Community Resources

Toys for Tots is a program run by the United States Marine Corp Reserve which distributes toys to children whose parents cannot afford to buy them gifts for Christmas.

Veterans Benefits helps Veterans and their families buy homes, earn degrees, start careers, stay healthy, and more.

Phone: (515) 323-7464

United Way of Central Iowa is a "Collective Impact" organization. Our real power comes from bringing together local nonprofits, businesses, elected officials and community leaders to collaborate and implement solutions to some of our community's most pervasive challenges.

Free, trusted, professionally curated information and human services referral service that helps Iowans find the help they need 24/7/365.

Phone: 2-1-1

Text: text your zip code to 898211

Veridian Credit Union hosts Community Shred Days each spring and fall.  See the shred day event locations for contact information.

The VA Central Iowa Health Care System (VACIHCS) operates a Veterans Health Administration (VHA) medical facility in Des Moines, with Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) around the state. The medical center provides acute and specialized medical and surgical services, residential outpatient treatment programs in substance abuse and post-traumatic stress and a full range of mental health and long-term care services.

Des Moines VA Medical Center

3600 30th Street

Des Moines, IA 50310-5753

Phone: (515) 699-5999

The mission of the Veterans Justice Programs is to identify justice-involved Veterans and contact them through outreach, in order to facilitate access to VA services at the earliest possible point. VA cannot provide legal services. For legal assistance, visit State Side Legal's help page or contact the nearest VJO specialist, who may know of community legal assistance resources. Sara Glenn is the Des Moines VJO contact.

Food pantry for Dallas County or Waukee School District Familes. No cost medical care Mondays from 5:30-7:00pm. See website for service details.

Phone: (515) 987-5523

West Des Moines Community Schools (WDMCS) offers numerous support opportunities to enhance academic success including a tutor directory as a resource for students and parents.  

Phone: (515) 633-5001

WDMCS Community Education is an outreach department of the West Des Moines Community Schools. We provide opportunities for learning, service, and fun to people of all ages. We strive to serve the needs of our community by connecting people, ideas, and resources.

Phone: (515) 633-5001

For ride service call: 515-271-6868
To start meal delivery: 515-699-3243

Transportation and meal delivery services geared for seniors and other in need for supportive services.

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Are you looking for activities, information, or resources in the communities served by West Des Moines Community Schools? West Depot is a community resource that will help you connect to the most local options.

WDMCS Links to scholarship and financial aid information