Services
The Family Resource Center offers food and a wide variety of items needed for daily living, along with a program to assist patrons in selecting Medicare supplemental insurance. These services are available to all during normal business hours. Clients can call ahead to have items pre-packed and ready for pick up if they prefer. Donations are welcome.
Food Resources for Clayton County
- GMHC Family Resource Center Food Pantry
510 1st Street, Guttenberg (563)252-3215 / (563)880-8461
Families can get food 2x a month in addition to the Holiday Food Boxes (Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas). No referral needed. Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 9-4, Wednesday 9-6, and Friday 9-12. Family.resource.center@guttenberghospital.org
Deliveries are scheduled to Edgewood and McGregor each month, call to sign up. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
While the government is shut down and SNAP recipients are without benefits, they can call, text or email to schedule an appointment to pick up an extra food box. We will offer some weekend and after hour appointments to meet the needs of families.
Clayton County Food Shelf
100 W Hill Street, St Olaf (563)783-7794
Hours: Monday-Friday 9-12 and 1-4. Families can get food monthly. Call ahead to schedule any emergency needs outside regular hours. Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas food boxes available.
St Johns Mobile Food Pantry- Drive Thru
203 Pearl Street, Guttenberg
3rd Wednesday of each month 5pm, in the parking lot. No referral needed.
Backpack Food Program
Preschool- 12th grade can receive a weekly bag with 5 snacks and 2 kid friendly meals in their bookbag. Contact your child’s school to sign up.
Northeast Area on Aging
Home Delivered Meal program and Iowa Café Program for seniors
1-800-779-8707
Clayton County WIC
600 Gunder Rd, Suite 5, Elkader (563)245-1145
SNAP / FOOD Assistance Program
https://hhsservices.iowa.gov/apspssp/ssp.portal
855-944-3663 to apply. Families on SNAP should continue to complete reviews
Households & Hygiene Items
- Cleaning supplies, hair products, soap, toilet paper, etc. are available as needed.
Clothes Closet
- Clothes, undergarments, footwear, and winter gear available from infant to adult sizes.
Bedding
- Blankets, quilts, and pillows are available as needed.
Kitchen Basics
- Tableware, cooking pots and utensils, small appliances, etc. are available as needed.
Baby Items
- Blankets, bottles, formula, diapers, wipes, cream, etc. are available as needed.
Donations
- Random items that may be on hand include toys, activity/learning items for infants, decorations, lamps, books, etc.
Home Modification Items
- Individuals can borrow walkers, canes, toilet risers, shower chairs, wheelchairs, etc. as they are available.
Wants/Needs/Offers
- Bigger items, like furniture and appliances, are not stored at the Family Resource Center. Rather, if an individual has one to donate, we will take their name and phone number and connect them with an individual that is looking for that item.
Signup for Medicare/SHIIP Counseling
- SHIIP stands for Senior Health Insurance Information Program and is a service of the State of Iowa. SHIIP and its volunteers provide free-of-charge counseling and information to people with questions about Medicare, Medicare supplement insurance, long term care insurance, and other health insurance. If you are turning 65 or need to discuss a different drug plan on Medicare, call to make an appointment to discuss your options. A reminder, you must obtain your Medicare card from the Social Security Administration office before signing up for Medicare.
