Service Type: Public

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 tilapia.

The Mulberry Farm & Food Truck is another innovative solution in the fight to end homelessness and food insecurity in Des Moines and beyond.

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 partners with Hy-Vee Health Exemplar Care to provide quality on-site medical, mental, and behavioral health services to those in need, whether they use the shelter or not.

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.