St. Mary Family Center
1815 Hubbell Avenue
515-262-7290
Imagine not having food to feed your family or diapers to clothe your baby or even enough money to pay your electric bill. These concerns are real for thousands of families in Des Moines. Fortunately, St. Mary Family Center, located at 1815 Hubbell Ave., can help provide those necessities to families in need.
The center opened in 1989, operating three days a week. The number of families seeking services grew far beyond what was possible to do in three days, so the center extended its hours and is now open five days a week. About 1,000 families receive aid each month at St. Mary’s, which serves the largest number of clients of any of the Des Moines Area Religious Council’s (DMARC) Food Pantries.
The center provides emergency financial assistance, personal care items, baby items (diapers, formula, etc.) and clothing. The large number of dedicated volunteers allow the center to serve over 1,000 families each month. Volunteers prepare food boxes, unload trucks, sort and pick up donations, and serve on reception desk.
Services
DMARC Emergency Food Pantry
Catholic Charities Financial Assistance
Free clothing closet
Provider of infant & personal hygiene items
Distributor of donated bakery & grocery items
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Effectiveness
Last year...
St. Mary Food Pantry handed out more than 10,800 food boxes
St. Mary Financial Assistance served 531 families
Volunteers donated over 8,797 hours of service |
For more information on volunteering or making a donation to St. Mary Family Center please contact Pat Nestvedt at 515-237-5019.