OUR SERVICES

Support When You Need It Most

HACAP connects families to essential services that help with basic needs like energy assistance, food access, childcare support, affordable housing, veteran support, resources for pregnant women, and much more. Explore our services below to find the help that's right for you.

Energy Assistance (LIHEAP)

The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps low-income households pay for essential heating and cooling costs. It provides financial assistance for energy bills, emergency shutoffs, and limited energy-related home repairs. Funding is distributed by states and is typically paid directly to utility providers on behalf of eligible households. LIHEAP offers seasonal support to help keep homes safe and comfortable during extreme weather conditions.

Find a Food Pantry

Use our interactive map to quickly locate a food pantry near you. Enter your address or allow location access to see nearby options and directions. Each listing provides helpful details like hours of operation and contact information. View the interactive map here to find a food pantry nearest you.

Mobile Food Pantry Schedule

Each month, our mobile food pantry visits communities and neighborhoods that do not have close access to grocery stores or food pantries. Check our schedule to see where we’re headed next and when we’ll be in your area. Locations and times are updated regularly to help you plan your visit. View the mobile food pantry schedule here to find the nearest stop.

Northwest Neighborhood Resource Center

The Northwest Neighborhood Resource Center (formerly Olivet Neighborhood Mission) is a multi-use facility serving neighbors on the northwest side of Cedar Rapids. It houses both a food market and a Head Start Early Childhood Education program designed to support families in need. Individuals can schedule an appointment to reserve a shopping time at the food market and receive personalized assistance. Visitors can also connect with additional community programs that address a variety of needs.

Head Start

Head Start is a free early childhood education program for low-income children ages 3–5 and their families. It supports school readiness through learning, social development, and family engagement. Families also gain access to resources that promote health, nutrition, and overall well-being. Learn more about Head Start and how to enroll here.

HACAP Food Reservoir

Explore a full list of food pantries, meal sites, schools, and community organizations across our 9 county service area.

Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)

Helping pregnant women, breastfeeding women, postpartum women, and children under 5 stay healthy.

Senior Dining

Located in Belle Plaine and Vinton, IA, our sites offer hot meals to those in need who can't make it out of their homes. 

Affordable Housing

Providing housing for low-income families with children while managing a number of apartments and single-family dwellings.

SNAP

SNAP provides nutrition benefits to families in need to purchase healthy foods on their own.

Weatherization

Works to reduce personal utility costs by improving the housing stock of low-income individuals and families.

I-Smile

Connects children and pregnant women with dental, medical, and community resources for a lifetime of health and wellness.

Hawki/Medicaid

Hawki offers free or low-cost health care coverage for kids and teens under 19 years of age. 

Family Learning Connection (FLC)

Provides Linn County families with group education, resources and connections that help raise healthy, school-ready children.

Operation Home

Improving the housing stability of homeless veterans and their families. Operation Home also offers case management services.

Community Resources

Online Help Center

View a library of our program resources here about what all we offer.