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Catholic Charities helps those who are struggling in central and southwest Iowa 24 hours a day, seven days per week, 365 days a year. With that kind of schedule, we need the help of volunteers to support our mission to Empower Individuals and Strengthen Families.
We are in immediate need of meal providers for evening meals at our Emergency Family Shelter. This simple act of kindness provides a sense of normalcy and nourishment for the families we are helping along their path back to self-sufficiency. We need YOUR HELP to fill the calendar and are grateful for one-time meal providers or those who are able to do so on a monthly basis.
Every hour of your time impacts someone’s life.
While most of our direct client work is done by our trained staff, we have many other opportunities for volunteers to get involved and make a difference! There is something for everyone to do, from providing a home-cooked meal to the Emergency Family Shelter, to helping with yard work at the Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault program, to giving a couple hours of your time to help feed those coming to the Food Pantry and much more!
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- Hundreds are Fed this Thanksgiving Thanks to Catholic Charities Food Pantry
For 30 years, the Catholic Charities Food Pantry’s annual Giving Thanksgiving event has helped food pantry clients celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday. During the distribution days, clients received a turkey or other holiday meat along with sides including bread, … - Catholic Charities, Diocese of Des Moines, Receives $20,000 Grant from Prairie MeadowsPrairie Meadows awarded Catholic Charities a Community Betterment Grant totaling $20,000 to help fund needed structural renovations at the organization’s Emergency Family Shelter. Prairie Meadows is a nonprofit organization dedicated to lessening the burden of government by promoting …
- 2025 Fall Program NeedsIf you or your organization is looking for a way to help others in the community this spring, Catholic Charities has you covered! Consider getting involved or making a donation. Volunteer Opportunities For more information about volunteering, donation …
