Food Access and Security

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Partners in Action

Health Improvement Strategies Throughout Iowa.

Congregate and Home Delivered Meals

Desired Outcome: Support older Iowans, Iowans with disabilities age 18 and older, caregivers and veterans as they make informed decisions and exercise self-determination.

Organization Name: Iowa HHS - Division of Aging and Disability Services

Dickinson County Hunger Coalition

Desired Outcome: Ensure that all residents of Dickinson County have enough food for an active, healthy life.

Organization Name: Dickinson County Hunger Coalition

Link to website

DMARC Food Pantry Network

Desired Outcome: Expand the variety and amount of healthy food to food-insecure individuals in the Des Moines area, through the DMARC network of pantry partners.

Organization Name: DMARC- Des Moines Area Religious Council

Link to websitePhone: 515-277-6969

Food Distribution Network

Desired Outcome: Distribute food to those experiencing food insecurity to help individuals and households recover from economic emergencies.

Organization Name: Food Bank of Siouxland

Link to websitePhone: 712-255-9741

Food Pantry

Desired Outcome: Provide clients with food stuffs to assist with self-sufficiency.

Organization Name: Catholic Charities Diocese of Des Moines

Link to websitePhone: 515-262-7290

School Pantry Program

Desired Outcome: Ensure every school district within Food Bank of Iowa's service area will have an in-school pantry and every Des Moines Public School facility will have a pantry.

Strategy Name: Food Bank of Iowa

Link to website

Summer Food Service Program (SFSP)

Desired Outcome: Provide nutritious meals and snacks to children and teens in low-income areas during the summer months when school is not in session.

Organization Name: Iowa Department of Education

Phone: 515-281-5294

WIC Online Ordering Pilot Projects

Desired Outcome: Create an equitable shopping experience for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) participants through an online ordering and payment system.

Strategy Name: Iowa HHS - Women, Infants, & Children (WIC)

Link to website Phone: 1-800-532-1579

WIC Outreach Plan

Desired Outcome: Improve enrollment in the WIC Program.

Strategy Name: Iowa HHS - Women, Infants, & Children (WIC)

Link to website Phone: 1-800-532-1579