| Cubbie’s Cupboard – Food Pantry | |
|---|---|
| Who | Children and Families in the Nevada Community School District |
| What | A Food Pantry sponsored by the Food Bank of Iowa |
| When | Open the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month from 4:00pm – 5:30pm |
| Where | Nevada Middle School; Room 28 |
| Details | This Service is a Partnership with the Food Bank of Iowa and members of a Connection Group. For information, or to donate, contact Jodi Heeren or Elizabeth Gindt at 382-3521 |
| Kids at First – Free Childcare on Late Start Mondays | |
| Who | Kindergarten through Middle School Students |
| What | Free Breakfast and Childcare |
| When | 7:00am on Late Start Mondays; breakfast from 7:30am-8:30am |
| Where | Nevada First United Methodist Church, 1036 7th Street |
| Details | Call 382-6212 to volunteer. Registration forms at First United Methodist Church or Central Elementary |
| Harmony Clothing Closet – Free Clothing | |
| Who | Anyone in need of clothing |
| What | Free clothing, shoes, and winter wear from infants-adults. Also offering household goods, books, and bikes available |
| When | Mondays, 4:00pm-7:00pm |
| Where | 1122 6th Street |
| Details | Contact Elizabeth Gindt for information- 382-3521. Donations accepted during open hours |
| Nevada Food at First – Free Meals | |
| Who | Children and Families in the Nevada Community School District |
| What | Free hot meals served on site or to-go |
| When | Monday & Thursdays at 5:30pm; call by 3:30pm for to-go meals |
| Where | Nevada First United Methodist Church, 1036 7th Street; 382-6536 |
| Details | Churches and volunteer organizations prepare meals. For more information, or to volunteer, contact First United Methodist Church |
| Hearty Meals – Home-cooked Meals | |
| Who | Children and families in the Nevada Community School District |
| What | Home cooked meals for families who are ill or in crisis |
| When | As Needed |
| Details | This service is made possible through a partnership with members of the Memorial Lutheran Church. For more information contact Jodi Heeren at 382-2751 ext. 111 |
| Thanksgiving Meals | |
| Who | Children and families in the Nevada Community School District |
| What | Home-cooked Thanksgiving Meal |
| When | November |
| Details | This service is provided and made possible through partnerships with Nevada Parks & Recreation as well as local churches. For more information, contact Jodi Heeren at 382-2751 ext. 111 |
| Angel Tree – Holiday Assistance Program | |
| Who | Children and families in the Nevada Community School District |
| What | Assistance with clothing and gifts for the holiday season |
| When | October through December |
| Details | For more information or to donate, contact Chris Burling at 382-1600 |
| Backpack Buddies – Weekend Food Assistance | |
| Who | Children at Central Elementary School |
| What | Food provided to go home on the weekends |
| When | Throughout the School Year |
| Details | This service is made possible through partnerships with the Food Bank of Iowa, United Way, and members of the Cornerstone Church. Contact Jodi Heeren at 382-2751 ext. 111 for more information |
| School Supply Program | |
| Who | Children in the Nevada Community School District |
| What | Back to School Supplies |
| When | August of each year |
| Details | This service is made possible through donations made by local churches and service organizations. Contact Jodi Heeren or Elizabeth Gindt at 382-2751 for information |
| Activity Scholarships | |
| Who | Children in the Nevada Community School District |
| What | Financial scholarships for camps and school activities |
| When | Throughout the year |
| Details | This service is made possible through donations made by Memorial Lutheran Church and community members. Contact Jodi Heeren at 382-2751 ext. 111 for more information |
| Fresh Start Furniture | |
| Who | Open to families in need of furniture |
| What | A recycled furniture ministry providing furniture to those in need |
| When | As needed, open by appointment |
| Details | This service is made possible through the Nevada United Methodist Church. Call 382-6536 if you are in need of furniture or would like to donate furniture |
| Nevada Community Cupboard Food Pantry | |
| Who | Open to residents of Eastern Story County one time per month |
| What | Food assistance |
| When | Every Saturday from 10am-11:30am; if you have an emergency call for an appointment |
| Where | 1110 11th Street (garage), 231-7175 |
| Good Neighbor Emergency Assistance, Inc. | |
| Who | Open to residents of Story County |
| What | Emergency rent, utility, food, and fuel assistance |
| When | 9am to noon; Monday-Friday; call for an appointment |
| Details | Support provided in Crisis Situations. Located at 613 Clark Ave., Ames. 296-1449 |