Address: 602 3rd Street SW, Altoona Iowa ⋅ Phone: (515) 967-4533 ⋅ Email: office@caringhandsiowa.org 
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 […]
Elizabeth (not her real name) is an occasional visitor to our food pantry. When we asked her to share her story, she shared the following. “I have lupus and am disabled and cannot work. My son also lives with me, so both of us survive on a fixed income. We do get food stamps, but […]
Most Iowans don’t realize their neighbors may experience occasional food insecurity. Many households that experience food insecurity do not qualify for federal nutrition programs and visit our food pantries for extra support. Food drives are a great way to encourage your friends and family to help stock our shelves and raise awareness about our food […]
Why do we give away food? Certainly, we don’t want anyone to be hungry. But it’s more than that. As followers of Christ, we want to be like Him and follow His example. That’s why we establish relationships with those we serve. And David Harper, Director of the Eastview Food Pantry, loves getting to know […]