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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

Athletics for Education and Success (AFES)

Athletics for Education and Success (AFES) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that strives to help the youth and families of Fort Dodge and Webster County by providing hope and motivation for them. We aim to do this by any means necessary, giving the youth and parents the power to decide what they need, want and what may help them be successful. We offer our youth after-school programs, sports teams, mentoring groups, drum line groups, educational and cultural opportunities and much more. In addition to providing exceptional programming, we provide our youth with a sense of belonging and the determination to succeed.

Categories :   After-School Programs, Child Care Services & Resources, Food Pantries, Recreation, Youth Activities, Youth Services

Phone Number :   515.955.2969

Address :   712 3rd St NW, Fort Dodge (Former Hillcrest Elementary School)

Website :   https://afes4kids.org/

Contact Person :   Charles Clayton

Contact Email :   ourafes@hotmail.com

Services :   Achieving Maximum Potential, After-School Program, Care For Children With Special Needs, Clothing Assistance, Crisis Childcare, Dropout Prevention, Food and Nutrition Education, Food Assistance, Food Pantry, Leadership Skills, Mentoring

Elderbridge Agency on Aging

Elderbridge Agency on Aging provides support for the elderly, their families and caregivers. Our mission is to enable older Iowans to live with dignity, well being and independence. Our services include Elder Rights Specialists, a Senior Nutrition Program, Family Caregiver Support, Case Management, Senior Medicare Patrol along with Information and assistance and options counselors.

 

 

Categories :   Family Services, Senior Citizens

Phone Number :   (515) 955-5244

Address :   308 Central Ave, Fort Dodge

Website :   www.elderbridge.org

Services :   Food and Nutrition Education, Senior Citizens

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.facebook.com/tlccpfd

Contact Person :   Melanie Fierke

Contact Email :   lordscupboard.20@gmail.com

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