***New Hours***
Every Wednesday from 4 to 6 pm, the public is free to come through our Clothing Closet and pick up as many items as needed. We just received about 50 snow boots for children and get furniture and other household items from time to time. All are welcome to attend as much as you want.
Volunteer Opportunity: If you would like to volunteer to help organize and volunteer to lead a week in our Clothing Closet, please let Joe know at ministry@friendshipcenterdsm.org
Thank you to the Animal Rescue League of Iowa for donating Dog and Cat food for our local food pantry and caring about the MLK neighborhood.
The Friendship Center would like to thank Scheels for their continued support of our ministries to the MLK Community. We could not keep our doors open without your support. Merry Christmas!!!
This Saturday, starting at 2 pm at the Friendship Center located at 1526 MLK Jr Pkwy in Des Moines, our Monthly Family Game Night, Pictures with Santa Claus, all kids receive a gift!
Schedule of Events:
2 to 4 pm- Pictures with Santa, hand out teddy bears and other gifts.
4 to 5 pm-Bingo tournament with 20 Prizes and Grand Prize of a new 42″ Flat screen TV.
5 pm to 6 pm-Free Christmas Dinner provided by Grandview Christian School.
6 pm to 7 pm- Our Food Pantry is open to all. No ID required. Meat, dairy, and canned goods, along with toiletries, diapers, and clothing closet.
Merry Christmas MLK Community
The Friendship Center is excited to partner with King Elementary to offer a Fall Party for King Elementary Students and Families on Friday, October 29th, from 3 to 5 pm. If you would like to volunteer with this event, please let Joe know at ministry@friendshipcenterdsm.org.
Join us on Saturday, October 23rd, for our Annual Kids Halloween Costume Party. $50 Gift card for best dress Kids Costume. Bingo at 4 pm, a free meal at 5 pm, and our Clothing Closet, Toiletries, and Food Pantry open from 5:30 to 6:30 pm. Outdoor games with candy and inflatables for kids.
Christmas Adoptions talk already????????
Each year those who participate in our different ministries are eligible for Christmas adoptions. Each participant asks for clothing, shoes, and one fun item for Christmas. Well, this year, King Elementary has asked the Friendship Center for help in providing new winter clothing for their children (246). The center would also like to purchase a new Smart 60 inch TV for the Staff Breakroom; a request was made known to us.
Winter Clothing needs are socks, hats, gloves, coats, hand warmers, blankets, towels & boots. All colors and sizes for children K-5th Grade.
Any questions, please call Joe at 515-244-1701 or email him at ministry@friendshipcenterdsm.org.
If you want to mail items to the center, please use our mailing address of Friendship Center, PO Box 41188, Des Moines, Iowa 50311. All donations are tax-deductible.
You’re invited to our Annual MLK Community Block Party on Saturday, August 28th from 2 to 8 pm. Free meal to the community, along with inflatables, foam shooter, snow cones, water slides, bingo tournament, the food pantry will be open, live music, and much more.
Grateful to announce our new partnership with Ben’s Burgers in Ankeny. Starting on July 18th and EVERY SUNDAY afterward, Ben’s Burgers will donate 10% of all sales to the Friendship Center. EVERY SUNDAY!!!!!
Please visit them from 11 am to 9 pm at 1325 SW Oralabor Rd Ankeny, IA 50023. Thank you to Ben’s Burgers for caring about the MLK Community.
The Friendship Center would like to help children in the MLK Neighborhood catch up with their academics by offering free tutoring services this year at the center. We are in need of teachers who would volunteer their time to help answer questions. Free lunch will be provided to all students and a food pantry will be open for all families. If you are interested in volunteering, please email Joe at ministry@friendshipcenterdsm.org today.