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New Opportunities - Dallas County Family
Development Center
DESCRIPTION
CONTACT NAME
Brandi Valdez
EMAIL
[e-mail]
PHONE
515-465-5185
OFFICE ADDRESS
2814 1st Avenue
Perry, IA 50220
TYPE OF WORK
Community Based, Food Pantry
COUNTIES
Dallas
The Dallas County Family Development Center is the information,
application and referral center for all of the income-eligible programs
offered by New Opportunities, Inc. to serve the residents of Dallas County.
In an emergency situation where there is a shortage of food individuals
and families may go to the Family Development Center at 2814 1st Street,
Perry, IA (inside Crossroads Church). The staff will then provide a food
package according to the number of people in the household. The food
pantry can only be accessed every 90 days, per household per emergency
situation. There is no charge for the food pantry, but they do require proof
of address and income. The Dallas County food pantry serves Perry,
Dawson, Bouton, Woodward and Minburn.
New Opportunities is partnering with the Food Bank of Iowa for
their Mobile Food Pantries. The mobile pantries distribute fresh produce,
protein, and non-perishable items and build awareness of the need of food
assistance in the community.
Through the SHARE program, individuals can purchase food at discounted
prices in exchange for two hours of volunteering. This applies to anyone,
no matter an individuals income level.
The Dallas County Family Development Center is part of the New
Opportunities, Inc. network.
HOW TO HELP
Iowans can support New Opportunities' work through volunteering and by
providing monetary donations for their various programs.
People can also show their support by liking their Facebook page.
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