Clothing- Donation Centers
Parenting
Pregnancy Center of Central Iowa
Free and confidential pregnancy testing, counseling, information, practical assistance, & referrals. Earn While You Learn with Pregnancy, infant care & development, toddler, & parenting classes. “Money” earned can be spent in our store for diapers, infant and children’s clothing, maternity clothing, and baby equipment.
Keywords: pregnancy, pregnant, baby, items, parenting, maternal, prenatal, car seat, baby, infant. diapers, maternity, garage sale, children clothes
Newton, IA 50208
Habitat for Humanity of Jasper County
A nonprofit organization that helps families build and improve places to call home. We believe affordable housing plays a critical role in strong and stable communities.
Des Moines has a store. Restore Store for appliances and furniture, etc.
Keywords: home repair, ramps, home ownership
Contact Person: Becca Decker
Des Moines, IA 50317
Pay it Forward Clothes Closet
- Free donated clothing.
- Hours Mon 6-7, Tues & Wed 10-2, Thurs 9-12, Sat 10-12.
- Closed 3rd Sat of the month.
- Breadline- see Facebook for dates in coordination with Salvation Army.
Lynnville, IA 50153
PCM Clothing Closet
We are a 501(c)3 non-profit clothing closet run by a group of volunteers. We take clothing donations, sort thru them and put on display racks for individuals or families to shop for what they need. We are located on the second floor of the FRC Family Life Center in Prairie City, Iowa (across the street from the fire station).
Breadline- see Facebook for more information. In coordination with Salvation Army.
Prairie CIty, IA 50228
Refugee Services
The Iowa Bureau of Refugee Services (BRS) is a federally funded office of the Iowa Department of Human Services and is charged with supporting the resettlement of refugees in Iowa. BRS works with a network of resettlement agencies (RA) across Iowa who do the bulk of the direct resettlement work with refugees.
Des Moines, IA 50319
The Well - Newton
Newton, IA 50208
Children
Open Arms Foundation of Jasper County
The Open Arms Foundation offers a variety of programs and projects that are designed to help vulnerable children and families in Jasper County. First Night backpacks for children removed from the home.
Keywords: foster care, removed from home, DHS, child abuse, child neglect, child needs clothes, car seat, foster parents, foster child, diapers, baby, crib, Punts for purpose, nonprofit, formula, food
Newton, IA 50208
Food Pantries in Jasper County
Mingo Public Library, also Mingo Caring Corner
Food pantry and clothes closet serving Jasper County.
Mingo, IA 50168
Salvation Army- Newton (Thrift store, food pantry)
- Emergency assistance with rent and utilities for low-income residents of Jasper County who have received utility disconnects or rental evictions. Also offers food pantry, clothing, and household assistance.
- Emergency Food Pantry Monday through Friday from 10-11:45 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. (as needed) Jasper County residents can use the emergency food pantry once every 30 days for canned goods, packaged foods, and other staples. Those wishing to use the pantry are required to complete a form provided by The Salvation Army as well as give identification, employment verification or paycheck stubs, a piece of current mail to validate residency, and Social Security cards for all members of the household. The food pantry may be closed for restocking two days a month.
- Bread Line and Produce Giveaway | Fridays from 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Free bread and sweets, donated by local Walmart and Hy-Vee bakeries, are available to any Jasper County residents in need on a first-come, first-served basis. There are no income requirements. Residents may visit the line twice a week.
Keywords: food, clothes, pantry, hungry, rent, homeless, household items, utility, eviction, bread
Newton, IA 50208
Furniture
Friends in Hope (Gary Martin)
They offer free and accept furniture and appliances.
Disclaimer: This information was provided by agencies in the community. It may not be all-encompassing and some information changes often. For Jasper County offices and contact information, browse our county directory.
Updates: If you have an addition or edit to our Resource Guide, please contact us at jaspercocares@jasperia.org.
