Cooling and Warming Centers (also see libraries, homeless, utilities)
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Cooling and Warming Center
- Consider a friend or families home.
- All Jasper County public libraries and community centers along with some public buildings throughout Jasper County during normal business hours.
- In Newton, Salvation Army, Discover Hope and Capstone Connections Center during business hours.
- Many other human service agencies, stores, and churches are willing to have a temporary assistance.
- Also see Central Iowa Shelter.
- Many communities have public swimming pools. Search swim in resource guide.
(Addtional search: extreme weather, air conditioner, heat, fan, hot outside, heat, cool, cooling center, warm center)
Other: Iowa Cooling Center search 211 Cooling Centers in Iowa
Polk County residents Polk County
Also see IMPACT programs.
Food Pantries in Jasper County
Salvation Army- Newton (Thrift store, food pantry, Rent Asst)
- Emergency assistance with rent and utilities for low-income residents of Jasper County who have received utility disconnects or rental evictions.
- Also offers food pantry, clothing, and household assistance.
- Emergency Food Pantry Monday through Friday from 10-11:45 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. (as needed) Jasper County residents can use the emergency food pantry once every 30 days for canned goods, packaged foods, and other staples. Those wishing to use the pantry are required to complete a form provided by The Salvation Army as well as give identification, employment verification or paycheck stubs, a piece of current mail to validate residency, and Social Security cards for all members of the household. The food pantry may be closed for restocking two days a month.
- Bread Line and Produce Giveaway | Fridays from 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Free bread and sweets, donated by local Walmart and Hy-Vee bakeries, are available to any Jasper County residents in need on a first-come, first-served basis. There are no income requirements. Residents may visit the line twice a week.
Keywords: food, clothes, pantry, hungry, rent, homeless, household items, utility, eviction, bread
Newton, IA 50208
Free Lunch
Discover Hope 517 Ministry
- Free community meals are available. Hours Monday to Friday from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
- Showers available from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Warming and cooling location from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Men's restoration house- transitional housing (Holds up to 12 men) See website for application.
- Housing, Homeless, Food, and Substance Referrals for Treatment
Newton, IA 50208
Free Lunch / Peer Support
Connections Peer Support- Capstone Behavioral Health Program
- Mental Health and substance Peer Support and activities
- Lunch service Monday - Friday.
- Warming and Cooling Shelter from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m
- For Mental Health - see Capstone BH link
- Laundry Program: Must meet certain criteria. Sponsored by Neighbors Helping Neighbors. Free to those who qualify.
- Help with Community Resources
- Keywords: food, help, connect, homeless, support,
Newton, IA 50208
