Cedar Rapids Local Assistance Programs
This page lists local organizations in Cedar Rapids, Iowa that provide free legal help, food and social services. Statewide programs are described on the Iowa page.
Legal aid
| Iowa Legal Aid | Free civil legal assistance |
|---|---|
| Website | iowalegalaid.org |
| Phone | 319-364-6108 |
| Address | 317 7th Avenue SE, Suite 404, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401 |
Iowa Legal Aid provides free legal help with civil legal problems for low-income Iowans, including housing, family, safety, disaster recovery and public benefits. Call 1-800-532-1275 toll-free to apply for help.1
Food
| Linn Community Food Bank | Food pantry |
|---|---|
| Website | linncommunityfoodbank.org |
| Phone | 319-364-3543 |
| Address | 310 5th Street SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401 |
| Hours | Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM |
The Linn Community Food Bank is located in the lower level of First Presbyterian Church. Food distribution runs Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 1:00 to 3:00 PM.2
| Metro Catholic Outreach | Food pantry |
|---|---|
| Website | metrocatholicoutreach.org |
| Phone | 319-739-5490 |
| Address | 420 6th Street SE, Suite 120, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401 |
| Hours | Monday through Thursday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
Metro Catholic Outreach runs a food pantry that provides weekly food baskets. A household can sign up for one food basket a week, with no proof of income, identification or residency required.3
Social services
| The Salvation Army, Cedar Rapids | Emergency assistance and food programs |
|---|---|
| Website | salvationarmyusa.org |
| Phone | 319-364-9131 |
| Address | 1000 C Avenue NW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52405 |
The Cedar Rapids Corps Community Center offers assistance programs and food programs for people in need.4
| Ecumenical Community Center, Helping Hands Ministry | Emergency financial assistance |
|---|---|
| Website | ecc-cr.net |
| Phone | 319-366-2651 |
| Address | 601 Second Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, call for an appointment |
Helping Hands Ministry provides financial assistance and referrals for basic needs, including rent, utility and auto gas assistance. Call for an appointment before visiting.5
Sources & notes
Data and figures on this page come from the sources and notes below:
Footnotes
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Iowa Legal Aid, Home page . The Cedar Rapids office address and local phone are from the Linn County Bar Association directory , which lists Iowa Legal Aid at 317 Seventh Avenue SE, Suite 404, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401, phone (319) 364-6108. ↩
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Metro Catholic Outreach, Food Assistance . ↩
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The Salvation Army, Cedar Rapids, Iowa Corps Community Center . The address and phone appear on the Salvation Army Heartland Division site, Church and Worship Services . ↩
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- Ada Hu