Address: 602 3rd Street SW, Altoona Iowa ⋅ Phone: (515) 967-4533 ⋅ Email: office@caringhandsiowa.org 
God’s blessings upon our ministry are evident as He guides individuals to join us precisely when their unique talents and gifts can make a significant impact. Claudia Miranda’s arrival on our board of directors perfectly exemplifies this divine orchestration. Each member of our board contributes their distinct abilities, all aimed at empowering Caring Hands Outreach […]
Love that fresh garden produce but have more than you can eat? Preserve it! It’s not difficult, but you do need to follow safe methods. You’ll learn how to can, freeze, and dry foods safely at home in this introductory course. This class is for adults age 18 and older. Tuesday, September 5 2:00 – […]
Recently, a hardworking single mom and her bright-eyed nine-year-old daughter found themselves at Caring Hands Food Pantry, seeking assistance to make ends meet. As the daughter sat quietly in a corner, engrossed in a book instead of a screen, I couldn’t help but notice her appreciation for the written word. When I can, I always […]
Thanks to your donations, Secondhand Treasures has a wide variety of inventory. Everything from comfy couches to kids’ clothes enables Caring Hands to serve our neighbors in need. Sometimes we see unique items with interesting stories. We recently received a table that appears ordinary on the surface. But look a little closer; you’ll find a […]
Caring Hands is partnering with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach to provide free nutrition classes. We’ll cover meal planning, shopping, and ensuring you have healthy foods and portions on your family’s plates. Classes are offered in both English and Spanish. Monday Class Schedule Wednesday Class Schedule Email robertl@caringhandsiowa.org to sign up. Advance registration is […]
Building a fruitful ministry is only possible by first building a firm foundation. Jesus speaks of this in Matthew 7:24-25 when He says, “Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock. And the rain fell, and the floods came, […]
As He always does, God provided the right person at the right time for Caring Hands. Meet Phil Simmons, our new director of community development. In addition to meeting with community members and corporate partners, Phil will work with our staff and volunteers to remove boundaries to help them fully realize the vision of a […]
Heading into a new year often gives people an opportunity for a fresh start. For many, the month of January comes with new and exciting goals. For others, it is a joyful reflection of the previous year. As we kick off a new year of ministry, we find ourselves in this season overwhelmed with gratitude […]
We have over 700 prom dresses available for just $25 each. Sizes range from 4 – 20 with a huge variety of styles and colors. The sale begins Monday, December 26. And dresses remaining on January 16 will be 50% off! Secondhand Treasures is open Monday-Friday from 12:00 – 6:00 pm and Saturday from 9:00 […]
Our Altoona food pantry is moving! The current location will close permanently at 11:00 am on Saturday, October 29. The food pantry will open at Caring Hands Center, 602 3rd St SW in Altoona, at noon on Tuesday, November 1. The Altoona Food Pantry serves people living in the Southeast Polk School District or within […]