1203 Hartford Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 244-6251

Thanksgiving Meat: Meat packages vary and include a minimum of 10 pounds of meat. Persons who receive a ham or other meat option are not eligible for a turkey. Turkeys will only be available on November 17th, November 19th, and November 21st. Meat packages must be signed up for in advanced. Sign up by texting 515-346-8895, include first and last name, and birthdate. You can also call and leave a message with that information. You will receive a confirmation number.

Pick up dates:

• Tuesday, November 10th 8:00 - 10:00 a.m., deadline to sign-up November 6th
• Thursday, November 12th 4:00 - 6:00 p.m., deadline to sign-up November 9th
• Tuesday, November 17th 8:00 - 10:00 a.m., deadline to sign-up November 13th
• Thursday, November 19th 4:00 - 6:00 p.m., deadline to sign-up November 16th
• Saturday, November 21st 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., deadline to sign-up November 17th
• Tuesday, November 24th 8:00 - 10:00 a.m., deadline to sign-up November 20th

Eligibility: Available to individuals who received services from the Bidwell Food Pantry in October or November 2020. Not eligible if anyone in household receives a Thanksgiving service from another agency.

Other: A valid photo ID for an adult must be presented at pick up. You must receive a confirmation number. Tuesday and Saturday events are no-contact pickup. Stay in the car. Thursday events pick up at pantry window.

1310 6th Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50314
(515) 265-4277

To Go Meal at Hope Café: Thanksgiving Day, 12:30 - 1:00 p.m.

• Eligibility: Open to anyone. No Registration required. No documentation or proof of income necessary.

Meal Delivery: Deliveries on Thanksgiving Day between 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.

• Sign-up November 2nd – November 20th at 4:30 p.m. or until capacity is reached.
• Sign-up via website: www.hopeiowa.org or call.
• Someone must be present for the delivery.
• Eligibility: Must reside within the following cities to be eligible for delivery: Alleman, Altoona, Ankeny, Bondurant, Cambridge, Clive, Des Moines, Elkhart, Granger, Grimes, Huxley, Johnston, Pleasant Hill, Polk City, Slater, Urbandale, West Des Moines and Windsor Heights.

3300 Easton Boulevard
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 266-2226

Drive-through meal: Thanksgiving Day, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

• To sign-up call (515) 266-2226
• Deadline to sign-up November 24th
• Eligibility: Open to anyone. No documentation or proof of income necessary.

Delivery meal: Thanksgiving Day

• Call (515) 266-2226 to schedule delivery.
• Deadline to sign-up November 24th.
• Delivery meals will be left on the porch or outside front door.
• Eligibility: Delivery available to the east side of Des Moines, Pleasant Hill, or Altoona. Limit of 5 meals per household. Name, address, and phone number needed when registering. Must be present for the delivery.

7611 Douglas Avenue, Suite 34
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 251-6688

Turkey: During the month of November, pick-up a frozen turkey in addition to regular food during scheduled pantry hours:

• Monday - Thursday ,9:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
• Saturday, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
• Closes at noon on Wednesday, November 25th
• Eligibility: Open to anyone. This is a DMARC Food Pantry. Turkey not available if individual utilizes another DMARC food pantry in the same month.
• Other: Bring a form of identification for all family members served. Photo identification needed for anyone aged 18 and older in the household. Step into booth to check-in. Speak over intercom, volunteer pushes cart with food outside.

Free Thanksgiving Meal: Walmart and Ibotta have teamed up to launch a Free Thanksgiving Dinner when eligible items are purchased at Walmart and submitted to the Ibotta app.

• Available while supplies last.
• Receive full cash back on the Ibotta app on nine Thanksgiving food items.
• Ibotta app can be downloaded on Google & Apple App Stores or can be accessed online at www.ibotta.com.
• Specific items can be found on the Ibotta app under FREE Thanksgiving Dinner.

Westview Church (lower level)
1155 SE Boone Drive
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-5523

Food Box

• Sign-up by November 12th online at WaukeeChristianServices.org.
• Pick up will be November 20th.
• Eligibility: Qualified residents within Waukee School District. To be qualified proof of residency and identification for each member of the home must be brought to Waukee Christian Services during food pantry hours, after online application is completed. Individuals who have received services within the last three months may already be qualified. Once approved, individuals receive email confirmation with pick up instructions.
• Other: Cannot apply if receiving holiday services from any other organization.

