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HOLIDAY ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS | WEST DES MOINES HUMAN SERVICES

Holiday assistance is available to income-eligible West Des Moines residents.

Applications for December 2025 food assistance and Giftland Program (for children up to age 18) will follow the deadlines listed in the Hours below.

Physical Address

139 6th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50265

Hours

Applications for holiday food assistance and Giftland (for children up to age 18) are due before Nov 14, 2025; Online registration only dates Oct 20 to Oct 31; Online and in-person registration available Nov 1 to Nov 14 (5 pm deadline); Walk-in dates Nov 1 to Nov 14 (Mon-Fri 8:30 am-12 pm)

Fax

(515) 222-3669

Application process

Visit website or call or visit to apply

Fee

None

Required documents

Photo ID, proof of address (current piece of mail like a utility bill or bank statement), income verification is required

Eligibility

Open to West Des Moines residents; Income eligibility requirements apply

Languages

English, Spanish

Service area

West Des Moines, Iowa

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