Parent Organization: Johnston Partnership
Location Information
5870 Merle Hay Road, Johnston, IA, USA
Phone 5158681357
Program: Benevolence Fund
The assistance program provides cash grants to households that are experiencing an emergency or hardship and that need some type of short term financial help. Funding is limited.
Services:
- Financial assistance
Eligibility:
Individuals and families who reside within the Johnston School District boundaries.
Intake Process:
Complete and application and interview with Johnston Partnership Place.
Hours:
Tuesdays 9:00 am – 1:00 pm and 4:00 – 6:00 pm
Thursdays, Saturdays 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Payment:
No Cost to Participant
Handicap Accessible: Yes
Appointment Needed: No
Website: View Website
Program: Clothes Closet
The clothing closet is available for families as often as needed. Families are allowed 5 clothing items per family member per visit.
Services:
Eligibility:
Families or individuals in the Johnston Community School District.
Intake Process:
Provide a recent bill to show current address.
Hours:
Tuesday 9:00 am – 1:00 pm and 4:00 – 6:00 pm
Thursday, Saturday 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Closed holidays and holiday weekends
Payment:
No Cost to Participant
Handicap Accessible: Yes
Appointment Needed: No
Website: View Website
Program: Private: Food Pantry (DMARC)
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. Pantry open hours vary. Please visit dmarcunited.org/food/pantry-locations for the most up-to-date schedules.
IMPACT's Boone, Drake and Ankeny Food Pantries also have 'Anytime Shelves'. ‘Anytime’ items will be available on a first-come-first-serve basis on shelving located outside the office doors. Individuals do not need to call or speak with a staff member to use the anytime shelves. Items vary daily.
Services:
- A 3-day supply of food
Eligibility:
All families in need of food are able to receive it at any IMPACT food pantries. Households may access this service once per calendar month.
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.
Call 515-518-4770 to place a food pantry order. Individuals will have two options for collecting their food pantry order.
- Pick-Up: Collect the food packages at the Drake or Boone food pantries. Staff will place the food pantry package at a safe social distance to retrieve.
- Delivery: Polk County residents can choose to have their food pantry package delivered to their home. During the phone intake select a delivery time that works best, up to a week in advance.
Hours:
Office hours:
Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Payment:
No Cost to Participant
Handicap Accessible: Yes
Appointment Needed: No