1310 6th Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50314
(515) 265-4277

To Go Meal at Hope Café: Christmas Day, 12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

• Eligibility: Open to anyone. No Registration required. No documentation or proof of income necessary.

Meal Delivery: Deliveries on Christmas Day

• Sign-up November 30 – December 18 at 4:30 p.m. or until capacity is reached.
• Sign-up via website: www.hopeiowa.org or call.
• Someone must be present for the delivery.
• Eligibility: Must reside within the following cities to be eligible for delivery: Alleman, Altoona, Ankeny, Bondurant, Cambridge, Clive, Des Moines, Elkhart, Granger, Grimes, Huxley, Johnston, Pleasant Hill, Polk City, Slater, Urbandale, West Des Moines and Windsor Heights.
  

(515) 868-9252
www.singleparentprovision.org
spp@singleparentprovision.org

Single Moms Christmas Dinner (At Home Edition): Saturday, December 12th

• Catered meal and other special items for single mothers and their children.
• Meal delivery between 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
• Online Program at 7:00 p.m.
• Sign-up by December 4th online at www.singleparentprovision.org.
• Those registered by November 16th will be entered to win a gift card.
• Eligibility: Open to single mothers in central Iowa.
  

Westview Church (lower level)
1155 SE Boone Drive
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-5523

Food Box

• Sign-up by December 3rd online at WaukeeChristianServices.org.
• Pick up will be December 11th.
• Eligibility: Qualified residents within Waukee School District. To be qualified proof of residency and identification for each member of the home must be brought to Waukee Christian Services during food pantry hours, after online application is completed. Individuals who have received services within the last three months may already be qualified. Once approved, individuals receive email confirmation with pick up instructions.
• Other: Cannot apply if receiving holiday services from any other organization.

139 6th Street
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 222-3660

Grocery Card

• Gift card in $25 increments.
• Available to households not signing up for other Christmas assistance programs, including Adopt-a-Family.
• Gift cards will be mailed.
• Must register before December 4th online at: https://www.wdm.iowa.gov/government/human-services/programs-services/holiday-assistance
• Eligibility: Residents of West Des Moines. Income guidelines are 175% Federal Poverty Level.
• Other: Provide a form of identification for all household members, proof of address, and proof of income when registering, if you have not received recent services from WDM Human Services.

1203 Hartford Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 244-6251

Toy Pantry

• Sign-up starts December 1st.
• Appointment will be made when signing up.
• Registration process will be released after Thanksgiving. Must pre-register.
• Parent/Guardian may choose one toy for each child signed-up. 
• Eligibility: Families with children ages 17 and younger. No income or area restrictions. Must have received a meal package from Bidwell in October, November, or December 2020.
• Other: Bring a form of identification, with date of birth, for all children in the household you wish to sign-up. Bring photo identification for the parent/guardian who completes the sign-up. Toys will be available on a first come, first served basis. Families can utilize the Toy Pantry as well as Toys for Tots. 

530 NE 46th Ave
Des Moines, IA 50313
(515) 334-8892

Toys for Tots

• Sign up November 1st – December 1st.
• Toys will be available to be picked up on Friday, December 11th 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. and Saturday December 12th 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
• Eligibility: Families with children ages 17 and younger. No income or area restrictions.
• Other: Complete form online at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScLKLLPQ6mNFArBzGFBMv0DcyDN-5MPrH46tUvfUpZ2IwP7gA/viewform. If you cannot complete online form, call 515-957-1116. Bring a form of identification. Can only register for Toys for Tots at one location. 

1171 7th Street
Des Moines, IA 50314
(515) 697-7700

Toys for Tots

• Sign up November 1st - 30th online at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf9mS_lWJcZz3xFpXeuVkAy0KJbTBfvQaIz9k874dUciMhQlg/viewform.
• During registration choose a curbside pick- up date on Thursday, December 17th; Friday, December 18th; or Saturday, December 19th.
• Eligibility: Families with children ages 14 and younger. Can only apply for Toys for Tots at one location. 

