At Hope Ministries, we know that sometimes life has a way of bringing people to their knees. Many hurting people face the question of, “How can I go forward when I can’t shake my past?” Whether it's addiction, abuse, bad choices or simply a cycle of poverty that has you in its grasp, please know that there is Hope. We’re here to help you get past the past, so you can get familiar with the future. The truth is, when there is no physical cause for hope, that’s the perfect time for a miracle!

Below is a quick overview of Hope Ministries' Christ-centered programs and services along with contact information. In general, our services fall into four categories: food, shelter, clothing and long-term recovery support. If you are in need of help—and hope—please do not hesitate to contact us.


For general questions about Hope Ministries and our available programs and services, please call (515) 265-7272.

Bethel Mission:	Our 110-bed emergency shelter for homeless men, located at 1310 6th Avenue in Des Moines. (515) 244-5445.
Door of Faith:	Our 102-bed long-term recovery center for homeless men, located at 6701 SW 9th Street in Des Moines. (515) 974-0545.
Hope Family Center:	Our long-term residential and life recovery center for homeless and displaced women and children, located at 3333 E. University Avenue in Des Moines. (515) 264-0144.
Hope Café:	Our community dining hall providing three, FREE meals every day of the year, connected to our Bethel Mission facility at 1310 6th Avenue in Des Moines. Our meals are provided to anyone regardless of race, creed, religion or personal situation. For questions about Hope Café, please call (515) 265-7272.
Hope Bargain & Community Outreach Center:	Our thrift store providing low-cost clothing, furniture, household items, knick-knacks, shoes, bags and purses, jewelry and more. This facility also serves as our donation center, volunteer hub and recycling center. Located at 4950 NE 12th Avenue in Pleasant Hill. (515) 262-0876.
King's Closet:	Our FREE clothing program – vouchers are available from more than a dozen local agencies and churches. For questions, please call (515) 265-7272.
Services for veterans:	In addition to the shelter and meals we provide for veterans at our Bethel Mission facility, our case managers also assist veterans in accessing other available services. (515) 244-5445.
Medical services:	Hope Ministries partners closely with Primary Health Care, whose clinic is located near our Bethel Mission facility.
Hope Prison Outreach:	Helping former inmates transition and assimilate back into society. (515) 974-0545.

If you are seeking help that does not seem to fit into the above areas, you may want to try calling 2-1-1. The Iowa 2-1-1 First Call for Help call center provides free, confidential information about health and human services.

It is also important to note that Hope Ministries is not a social service agency that appeals to every need. Our services are targeted to providing food, clothing, shelter and long-term recovery support for men, women and children who are homeless and hungry.

We are here to proclaim and demonstrate the love of Christ. Food, clothing, shelter and long-term recovery support is our method!