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Ankeny Local Assistance Programs

This page lists local organizations in Ankeny, Iowa that provide free legal help, food and social services. Statewide programs are described on the Iowa page.

Iowa Legal AidFree civil legal assistance
Websiteiowalegalaid.org 
Phone800-532-1275
Address666 Walnut Street, 25th Floor, Des Moines, IA 50309
HoursMonday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

Iowa Legal Aid provides free civil legal help to low-income Iowans in areas of basic need, including housing stability, family matters, safety and public benefits. Applications go through statewide phone intake.1

Food

IMPACT Community Action Partnership, Polk County (Ankeny)Food pantry
Websiteimpactcap.org 
Phone515-518-4770
Address641 S. Ankeny Boulevard, Suite H, Ankeny, IA 50023
HoursMonday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM; Wednesday 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Food pantry by appointment.

IMPACT Community Action Partnership provides a food pantry for Polk County households, with non-perishable food and donated fresh produce when available, once a month. Diapers and formula are offered when available.2

The Cupboard at Lutheran Church of Hope, AnkenyFood pantry
Websiteankeny.lutheranchurchofhope.org 
Phone515-964-5586
Address520 NW 36th Street, Ankeny, IA 50023
HoursFriday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM

The Cupboard at Hope Ankeny is a choice food pantry open to all, with food and personal care items to shop for twice each month. Free haircuts are offered on the first Friday of the month from 1:00 to 4:00 PM.3

Social services

Ankeny Service CenterCommunity services and referrals
Websiteankenyservicecenter.org 
Phone515-965-1976
Address641 S. Ankeny Boulevard, Suite H, Ankeny, IA 50023
HoursMonday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM

The Ankeny Service Center coordinates services and referrals for residents of Ankeny and northern Polk County, with a food pantry, personal care items, clothing and household items, financial assistance and rides to medical appointments.4

Sources & notes

Data and figures on this page come from the sources and notes below:

Footnotes

  1. Iowa Legal Aid, Home page  and Eviction Diversion Help Desks . The Des Moines office address and intake number are not listed on the home page. They appear in the Iowa 211 listing, Legal Services | Iowa Legal Aid . Office hours rest on the LifeLong Links listing, Iowa Legal Aid - Des Moines . ↩

  2. IMPACT Community Action Partnership, Contact Us . Pantry visits are by appointment, per Iowa 211, Food Pantry - Polk Co. | IMPACT Community Action Partnership . ↩

  3. Lutheran Church of Hope, Ankeny, The Cupboard . The phone number is not listed on that page. It rests on the Iowa 211 listing, Cupboard Food Pantry | Lutheran Church of Hope - Ankeny . ↩

  4. Ankeny Service Center, Home page  and Programs and Services . The address and phone appear on the City of Ankeny page, Community Resources and Assistance . Hours appear in the Engage Ankeny directory, Ankeny Service Center . ↩

  1. Cedar Rapids Local Assistance Programs, Iowa.
  2. Davenport Local Assistance Programs, Iowa.
  3. Des Moines Local Assistance Programs, Iowa.
  4. Iowa City Local Assistance Programs, Iowa.
  5. Sioux City Local Assistance Programs, Iowa.

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