(515) 282-3599
www.saangeltree.org

Angel Tree

• Pick-up determined upon sign-up.
• Sign-up October 19th – November 13th online at www.saangeltree.org.
• Eligibility: Serves area codes 50302, 50309, 50310, 50311, 50312, 50313, 50314, 50315, 50316, and 50317.
• Other: No documentation or proof of income necessary.

1426 6th Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50314
(515) 246-6555

Operation Santa Claus

• Provides one toy per child.
• Call 2-1-1 between 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. to sign-up.
• Sign-ups start October 26th and go until spots are filled.
• Distribution/pick-up date will be set up at time of sign-up.
• Pick-up location will be University Park Shopping Center: 8801 University Avenue, Suite 25, West Des Moines.
• Eligibility: Available to families with children age 14 and under. Serves the following counties: Boone, Dallas, Jasper, Marion, Polk, Story, Warren.
• Other: Photo identification for adult needed to pick-up the toys. If someone else is picking up the items, a signed note is needed.

Visit https://des-moines-ia.toysfortots.org. Additional agencies/locations which offer for Toys for Tots. Sign-up periods vary by location.

Westview Church (lower level)
1155 SE Boone Drive
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-5523

Holiday Gifts

• Sign-up by December 3rd online at WaukeeChristianServices.org.
• Pick up will be December 11th.
• Eligibility: Qualified residents within Waukee School District. To be qualified proof of residency and identification for each member of the home must be brought to Waukee Christian Services during food pantry hours, after online application is completed. Individuals who have received services within the last three months may already be qualified. Once approved, individuals receive email confirmation with pick up instructions.
• Other: Cannot apply if receiving holiday services from any other organization, including Toys for Tots. 

139 6th Street
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 222-3660

Adopt-a-Family

• Must register before December 4th online at https://www.wdm.iowa.gov/government/human-services/programs-services/holiday-assistance.
• Eligibility: Residents of West Des Moines with children ages 18 and younger. Income guidelines are 175% Federal Poverty Level.
• Other: Provide a form of identification for all household members, proof of address, and proof of income when registering, if you have not received recent services from West Des Moines Human Services.

Energy Team
3226 University Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50311
(515) 518-4770
impactcap.org

Closed to walk-ins. All services are available over the phone.

LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program)

• A program designed to aid low-income families in the payment of a portion of their heating costs for the winter season, to promote energy awareness and to encourage a reduction of energy usage through energy efficiency and client education.
• Payments are based on family income, demographic factors, and fuel type.
• Availability: Applications begin October 1st, 2020 for elderly, disabled, and those with a disconnect notice. All other people can apply from November 1st until April 30th, 2021.
• Eligibility: Residents of Boone, Jasper, Marion, Polk and Warren counties with income less than 175% Federal Poverty Level. If over 175% Federal Poverty Level and have medical expenses you may still qualify for LIHEAP.
• Other: Applications are taken over the phone and by mail. Applications available on the IMPACT website. Provide proof of social security numbers for all household members, proof of income over the last 30 days, and copies of recent utility bills. Available to homeowners and renters. LIHEAP applications also submitted to the Weatherization Program.

Weatherization Program

• Services provided in partnership with Polk County Public Works. Helps to tighten and insulate homes against the elements and to assure the safety of appliances by providing health and safety checks, appliance replacement, home insulation, minor repairs, and client education.
• Availability: Applications accepted year-round.
• Eligibility: Income guidelines are at 200% Federal Poverty Level. Households eligible for LIHEAP are automatically put on a waiting list for this program. Households can exclusively apply for this program.

Embrace Iowa

• EMBRACE is a financial assistance program funded by the Des Moines Register that can provide up to $500 towards the purchase of; household items, appliances, mattresses, car repairs, or tires. IMPACT will notify families of approval or denial in March.
• Availability: Applications open from November 30, 2020 until January 31, 2021.
• Eligibility: Residents of Boone, Jasper, Marion, Polk and Warren counties with income less than 200% Federal Poverty Level.
• Other: Applications available on the website. They can be emailed to embrace@imbactcap.org, or mailed to the address above, Attn: Embrace.This program is first-come, first-served and the Des Moines Register may contact you for a story if you are selected for the program. If you would like to share your story, please complete page 2 of the application.

