Our Impact
46,127 individuals in Central Iowa helped in 2021.
$145,229 was given in 2021 to help families with rent, utilities, gas and more.
1,768 children received toys through our Christmas toy and joy land.
Mission
Since 1865, The Salvation Army’s mission has been to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
Key Services Provided
We offer a home goods pantry and two food pantries, a mobile food ministry and financial assistance year-round.At Christmas, we provide food and thousands of toys. Our Emergency Disaster Services canteen assists first responders and victims during times of need, a fire or other disaster. Our new Mobile Social Service Center assists suburban and rural areas of Central Iowa with financial assistance, food, hygiene products, home goods, and spiritual support, allowing The Salvation Army to reach individuals and families struggling to receive support & much needed assistance.
Key Audiences Served
We serve anyone, and everyone, in need in our community without discrimination or religious pressure.
Ways to Give
- Donate online: https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/desmoines
- Make casseroles for, or serve on, mobile foodministry.
- Help at a home goods or food pantry.
- Register to ring the bell atChristmastime.
- Visit: https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/desmoines/volunteer/
Locations & Leadership
Capital Area Coordination Office
1400 NW 100th St., Clive, IA 50325
Major Butch Frost: IA Capital Area Coordinator
Major Lisa Frost: Program Coordinator
515-282-3599
Citadel Worship & Community Ctr
1215 E 25th Ct., Des Moines, IA 50317
Lieutenants Tim and Rachel Gantner
Corps Officers
Temple Worship & Community Ctr
1326 6th Ave., Des Moines, IA 50314
Lieutenants Bobby and Kristen Key
Corps Officers
Board Members
Tom Henderson
Don Burton
Dylan Dinkla
Bob Eisenlauer
Josh Fisher
Josh Fleming
Al Gross
Michael Hauser
Begie Hefner
Paula Maxheim
Bill Moulder
Grant Taylor
Jake Brus
PO Box 933 | Des Moines, IA 50304 | (515) 282-3599 | www.centralusa.salvationarmy.org/desmoines
