Fort Dodge Resources

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American Cancer Society

Together with our millions of supporters, the American Cancer Society (ACS) saves lives by helping people stay well and get well, by finding cures, and by fighting back. The American Cancer Society is a nationwide, community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem.

Categories :   Crisis/Emergency Information, Family Services, Financial Counseling, Food & Nutrition, Health Services, Smoking/Tobacco Cessation

Phone Number :   515.570.4151

Address :   1730 River Forest Dr., Fort Dodge

Website :   www.cancer.org

Contact Person :   Liddy Hora - Health Systems Manager

Contact Email :   liddy.hora@cancer.org

Services :   Cancer Support, Career Opportunities, Education, Financial Counseling, Food and Nutrition Education, Health Education, Healthcare and Transitional Services and Support, Nutrition Education, Palliative Care, Preventative Healthcare Education, Problem Solving, Spanish Interpretor, Support Group, Tobacco Cessation, Transportation, Transportation for Medical Needs, Wellness Screenings

American Red Cross

The American Red Cross provides services to active duty military members and veterans and people displaced from their home due to a disaster. Training in CPR, First Aid, Swimming Lessons, Lifeguard Training and other safety courses is available.

Categories :   Clothing & Household Items, Crisis/Emergency Information, Financial Assistance, Food & Nutrition, Housing & Shelter, Military/Veterans Assistance

Phone Number :   712.252.4081

Website :   https://www.redcross.org/local/iowa/about-us/locations.html

Services :   Clothing Assistance, Emergency Shelter, Food Assistance, Housing

Food Stamps/Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Hotline

SNAP offers nutrition assistance to millions of eligible, low-income individuals and families and provides economic benefits to communities. SNAP is the largest program in the domestic hunger safety net. The Food and Nutrition Service works with State agencies, nutrition educators, and neighborhood and faith-based organizations to ensure that those eligible for nutrition assistance can make informed decisions about applying for the program and can access benefits. FNS also works with State partners and the retail community to improve program administration and ensure program integrity.

Categories :   Financial Assistance, Food & Nutrition

Phone Number :   877.347.5678

Website :   www.fns.usda.gov/snap/supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program-snap

Maternal, Infant, Early Childhood Home Visitation (MIECHV) Program

Provides in home, family support services to families with children prenatal through age 5 residing in Webster County. Services are evidenced based through the Parents As Teachers curriculum which provides information regarding pregnancy, new babies, toddler growth and development, family well being, parent-child activities, and resource for basic needs or developmental related concerns. The MIECHV Program is free and voluntary for families.

 

This is a program within Upper Des Moines Opportunity Inc. Referrals can be e-mailed or called into Jessie Hansen, 712-363-8466 or jhansen@udmo.com

 

 

Categories :   Family Services, Financial Assistance, Food & Nutrition, Parenting, Youth Services

Phone Number :   712-363-8466

Contact Person :   Jessie Hansen

Contact Email :   jhansen@udmo.com

Services :   Family Support Services, Infant/Baby Supplies, Parenting

Salvation Army

A faith-based global organization with ministry of providing emergency assistance to the needy through social services program. Services include a food pantry, emergency shelter, food & nutrition programs, and noon meal.

We will not be providing utility assistance starting February 2020.

Categories :   Crisis/Emergency Information, Food & Nutrition, Food Pantries, Food

Phone Number :   515.576.1281

Address :   126 N. 7th Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501

Website :   http://www.centralusa.salvationarmy.org

Contact Person :   Captain Rick Hamelund

Contact Email :   rick.hamelund@usc.salvationarmy.org

The Lord's Cupboard Community Pantry

The Lord's Cupboard Community Pantry provides emergency food assistance to Fort Dodge and Webster County residents. Families and individuals can receive assistance twelve times a calendar year. 

Executive Director: Melanie Fierke  -  lordscupboard.20@gmail.com
Assistant Director: Shari Johnson -  tlccpfd@gmail.com
 

Categories :   Food & Nutrition, Food Pantries, Food

Phone Number :   515-227-3337

Address :   127 N 10th Street Fort Dodge, IA 50501

Website :   https://www.lordscupboardfd.org

Contact Person :   Melanie Fierke

Contact Email :   lordscupboard.20@gmail.com

Services :   Food and Nutrition Education, Food Assistance, Food Distribution, Food Pantry

Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Program

Categories :   Family Services, Food & Nutrition, Health Services, Parenting, Pregnancy & Sexual Health

Phone Number :   515.574.3802

Address :   Webster County Health Department, 723 1st Ave S, Suite 220, Fort Dodge

Website :   https://www.webstercountyia.gov/departments/health_department/wic_maternal_and_child_health/index.php

Contact Person :   Kathy Josten, LD

Contact Email :   kjosten@webstercountyia.org