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How has West Des Moines Human Services helped you during a difficult time?
Click here to share your story

West Des Moines Human Services provides many assistance programs
to improve the quality of life for area low-income households:

  • Anytime Food

    Anytime Food

    Bread on tables and shelves.

  • Birthday Heroes

    Birthday Heroes

    Birthday bag with cake, cake mix, and frosting next to it,

  • Clothing Closet

    Clothing Closet

    Clothes on hangers on a rack.

  • Emergency Assistance

    Mini wooden house and keys next to it.

  • Energy Assistance

    Hand holding a lightbulb.

  • ELL

    ELL Classes

    A man sitting next to a women at a table.

  • Food & Personals

    Two people standing in a food pantry.

  • Free Medical Clinic

    A stethoscope on paper.

  • Holiday Assistance

    Four people holding up wrapped presents.

  • Pool Passes

    Kid with sunglasses playing in pool.

  • School Supplies

    A women standing next to a kid with a backpack on.

  • Bus Stop Sign near stop sign

    Transit Passes

    A one way street sign.

  • Coats

    Winter Coats

  • Youth Rec Assistance

Join our client email list and receive regular updates regarding our programs!

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