Work on the Caring Hands garden at 602 3rd St SW has started! Ongoing group work days for the Caring Hands garden will be:

Sunday 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Tuesday 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Wednesday 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Dates and tasks are listed on the:

SignUp Genius

The tasks and dates will be updated on the sign-up sheet weekly, so check back often.

For questions please email Robert Lees. If ever you come into Caring Hands looking to help in the garden and cannot find Robert, call or text him at 515-333-6157.

There are many other volunteer opportunities for Caring Hands, too! Find out more and fill out a volunteer application at

Volunteer at Caring Hands

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:
Monday-Friday, 12-5 pm
Saturdays, 9-11 am
602 3rd St SW 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) 

Hours:
Monday-Friday, 12-6 pm
Saturday, 9 am-noon
602 3rd St SW, Altoona IA 50009
(515) 635-0249

Donation Hours:
Monday-Friday, 9 am-5pm
Saturday: 9-11 am

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.

Email Barb Hoehne or call 515-967-4533 to find out how you can help!