Caring Hands volunteers planted a new garden at the new facility  at 602 3rd St SW. Scheduled work days are Wednesdays for garden maintenance, and Sundays and Wednesdays during harvest time (starting in August). 

Weeding is not on the schedule, so if you have free time at any other time, please come and pull a few weeds. If you work outside of scheduled times, please email Amanda Wagoner with the date and time you worked. so volunteer hours can be accurately tracked.

Sign up for "August Sign Up: Harvest Time @ Caring Hands Garden." Please click on the button below to view the online sign up sheet.

Caring Hands Garden: August Sign-up Genius

Caring Hands Outreach began in 2003 as a community of faith seeking to respond to the needs of people in the Southeast Polk community. Local churches of different denominations partner to develop resources for people in need. 

What We Do
Caring Hands Food Pantry
Assistance with food and other basic needs

Hours:
Mondays & Wednesdays, 3-6 pm
Saturdays, 9-11 am
201 9th St NE Altoona IA 50009
(515) 967-4533

Caring Hands Second Hand Treasures
Resale of collectables, thrift items and clothing (includes what used to be the Clothes Hanger) *Note new location*

Hours:
Monday-Friday, 12-6 pm
Saturday, 9 am-noon
602 3rd St SW, Altoona IA 50009

Monday Night Supper
Free dinner, served the last Monday of each month at Advernture-Life Church

Thanksgiving & Christmas Family Dinners
Served on the Sunday before the holiday


To Get Involved
There are many ways to support the activities of Caring Hands Outreach. Cash donationa are appreciated, may be earmarked for specific projects and are tax deductible. Food donations for the food pantry are always welcome. Both can be dropped off directly at Ss. John and Paul Catholic Church.

Food Pantry  volunteers stock shelves and interview recipients. Second Hand Treasures  volunteers sort and display clothing and household goods.  Monday Night Supper and Holiday Dinner volunteers help with food preparation and interact with families.

Contact Mary O'Brien, 515-967-4533 to find out how you can help!