CROSS Ministries

To provide financial assistance, food, and other basic survival needs to people in need. To advocate for changing social, economic and political systems which perpetuate poverty and oppression. To create a vision of justice and provide educational opportunities to churches, organizations, and the community concerning the plight of the poor.

CROSS Ministries is a social outreach ministry serving the Greater Des Moines area since 1977.

Financial Assistance: CROSS Ministries provides financial assistance for rent, mortgage, and utility bills. Assistance is also available for storage costs for households in transition, bus tokens, and laundry vouchers. A personal hygiene pantry with toiletries, diapers, and some cleaning supplies is also available.

Food Pantry: A food pantry is avalable. Individuals and families may receive an emergency food box once every calendar month from any DMARC food pantry site. A photo ID for the head of household and recent piece of mail with current address is required. Other identification is needed for each family member.