CARING HANDS

Outreach
Center

CARING HANDS

Outreach
Center

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EVERYTHING IN THE STORE

July 12 & August 1

Address: 602 3rd Street SW, Altoona
Hours: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Food insecurity is an issue that impacts over 300,000 Iowans each year. With the help of our partner churches, community partners, and volunteers, Caring Hands works tirelessly to create a lasting impact in eastern Polk County. Here’s a glimpse of the impact we made in 2023.

Caring Hands feed over 500 families a month with your support.

A Heartfelt Thank You!

11,694

Households
served in 2024

1,078,000

Pounds of food
given in 2024

31,403

Individuals
served in 2024

About Us

Caring Hands Outreach Center is a community-based organization dedicated to serving the needs of our neighbors in eastern Polk County. We partner with local Christian churches and community groups to provide essential services, including a food pantry in Altoona. Our thrift store, also located in Altoona, helps support the food pantry through its sales.

We know that people have different seasons in life. Sometimes, you need someone to come alongside you and walk through a difficult season. Later, you are in a position to donate your time, talent, or treasure to those who need a helping hand. Wherever you are in your journey, explore the different opportunities available through Caring Hands for building relationships within our community.

person stocking food pantry shelves with macaroni
volunteers sorting food
eggs

Food Pantry

602 3rd Street SW, Altoona, IA 50009

Pantry Hours: Monday – Friday: 12 – 5pm
Appointments Only
Saturday & Sundays: Closed

For Appointments: 515.967.4533
Monday – Friday: 9am – 12pm

shelf of throw pillows and curtains hanging for resale
rack with clothes and bags
display of thrift store items clothes and bags

Thrift Store

602 3rd Street SW, Altoona, IA 50009

Store Hours: Monday – Saturday: 10am – 5pm

Donations: Monday – Saturday: 10am – 5pm

Get Help

It’s incredible what we can achieve when we all come together!

Donate

Caring Hands' ministry would not be possible without the faithful support of our donors.

Volunteer

At Caring Hands, we believe in the power of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Our Donors

Altoona Lion's Club
Athletico - Physical Therapy
Bank Iowa
Between the Edges Lawncare
Cargill
Casey's
Community Choice Credit Union
Fareway
First Interstate Bank
Green State Credit Union
HyVee
Johnny's Italian Steakhouse
Kathy Swanson Real Estate Team
Keystone Savings Bank
Kiwanis
Kyle Savage
NuCara Pharmacy
Polk County Board Of Supervisors
Prairie Meadows
PriorityOne - Heating & Cooling
REMAX Concept Cares Foundation
Ted's Body Shop - Bondurant Auto Body