We are hacap.

helping people develop skills to become successful and build strong communities

 

Our Services  Support a Family

Girl in a black jacket smiling, representing the children and families HACAP supports.

news & Updates

Jul 8, 2026, 11:27 AM
As Feeding America releases the Food as Medicine 3.0 (FAM3) Cumulative Report—the largest national…
Jul 1, 2026, 10:09 AM
The Marion Arts Festival Empty Bowls Committee announced a donation of $9,077 to HACAP’s Food…
Jun 22, 2026, 3:10 PM
Hawkeye Area Community Action Program (HACAP) is pleased to announce that Debbie Ackerman, current…

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Why Our Work Matters

When families need help keeping the heat on, food on the table, and care for their kids, HACAP is there. With 45 programs across 9 counties (Benton, Dubuque, Delaware, Iowa, Jackson, Johnson, Jones, Linn, and Washington), HACAP supports over 78,000 individuals every year through our wrap‑around services. We meet people where they are, offering practical support and long‑term solutions that build stability. Together with our community partners, we work to ensure every neighbor has the opportunity to thrive. 

 
 
Older man in green jacket poses outside of HACAP’s Senior Dining Program.
Two Head Start children hugging and smiling, showing the friendships built in our classrooms.

making a measurable difference

  • 143 Veterans found a place to call home after experiencing homelessness

  • 11.8 million pounds of food helped keep families nourished and communities strong

  • $5.9 million in energy assistance kept the heat on for 10,308 households

  • 749 Head Start slots opened doors to early learning and brighter futures

  • 16,529 volunteer hours powered our mission with community heart

 

community action at work

HACAP is a community action agency serving nine counties in Eastern Iowa with 45 programs that help more than 78,000 people each year. Since 1965, we’ve worked alongside our neighbors to remove barriers in food, health, housing, and early childhood so every person has the opportunity to thrive. Guided by partnership, innovation, and the Promise of Community Action, we create pathways to stability and stronger communities.
 

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