Service Type: Public

In 2025, Mulberry Farm & Food will expand to include a 4-acre Agrihood featuring specially designed floating garden beds in a previously unused flood zone, along with art installations, community space, and more.

Our clothing closet provides adult clothing of all types and sizes—including cold-weather necessities—to any member of our community who needs it.

An ever-expanding farm program run by CISS staff and clients that provides healthy, locally grown food options, including fresh produce and sustainably farmed shrimp.

The Mulberry Farm & Food Truck is another innovative solution in the fight to end homelessness and food insecurity in Des Moines and beyond. Contact the shelter to book our food truck at your next event!

A CISS-supported program that helps people outside of Des Moines secure safe, affordable housing in their area so they don’t have to travel to access support.

CISS’ community kitchen provides fresh and healthy meals to those in need throughout the Des Moines metro area.

Growth Financial Services is a subsidiary of CISS that exists to help interested individuals use their paychecks to pay bills, budget, build savings, and more.

The Bindl Companion App is a digital tool designed to support individuals experiencing homelessness, food insecurity, and poverty by connecting them with vital services.