For childcare options - Iowa Child Care Resource & Referral
After School care - LINK Afterschool Care, School District Professional Development Day Care and Summer Programs
English as Second Language Course at Iowa Valley Community College
English Language Learners through the Grinnell-Newburg School District
Email Beth.Glasnapp@grinnell-k12.org
CoSI Community Support for Immigrants
Local Assistance
General Assistance for Poweshiek County
Rent Assist or call 641-236-2611
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Family Finance Program
State Resources
Iowa Economic Development Authority
Iowa Legal Aid during COVID-19
Tiger Packs Program - provides weekend food for Grinnell-Newburg students in K-8th grade. Contact your child’s school office to sign up or for more information.
Grinnell Middle School Food Pantry - The food pantry is located in the school building and is available to students of the middle school. The pantry has staples such as canned fruit, peanut butter, soups, and popcorn. This space also houses an invisible closet for students to access clothing, hygeine items, and shoes. Fresh fruit is available in the Student Support Offices. See Mrs. Leris or Mrs. Miller for access to the pantry and closet.
Grinnell High School - The food pantry is located in the school building and is available to students of the high school. The pantry has staples such as soups, canned fruit, popcorn, and peanut butter. This space also houses an invisible closet for students to access clothing items and shoes. See Mr. Laidig for access.
Community Meal - The Community Meal is located at Davis School, 818 Hamilton Ave. The meal is served on Tuesdays from 5:45pm- 6:15pm. All are welcome.
Food Recovery Network - This food resource offers previously prepared food from local businesses. The food is distributed at the First Presbyterian Church, 1025 5th Ave. on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at noon while Grinnell College is in session. During the summer and college breaks, they distribute on Tuesday and Thursday. Food is also available on Saturdays at noon at the Station Clubhouse. Call 641-236-6059 with questions.
Grinnell Giving Gardens
Local Foods Connection
Meals on Wheels Directory To sign up call, 319-874-6861
Virtual Education on nutrition, meal planning, and healthy eating on a budget Contact Grisel at (515)-412-0751 or email gchavez@iastate.edu or Abby at (563)-583-6496
Second Mile Thrift Shop, 515 3rd Ave, Grinnell. Phone: 641-236-7892. Store hours: M-F 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-12pm.
Anderson’s Used Furniture, 1018 Washington Ave, Grinnell. Phone: 641-236-3466
Live Now Consignment, 914 Main St, Grinnell. Phone: 641-236-8126
Renewed Hope Home Furnishings, Grinnell Friends Church, 1115 West St South, Grinnell
Montezuma Free Clothes Closet, 109 South 4th St, Montezuma. Phone: 641-623-3275. Store hours: Thursday 9am-5pm
Salvation Army Family Store & Donation Center, 114 E 3rd St, Newton. Phone: 641-792-2684. Store hours: M-Sat 10am-6pm
Goodwill Thrift Store Newton, 1118 First Ave E, Newton. Phone: 641-792-7472. Store hours: M-F 9am-9pm, Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 12pm-5pm
Goodwill Thrift Store Marshalltown, 100 Lafrentz Ln, Marshalltown. Phone: 641-752-2431. Store hours: M-F 9am-9pm, Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 12pm-5pm
Poweshiek County Attorney - Phone: 641-623-5134
Juvenile Court Services, 200 4th Ave W (lower level), Grinnell. Phone: 641-673-0419
Local Mental Health Therapists/Counselors
National Alliance for Children's Grief has an array of resources available to support grieving families which also include some online learning options.
JPK Fund - Serving those in the Poweshiek County area who are in need of mental health services but are unable to afford care or medications. Please reach out to your local mental health care provider, email localresources@ahrensfamilyfoundation.org or 641-236-5518 ext 109.
Iowa Warm Line is a peer-run, confidential, telephone listening line for non-crisis situations. Available from 2:00pm-10:00pm daily. 1-844-775 WARM (9276)
National Suicide Prevention Hotline - 988 Suicide Crisis Line
The Trevor Project - Our trained counselors are here to support you 24/7. Call the TrevorLifeline now at 1 (866) 488-7386.
Crisis Text Line - Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor Free 24/7 support at your fingertips.
Please Pass the Love is committed to increasing school mental health (SMH) supports to improve the quality of life and educational opportunities for children, families, and educators as well as offer culturally responsive comprehensive services and evidence-based supports to school systems.
NAMI Iowa - National Alliance on Mental Illness in Iowa offers support groups throughout the state.
UnityPoint Behavioral Health Urgent Care is a walk-in mental health clinic for times of crisis. Located at 1250 East 9th Street in Des Moines. Hours are Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm.
Clive Behavior Health is a walk-in mental health clinic and also has an inpatient program and intensive outpatient program. Address: 1450 NW 114th St., Clive, IA Phone: 844-680-0504
Ellipsis provides a variety of services to students in need of mental health/behavioral support. Information regarding BHIS (Behavioral Health Intervention Services) can be found here.
Mediacom Connect2Compete - Mediacom‘s Connect2Compete low-cost internet program has increased its speed to 25 megabits per second (Mbps). Apply by calling 855-904-2225 or online: https://mediacomc2c.com/apply.aspx
Everyone On Find low cost internet and affordable computers in your area.
Grinnell Newburg School Foundation Emergency Fund Established during COVID-19 when students, teachers, and staff moved to online learning in an effort to bridge the gap for students and district employees that need access to the internet. Contact GNSF for more information at 641-236-5518.
People Rides Phone: 1-888-616-4298
Presbyterian Church Drivers Program - Rides to scheduled medical and dental appointments. Please call 2 weeks in advance if possible. Phone: 641-236-6059
Grinnell United Methodist Church Drivers Program - Rides to scheduled medical and dental appointments. Please call 2 week in advance if possible. Phone: 641-236-3757
Iowa Safe Schools The mission of Iowa Safe Schools is to provide safe, supportive, and nurturing learning environments and communities for LGBTQ and allied youth through education, outreach, advocacy, and direct services.