we are hacap.

Food. Education. Childcare. Housing. And More.

When all a person really needs is a start to build on. HACAP is where people turn.

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Why Our Work Matters

We are by and for Iowans, helping our neighbors so they can do more than just get by; they get ahead. Thousands of neighbors across nine counties turn toward HACAP. The result is a stronger community for everyone.

OUR SERVICES

Our Mission

Helping people develop skills to become successful and build strong communities

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

$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

News & Updates

From Screen to Smiles: A Special Head Start Connection Comes Full Circle

Sep 25, 2026, 2:07 PM

After years of connecting virtually, Head Start children finally met longtime supporter and Ms. Iowa…

Volunteers Needed in Belle Plaine to Deliver Meals to Local Seniors

Jul 27, 2026, 1:53 PM

HACAP is seeking caring and dependable volunteers in the Belle Plaine area to help deliver meals to…

Food as Medicine Program Shows Strong Local Health Gains, Backed by National Report

Jul 8, 2026, 11:27 AM

As Feeding America releases the Food as Medicine 3.0 (FAM3) Cumulative Report—the largest national…

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Community Action at Work

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 eastern Iowa counties, HACAP supports thousands of individuals every year through our wrap‑around services.