Parent Organization: Salvation Army – Des Moines
Location Information
1326 6th Avenue, Des Moines, IA, USA
Phone 5152823422
Program: 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: Yes
Program: Holiday Toys and Gifts
Bidwell Riverside Center offers a toy pantry during the holiday season. A parent/guardian may choose 1 toy for each child signed-up. Must pre-register.
Services:
Eligibility:
Families with children ages 18 and younger. No income or area restrictions. Must have received a meal package from Bidwell in November or December 2021.
Intake Process:
Sign-up starts December 1st at the Bidwell Food Pantry during normal pantry hours (Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.). Choose a time to shop the Toy Pantry upon signing up. Bring photo identification for the adult who picks up toys. Toys will be available on a first come, first served basis. Families can utilize the Toy Pantry as well as Toys for Tots.
Payment:
No Cost to Participant
Handicap Accessible: Yes
Appointment Needed: Yes
Program: Salvation Army Family Services
Salvation Army Family Services offers a variety of financial assistance options. Please contact to schedule an appointment.
Services:
- Mortgage, rent, and deposit assistance
- Utility bill assistance
- Clothing
- Furniture
- Emergency supply of infant formula
- Emergency supply of disposable diapers
Eligibility:
Anyone is welcome and there are no zip code boundaries. You may need documentation.
Intake Process:
Information Required to apply for Financial Assistance:
- Your name
- Your date of birth
- Your home address
- Your phone number
- The last 4 digits of your Social Security number
- The names of others in your household
- Your monthly income
- Your monthly SNAP amount
- Your monthly house or rent payment
- What utilities you pay
- A piece of recent, non-personal mail (utility bill) with your current home address
Hours:
Monday – Friday: 9:00 am- noon & 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Appointments for the week are made only by telephone starting at 8:30 am on Mondays. You must contact staff directly; do not leave a message on voicemail.
Payment:
No Cost to Participant
Handicap Accessible: Yes
Appointment Needed: Yes
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