Holiday Assistance

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WDM Human Services offers the holiday assistance programs listed below to qualifying residents of West Des Moines. Income guidelines and deadlines apply. Please click here for income guidelines. Registration for 2024 holiday programs will begin on Monday, October 14th and end on Friday, November 22nd.

Applications will not be accepted after Friday, November 22nd at 5:00 PM. 

Identification for all household members, proof of residence and proof of income are required to register. Proof of income is not required if you have updated income with WDM Human Services in the last 12 months. 

REGISTRATION SCHEDULE
October 14 through October 31 - online registration only
November 1 through November 22 - online and in-person registration available 
*Walk-in hours - November 1 through November 22:  Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 12 PM 

HOLIDAY ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS: 
(Choose One)

December Food Assistance - grocery voucher

Adopt-A-Family Program (for households that include at least one child age 12 or under)

NEW THIS YEAR...Adopt-A-Teen Program (for households with only teen children [age 13-18]) 

*Please Note: We are no longer providing grocery vouchers for the Thanksgiving holiday. 

For more information, please call 515-222-3660 or email HumanServices@wdm.iowa.gov

CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE A HOLIDAY APPLICATION beginning October 14, 2024

CLICK HERE FOR HOLIDAY ASSISTANCE FAQs (frequently asked questions)

                  

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