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Join us in our mission

Giving Hope.
Changing Lives.


Rescuing people who are homeless, hungry,
abused or addicted since 1915

Faithfully Serving

Hope Ministries provides food, clothing, shelter and life recovery support for men, women and children in desperate need. With seven ministry centers around Des Moines, our goal is to provide rescue, recovery and restoration to change people’s lives forever.

How You Help
Make A Difference

MEALS

162,702

meals served


We serve three free meals to hundreds of hungry people each day.

SHELTER

56,083

nights of shelter


We provide free and safe shelter for men, women and children who are homeless and hurting.

LIFE RECOVERY

221

life recovery participants


Through classes, counseling, work skills training and more, our free life recovery programs offer lasting transformation.

*Statistics from 2017

A Solid Foundation

Right Where I Belong

Right Where I Belong

"Basically, I was going to die . . . or get help," Shay remembers.
Shay chose help and hope—and his life has been transformed!

After spending most of his adult life in prison, Steve is
finally free . . . in more ways than one!

"It's Never Too Late"

"It's Never Too Late

"It's Never Too Late!"

After 35 years of drug addiction, Cindy broke free . . .
and she wants everyone to know it's never too late to change!

After 35 years of drug addiction, Cindy broke free . . .
and she wants everyone to know it's never too late to change!

The Start of Something New

Something New

Something New

After three years of living in a tent, David was ready to begin again . . .
He found his fresh start at Hope Ministries!

After three years of homelessness,
David was ready for a fresh start . . .

Hope That Changes Everything

Hope Changes Everything

Hope Changes Everything

After a life-threatening overdose, Tiffany longed for a new life...
and she was willing to do whatever it took to find it.

After a life-threatening overdose, Tiffany longed for a new life...
and she was willing to do whatever it took to find it.

How You
Help Change Lives

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