OUR MISSION
Helping people develop skills to become successful and build strong communities.
Who We Are
HACAP is a local community action agency dedicated to removing the barriers of poverty in Eastern Iowa.
Hold a Food Drive
Food donations keep our shelves stocked even in the toughest of times when people need it the most. A food drive increases the awareness of hunger in our community and provides an opportunity to help solve our hunger problems. You can set up a food drive at your school, work, church, or organization to help create change in your community.
Adopt a Classroom
Donors supply our Head Start preschool classrooms with the items necessary to promote positive early development only goes so far – this is where we rely heavily on support from the community who are passionate about the development of our local youth.
News & Updates
Sep 5, 2024 1:38 PM
HACAP's Regional Housing Manager, Heather Harney, recently spoke to a crowd of attendees at this years' 2024 HousingIowa Conference on September 4th at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines. Harney took the time to highlight HACAP's newest affordable housing project, 'The Heights'.
Jul 23, 2024, 2:32 PM
Iowa Food Bank Association’s six Feeding America food banks are actively working to help children throughout the summer and as they return to school. This work is critical as Gov. Kim Reynolds has until August 15 to determine the 2025 Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer for Children (Summer EBT), which gives $40 per month to each child in a low-income family to assist with food costs while school is out. The state of Iowa did not participate in the 2024 Summer EBT program.
Jun 17, 2024, 10:48 AM
The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services is conducting the Title V Maternal and Child Health Needs Assessment Survey. This survey is designed to gather valuable insights and feedback from residents like you to help shape programs and services that support the health of mothers, children, and families in Iowa.
