moines metro. Pantry open hours vary. Please visit dmarcunited.org/food/pantry-locations for the most up-to-date schedules.

Services:

  • A 3-to-4-day supply of food

Eligibility:

Open to anyone.

Intake Process:

Provide a photo ID for the head of household and other identification for every member of the family. Some pantries may request a current piece of mail which includes your name and primary address.

 

The DMARC Food Pantry Network offers a food pantry delivery service in the Greater Des Moines area. If a person is unable to obtain food by either visiting a food pantry location or by using a proxy to pick up food for them, they may call to request a delivery. DMARC asks that only those with health, transportation, or other mitigating circumstances use this service. Call 1-833-DMARC-20 (1-833-362-7220) toll-free to request a delivery between 9:00 am and 12:00 noon, Monday – Friday. Requests for delivery are taken on a first-come first-serve basis. Food will be delivered to the person’s doorstep with a no-contact drop-off the following business day between 9:00 am and 12:00 noon.

Handicap Accessible: Yes

Appointment Needed: No

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Clive Community Services Free Clinic opened its doors in the summer of 2017. The clinic is a member of the Free Clinics of Iowa Network. Clive Community Services Free Clinic offers basic healthcare through volunteer physicians, nurses and other health professionals at no cost to patients.

In addition to basic care, the Clinic will host seasonally appropriate events such as a Back to School event for school physicals and vaccinations, a Sports Physical event and Flu Shot Clinics. Special events such as a Mobile Dental Clinic and vision screenings will be offered as available.

Services:

  • Basic health care
  • Back to School event
  • Sports physical event
  • Flu shot clinics
  • Occasional dental clinic
  • Occasional vision screenings

Eligibility:

Open to anyone. The Clinic is intended to serve people who otherwise lack access to affordable medical care. It is not intended to replace regular health care services for patients who have access to care.

Hours:

Mondays:
Patient Registration 5:00 – 7:00 pm
Doctors See Patients 5:30 – 7:30 pm

Handicap Accessible: Yes

Appointment Needed: No

Website: View Website