Able Up Iowa, formerly known as Iowa Able Foundation, is non-profit organization that helps people of all abilities become financially independent by providing solutions of financial needs and empowering them to achieve financial goals.

Information about the specific loans offered is available on the Iowa Able Up website.

*Beginning July 24th, 2025, Able Up Iowa will not be accepting loan applications due to resource and staffing limitations. Please check Able Up Iowa website for further updates regarding loan applications.

Above + Beyond Cancer is a public charity with a mission to elevate the lives of those touched by cancer, to create a healthier world. Above + Beyond Cancer is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. All Optimal Living Programs and Classes are free to Cancer Survivors. Our programs are also open to Caregivers and the Community. Cancer Patients and Survivors may receive a 12-week YMCA scholarship or MercyOne Health and Fitness Scholarship after a Doctor referral.

The Good Samaritan Food Pantry provides food and personal care items. The pantry also supplies weekend food packages to students in local schools. During the holidays, a Thanksgiving meal is available as well. Clients can shop for food once every 30 days. Food allotments are based on family size and are approximately 5-7 days worth of food. Clients can pick up “anytime food” more than once a month if available from local food rescue.

GSFP partners with Adel Ministerial Alliance, local churches and businesses, civic organizations, Food Bank of Iowa and area residents to provide supplemental food for those with need. The Good Samaritan Food Pantry (GSFP) is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, non-profit organization.

African Immigrants & Refugees Transition services (AIRTS) is a non profit organization founded by and for immigrants and refugees from Africa living in Iowa. Since 2016 they have provided immigrants and refugees the resources they need to successfully settle in their new home/community.

Pregnancy Center

Alpha women’s center offers a wide variety of confidential services to any woman who is pregnant or believes they may be pregnant. They serve women and families regardless of age, race, religion, or marital status and there are never any charges for services.

“Alpha Women’s Center is a Christian pregnancy resource center committed to the sanctity of human life by providing physical, emotional, and spiritual help for today and hope for tomorrow to women and families in the Des Moines area”

Community refrigerators are open to anyone to take what they need to feed themselves and their family. Members of the local community stock the refrigerators and shelves with perishable and nonperishable items. The availability of items at the refrigerators change daily and throughout the day.

Amani Community Services offers free domestic violence and sexual violence services for African Americans.

“The mission of American Home Finding Association is to provide exceptional services that nurture and improve the quality of life for children and families.” 

Food pantry open to residents of Atlantic in Cass County. Two weeks worth of food provided. Seniors permitted one visit per month, all others may visit up to six times per year. Exceptions may be granted in emergency situations. Proof of residence required.

Provides a warm meal and holiday cheer. Further information available on Facebook page when available: https://www.facebook.com/p/AYDE-100088803064871/

Baby Boutique participants earn points through healthy behaviors (such as attending prenatal or well-child appointments, immunizations, participating in WIC). Points can be spent in the boutique on necessities such as diapers, wipes, car seats, and cribs. Baby Boutique also offers educational classes each month for families. Both mom and dad can participate for points. Topics presented are determined by the participants. Interpretation and child care are provided during the class and while the boutique is open. These classes give parents an opportunity to obtain education on topics decided by participants, share their experiences, listen to and learn from those who are both similar and different, assume responsibilities and leadership capacities, and participate in community activities. All of these things enable them to create and/or strengthen their informal support network.

Parenting education and material’s support for pregnancy and baby related items.  In home parenting support.

Black Hawk County Public Health was established as a full service agency in 1969 under the authority of Chapter 137 of the Code of Iowa. In March, 2022 the department achieved national accreditation from the Public Health Accreditation Board. Black Hawk County Public Health helps people live healthier lives through prevention, promotion, and protection.

The safety store stocks products that help prevent or reduce the significance of an unintentional injury, including items for children with special health care needs. Safety stores provide the items at discounted rates to the public.

The Hannah Geneser Learning Center & Safety Store has experts on hand to help families follow best practices in safety as their child grows. They provide one-on-one education for the proper use of each product purchased.

Can Play provides access to sports and recreation programming for thousands of underserved youth in central Iowa with financial, physical, cognitive, emotional, or chronic health care barriers to play.

Capitol Hill Lutheran Church is a religious organization that offers clothing pantry services in the surrounding community.

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.