Free meals and winter clothing give-away Nov. 25

In response to community need, Friends of Catholic Worker will host two free meals and winter clothing distribution on Tuesday, Nov. 25, at Catholic Worker House, 1310 7th St., Des Moines.

· Meals will be served at 3 p.m. and 6 p.m.

· Winter clothing will be distributed from 3:30-6 p.m.

A traditional Thanksgiving meal will be served at 6 p.m. and anyone in need of a winter coat or a hot meal is welcome. The winter clothing distribution includes more than 150 coats, heavy sweatshirts, blankets, hats, gloves and other items—available while supplies last, with a limit one item per person.

Funding for these items was provided by Polk County, the Sisters of St. Francis, Casey’s and individual donors. This is the second year Catholic Worker House has offered coats and winter gear, and organizers hope to continue this service annually.

Donations to the 501(c)(3) charity are always welcome. Cash contributions—greatly needed and appreciated—can be made via PayPal on the FriendsofCatholicworker.com website or by mailing checks to Friends of Catholic Worker at PO Box 1386, Ankeny 50021. Most needed items include hygiene products like toothpaste, deodorant, feminine hygiene, shampoo and disposable razors. For food donations, cooking oil and 10-pound tubes of ground beef are especially needed.

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About Des Moines Catholic Worker

The Des Moines Catholic Worker House has provided free meals and hospitality to the low income and homeless community in Des Moines’ inner city since 1976. Des Moines Catholic Worker Fund, Inc. AKA Friends of Catholic Worker was formed in 2023 to provide a tax friendly environment for donations to support the hospitality ministry of the Des Moines Catholic Worker House.