Iowa State University has emergency/completion assistance programs designed to assist students who are having difficulty meeting their expenses. Different programs may have different criteria, but all emergency/completion assistance can be applied for through OneApp. When you complete the Cyclone Success Assistance application, it will be reviewed for all possible programs.
Please allow for one week processing time. You will be notified of the result of your application.
To apply for Cyclone Success Assistance funding, please go to https://iastate.academicworks.com/opportunities
Iowa State University Resources
Iowa State University Resources
Iowa State University Student Assistance
Location: 1010 Student Services Building
Hours:
- Academic Year: M-F 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Summer and Breaks: 7:30 am – 4:00 pm
Email: studentassistance@iastate.edu
Phone: 515-294-1020
Student Counseling Services
Location: Student Services Building, Third Floor
Hours:
- Academic Year: M-F 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Summer and Breaks: 7:30 am – 4:00 pm
After-hours Crisis Line: 800-273-8255
Phone: 515-294-5056
Thielen Student Health
Location: Iowa State University, 2647 Union Drive, Ames, Iowa 50011-2029
For appointments phone number: (515) 294-5801
Visit https://health.iastate.edu/contact-us/department-contact-information for a full list of department phone numbers
The Shop Food Pantry
Main Location:
1306 Beyer Hall
2625 Union Drive, Iowa State University
Ames, IA, 50010
Hours:
- Monday: 1:00pm – 6:00pm
- Tuesday: 5:00pm – 8:00pm
- Wednesday: 2:00pm – 7:00pm
- Friday: 11:00am – 4:00pm
Ames Area Resources
Ames Area Resources
Bethesda Lutheran Church – Community Food Pantry
Location: 1517 Northwest Ave., Ames, IA 50010
Hours:
- Tuesday: 1pm-3pm & 6:30pm-8pm
- Wednesday: 10am-11:30am
- Thursday: 1pm-3pm
Food Pantry open to Story County residents; no proof of financial need, please bring photo ID
One visit per family every calendar month
Food at First
515-344-4357
First Christian Church
611 Clark Ave
Lower Level
Ames, IA 50010
Meals:
Sunday-Friday: 5:45 PM-6:15 PM
Saturday: 11:30 AM-12:15 PM
Due to Covid-19, meals are pre-selected carry-out and can be picked up outside the main FAF entrance in the parking lot at First Christian Church.
Free Market:
Monday & Thursday: 4:30PM-5:30PM
Saturday: 10:00AM-11:00AM
The Salvation Army of Ames, Iowa
Phone: 515-233-3567
Salvation Army Service Center
703 E Lincoln Way
Ames, IA 50010
Food Pantry | Monday, Tuesday & Friday from 1-3pm
Residents of Story County are welcome to use our food pantry once every 30 days. We are a “client choice” pantry, which means visitors are able to choose the foods that, based on family size, best meet their needs. We offer canned and packaged staples, as well as meat and eggs when in stock and personal care items such as soap, toilet paper, toothpaste, shampoo, diapers, pull-ups and wipes. If you’re in need of formula or baby food, please ask.
Doing the Most Good Market | Wednesday & Thursday from 1-3:30pm
Our Doing the Most Good Market offers fresh produce, dairy and types of bread as well as salads and pre-made sandwiches. In order to be eligible to shop at the market, individuals must also have used the food pantry during the month. Clients are welcome to visit the Doing the Most Good Market once between Monday and Thursday and then again on Friday if needed.
First-time visitors to the food pantry should check in at the front desk and bring:
- a photo ID
- personal identification for each individual living in your home (insurance cards such as T19, Social Security cards, birth certificates or other types of ID)
- proof of Story County residence (lease agreement, electric bill, etc., that’s not addressed to a P.O. Box or a letter from the Department of Health and Human Services)
For subsequent visits to the pantry or market, only a photo ID is required.
We are proud to partner with Food Bank of Iowa, Walmart, Fresh Thyme, Kum & Go, Plant A Row, Mustard Seed Community Farm, the United States Postal Service, United Way of Story County and other individuals and clubs in our county that support our food pantry and market.
Mid-Iowa Community Action Agency
Location: 230 SE 16th St #101, Ames, IA 50010
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm
Phone: (515) 956-3333
If you are in a time of need, the Mid Iowa Community Action Agency can help you find resources that can help. They also have a food pantry.
Bethesda Lutheran Church – Free Community Clothing Closet
Location: 1517 Northwest Ave., Ames, IA 50010
Hours:
- Tuesday: 1pm-3pm & 6:30pm-8pm
- Wednesday: 10am-11:30am
- Thursday: 1pm-3pm
The Clothing Closet is open to guests/families once per calendar month, with only a photo ID required to register.
Goodwill
Low Cost Second-hand clothes
Phone: 515-292-8454
3718 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50014
Hours (Opening and Closing Times):
Monday-Thursday: 9:00am – 7:00pm
Friday-Saturday: 9:00am – 8:00pm
Sunday: 12:00am – 5:00pm
Ames – Goodwill of Central Iowa (dmgoodwill.org)
Salvation Army
Phone: 515-233-3533
620 Lincoln Way Suite B
Ames, IA 50010
Monday-Saturday: 8am-9pm
Closed on Weekends
Overflow Thrift Store
Low Cost Second-hand clothes
Location: 202 S Duff Ave., Ames, IA 50010
Hours:
- Monday-Friday: 10am – 6pm
- Saturday: 10am – 4pm
Story County Community Services
Start here. Whether or not the person qualifies for funds from this agency, a letter will be given to take to the other agencies, which at least Good Neighbor and The Bridge Home require.
Phone: 515-663-2930
Hours: Mon – Fri 8 am – 4:30 pm
Appointment Required
126 South Kellogg Ave
Good Neighbor
Offers several services, rental assistance among them.
Applicants can apply online.
Emergency Residence Project, now known as The Bridge Home
Rental Assistance
Phone: 515-232-8075
Christ Community Church
5501 George Washington Carver Avenue
Phone: 515-232-2765
Hours: Wed 1pm-3pm