Adel, IA 50003
(515) 993-4771

Food Basket

• Food basket available for Dallas county families.
• Sign-up until December 7^th or until capacity reached.
• Sign-up online at https://dallascounty.seamlessdocs.com/f/BenevolentFoodBasketApplication.
• Eligibility: Dallas County residents experiencing financial hardship.

Our Lady’s Immaculate Heart Catholic Church
510 East First Street
Ankeny, IA 50021
(515) 491-2049

Winter Clothing Drive Giveaway

• Project Fresh Start, supported by Ankeny Community Engagement, is an Ankeny-based volunteer program. Project Fresh Start coordinated donations of winter clothing. The giveaway provides coats, hats, mittens, and thick gloves to Ankeny students.
• Availability: Saturday, November 14th 12:00 noon – 3:00 p.m. and Sunday, November 15th 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
• Eligibility: Ankeny Community School District students only (Ankeny Christian Academy and St. Luke’s included).
• Other: Only 50 people allowed in at one time. Masks are required.

1963 Bell Avenue, Suite 200
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 452-0400

Iowa Residential Utility Disruption Prevention Program

• The Iowa Residential Utility Disruption Prevention Program provides eligible households with up to $2,000 towards electric, natural gas and water bills if they are at risk of disconnection due to an inability to pay due to a COVID-19 related loss of income.
• Availability: Applications accepted until December 4, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. 
• Must apply online at https://www.iowafinance.com/iowa-residential-utility-disruption-prevention-program/.
• Eligibility: Residents of Iowa with an active residential utility account. Applicant must have an unpaid balance or have entered a payment plan with their utility provider. Annual income must be equal to or less than 80% Median Family Income based on county and number of household members. Must have experienced a COVID-19 loss of income on or after March 17, 2020.
• Other: Provide utility bill with current balance and past due amount, proof of income, or documentation prior to and after loss of income, and information regarding employer and field of employment. If on payment plan with utility provider, send a copy of the payment plan agreement.

COVID-19 Iowa Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention Program

• Governor Reynolds has allocated federal CARES Act funds to assist Iowans who have been economically impacted by COVID-19 and may be facing housing hardships. This program will provide short-term relief to income-eligible renters and homeowners who are at risk of eviction or foreclosure.
• Availability: Applications accepted until December 4, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. 
• Must apply online at https://www.iowafinance.com/covid-19-iowa-eviction-and-foreclosure-prevention-program/.
• Eligibility: Iowa renters and homeowners at risk of eviction or foreclosure due to a documented COVID-19 related loss of income on or after March 17, 2020. Annual income must be equal to or less than 80% Median Family Income based on county and number of household members.
• Other: Provide proof of income, or documentation prior to and after loss of income. For foreclosure assistance provide latest mortgage statement.

535 NW 6^th Street
Earlham, IA 50072
(515) 991-0642

Earlham Christmas Share: Saturday, December 12^th 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 

• Shop “garage sale style” for new and gently used toys, clothes, and household items.
• Eligibility: Open to anyone.
• Other: COVID-19 precautions in place. Masks, social distancing, and hand sanitizer required. Capacity limited inside the church. Expect lines or wait-times. If high-risk contact for non-contact pickup.

1230 E 17^th Street
Des Moines, IA 50316
(515) 265-2417

Food Box: Holiday food box and family gift bags.

• Saturday, December 19^th 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
• Eligibility: Open to anyone.
• Other: First come first served, while supplies last

601 Forest Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50314
(515) 987-5523

Give Joy Shop: Families are able to purchase two gifts per child at 80% off retail price.

• Sign-up for a time to shop at Give Joy: Give Joy Shop Sign Up (signupgenius.com).
• Shopping dates: December 17 – 19.
• Eligibility: Open to anyone in need of financial assistance
• Other: Must sign up. Only one family can shop per time. Masks and gloves required (they can provide if needed).