By appointment: call ahead, not a walk-in.

Address
1216 East 25th Court, Des Moines, IA 50317
groceries

Who qualifies & what to bring

Service area
Greater Des Moines area. Coming from outside that area? Call first. Many still help in an emergency.
ID
A photo ID of any kind. It doesn't have to be a driver's license.
Proof
They may ask for proof of address (a piece of mail or a utility bill).
Appointment
By appointment or request: contact them before you go; this isn't a walk-in pantry.
How often
Visits are limited to about once every 30 days.

In their words: “Serves the Greater Des Moines area. Handicap accessible.”

This is our best read of what Salvation Army Citadel (East) has posted. Requirements change, so it's worth a quick call to confirm.

Hours this week Central Time (CT)

Sun ·
Mon 9:30 AM – 12 PM · 1 PM – 3:30 PM
Tue 1 PM – 3:30 PM
Wed 9:30 AM – 12 PM · 1 PM – 3:30 PM
Thu 9:30 AM – 12 PM · 1 PM – 3:30 PM
Fri 9:30 AM – 12 PM · 1 PM – 3:30 PM
Sat ·

Salvation Army Citadel (East) at 1216 East 25th Court, Des Moines, IA provides free food (Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri: 9:30 AM – 12 PM · Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 1 PM – 3:30 PM CT). By appointment: call (515) 266-3156 to schedule, not walk-in. Serves the Greater Des Moines area. Handicap accessible.

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