For Support 24/7/365 – Call or Text 988 (Suicide and Crisis Lifeline), Call 844-345-4569 (Seasons Crisis/Talk Line)

Upper Des Moines Opportunity Outreach (Food)

Business Hours (Daytime, M-F)
https://www.udmo.com
712.262.7409
19 10th St. SW, Spencer, IA 51301

Food Pantry--Available on a walk-on basis Monday and Thursday from 10am to noon. Available by appointment outside of that time. Hygiene and household items are available at the same times. Food for Life--Meat available every other month. Vouchers--milk, eggs, and butter vouchers are available. Emergency food may be available.

Eligibility Criteria
Please contact Clay County Upper Des Moines Opportunity at 712-262-7409 or stop in for current eligibility guidelines.
Instructions for Referral

Stop into the Clay County office or call 712-262-7409.

Important Notice: Care Connections of Northern Iowa Will Close Operations on June 30, 2025

As part of Iowa’s statewide reorganization of behavioral health and disability services, Care Connections of Northern Iowa (CCNIA) will cease all operations effective June 30, 2025. Clients will be transitioned to new service coordination under the awarded Administrative Services Organization and Disability Access Points.

Providers are requested to submit all final invoices for services rendered prior to July 1, 2025, no later than August 10, 2025.

If you are a client or provider and have questions, please contact your CCNIA service coordinator or call our office at 712-264-3945.

Visit Iowa HHS for statewide transition information: https://hhs.iowa.gov/initiatives/system-alignment/behavioral-health-service-system