Community Resources

Non-emergent transportation assistant to medical care

Accepts Medicaid, open 8AM-5PM M-F

Provides food assistance. 

Hours: Wednesdays 1-5 pm

Apply on-site for general assistance, must live in Grinnell city limits to be eligible

Accepts Medicaid, open 8AM-5PM M-F

Mental health & substance abuse services

Screening & referral services

Emergency shelter for those who are unhoused and 18+, community kitchen provides meals to those in need, offers a clothing closet and job training programs

General assistance for families including mental/behavioral health

Free hot meal every Thursday, 5:30-6

Drop in center to support behavioral health needs. Free meal daily, must be 18+ and have a mental health diagnosis.

Access to simple food staples. Located in the lobby on the west side of the library. Available 8 am to 7 pm Monday to Thursday, 8 am to 5 pm on Friday, 9 am to 5 pm on Saturday, and 1 pm to 5 pm on Sunday.

Free pantry staples. Open to all. Stocked by volunteers three times a week. Supported by the Grinnell Food Coalition. Period products are donated by S.H.E. Counts.

Prepare meals home-delivered locally three times per week (Tues, Thurs, Sat). Call to sign up.

Healthcare coverage for the under-insured

Located at the covered west entrance of Drake Community Library on Park Street, the fridge provides 24/7 public access to fresh food and produce for anyone in need—no questions asked.

Program Partners:

This initiative is supported by the Grinnell Organizing Collective, Grinnell College Center for Careers, Life & Service, and Grinnell Farm to Table.

Current Donors:

• Iowa Kitchen
• HyVee
• Grinnell College Global Kitchen
• Jay's Deli
• Jimmy John's
• Pizza Hut
• Grinnell Community Meal

The Center provides essential services, including job training, veterans resources, case management, health and wellness support, and pathways to permanent housing. Open Monday to Friday from 8:30am-11:30am, 12pm-4pm.

Grinnell Camper Connect gatherings every Tuesday & Thursday from 10 am to 1 pm with food served at the events.

Pay-what-you-can market on Saturdays from 1-5 pm for the following items: produce, eggs (limit 1 doz/family), meat (limit 1 package/family), and dairy (limit 1 product/family).

Food available in Room 85 for students in grade 9-12 to take home.