Community Resources

Non-emergent transportation assistant to medical care

Accepts Medicaid, open 8AM-5PM M-F

Apply on-site for general assistance, must live in Grinnell city limits to be eligible

Accepts Medicaid, open 8AM-5PM M-F

Mental health & substance abuse services

Screening & referral services

Emergency shelter for those who are unhoused and 18+, community kitchen provides meals to those in need, offers a clothing closet and job training programs

General assistance for families including mental/behavioral health

Free hot meal every Thursday, 5:30-6

Drop in center to support behavioral health needs. Free meal daily, must be 18+ and have a mental health diagnosis.

Access to simple food staples. Located in the lobby on the west side of the library. Available 8 am to 7 pm Monday to Thursday, 8 am to 5 pm on Friday, 9 am to 5 pm on Saturday, and 1 pm to 5 pm on Sunday.

Free pantry staples. Open to all. Stocked by volunteers three times a week. Supported by the Grinnell Food Coalition. Period products are donated by S.H.E. Counts.

The Center provides essential services, including job training, veterans resources, case management, health and wellness support, and pathways to permanent housing. Open Monday to Friday from 8am-4pm.

Healthcare coverage for the under-insured

Non-crisis mental health support. Ask for Faith, mental health liaison.

Housing assistance for qualifying low-income, elderly, & families

Registration required for 6 restaurant meals per month, must be aged 60+

Free prepared meal on Saturdays. Must call to reserve meal.

Non-crisis mental health & substance abuse listening line.