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Emergency Family Shelter
Welcome to Catholic Charities of Des Moines Emergency Family Shelter!
We have many exciting opportunities for you to take part in.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us!
Please feel free to browse through our list of opportunities and fill in an application form.
About Catholic Charities of Des Moines Emergency Family Shelter
Catholic Charities’ Emergency Family Shelter is devoted to keeping families facing homelessness together during a very difficult time. Our experienced staff understands that homelessness is not a simple issue. While each family is expected to follow the same rules and expectations at the shelter, they are all provided individualized case management. The goal is to help each family leave the shelter with stable housing, financial security and empowerment to live a successful, sustainable life.
Emergency Family Shelter Volunteer Opportunities
Meal Provider
Meal Providers: Volunteers prepare a meal to serve shelter clients for dinner. Needs to feed up to 35 people. To apply for this opportunity, select "Fill in an application" on the right side of the screen.
General Needs
General Needs: Volunteers to assist with shelter maintenance. Includes organization of shelter and pantry, light yard work (adults only) and light painting (adults only). This opportunity may require some heavy lifting. To apply for this opportunity, select "Fill in an application" on the right hand side of the screen.
Food Pantry
Welcome to the Catholic Charities of Des Moines Food Pantry!
We have many exciting opportunities for you to take part in.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us.
Please feel free to browse through our list of opportunities and fill in an application form.
About Catholic Charities of Des Moines Food Pantry
The Catholic Charities’ Food Pantry is a member of the Des Moines Area Religious Council Food Pantry Network and partners with the Food Bank of Iowa to provide nutritious food to the hungry. Those in need can receive a three-day supply of food once per month at no cost. Additionally, the daily food counter is open to anyone during their business hours: Monday-Thursday 10:00 am-3:30 pm and Friday 9:30 am-12:30 pm. Fresh produce, dairy products, rice, Meals from the Heartland, and beans are available while supplies last. Bread is available every day for families in need regardless of their address. Families may take up to two loaves per day per household.
Food Pantry Volunteer Opportunities
One time/Group opportunities
Select this option if the volunteer opportunity you are applying for is a one time opportunity for yourself or a group. To apply select "Fill in an application" on the right side of the screen.
Food Pantry Food Rescue Drivers
Food Rescue Drivers: Volunteers pick up donated food items from various grocery stores and restaurants and deliver to pantry. To apply for this opportunity select "Fill in an application" on the right side of the screen.
Food Pantry Daily Window and Monthly Box Volunteers
Daily Window Volunteers: Assist clients at the daily window at Catholic Charities Food Pantry, hand out food to clients. This opportunity may require some minor heavy lifting. To apply for this opportunity select "Fill in an application" on the right hand side of the screen.
Monthly Box/Grocery Volunteers: Assist clients with their monthly supply box and lead them through the “grocery” side of Food Pantry. To apply for this opportunity select "Fill in an application" on the right hand side of the screen.
