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Care & Share House Care and Share House is a free food pantry and free store for clothing and household items with two locations in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

Care and Share House is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization run by volunteers. Care and Share House is a free food pantry and free store for clothing and household items. Care and Share House is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization supported by the Council Bluffs area United Methodist Churches. Care and Share House is operated totally by volunteers. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

10/12/2026

Both locations open today(10/12)for pantries and free store:
-1808 5th Ave, 9:30am-noon
-600 S Main, 5:30-7pm

Care & Share House could not continue serving the growing numbers at our two locations without the support of amazing co...
10/11/2026

Care & Share House could not continue serving the growing numbers at our two locations without the support of amazing community partners in and around the Council Bluffs area:
-Thank you to area businesses and community organizations for your interest in our mission and willingness to donate services, supplies, and monetary support
-Thank you to area schools for raising awareness of our mission and providing creative ways for students and staff to donate needed items
-Thank you to area churches for spreading the word about our mission and encouraging congregations to get involved and donate
-Thank you to local residents for following our mission and dropping off clothing, food, and monetary donations
-Thank you to volunteers for putting the Care & Share mission into action as you serve our clients
During the month of September, Care & Share made a difference in our community by providing pantries to 371 families. This number breaks down to:
-1174 people
-200+ families with children
-100’s of shoppers in the free stores

Thank you to our community for supporting the Care & Share House mission❣️

10/08/2026

1808 5th Ave open this morning(10/8)for pantries and free store, 9:30am-noon
No appointment needed
Iowa residents only

Coming Soon - Care & Share House annual coat give away! Save the date and bring your family to choose coats and other w...
10/07/2026

Coming Soon - Care & Share House annual coat give away!
Save the date and bring your family to choose coats and other winter wear from a large selection of coats, hats, gloves, scarves, boots, etc.
Please note that on these dates, 10/20 & 10/22, the free store and pantry at 600 Main St will not be open. The coat give away will be the only service offered on these evenings.
Pantries will be filled at 600 S Main the evenings of Monday (10/19) & Wednesday (10/21) with the free store closed all week.

10/07/2026

600 S Main open this evening(10/7)for pantries and free store, 5:30-7pm
No appointment needed
Iowa residents only

Thank you to Black Hills Energy for purchasing and dropping off several bags full of winter weather gear just in time fo...
10/06/2026

Thank you to Black Hills Energy for purchasing and dropping off several bags full of winter weather gear just in time for our annual Winter Coat Give Away! Community partnerships are a joy for Care & Share House and the clients we serve❣️

10/05/2026

Both locations open today(10/5)for pantries and free store:
-1808 5th Ave, 9:30am-noon
-600 S Main, 5:30-7pm

Thank you Salem’s Confirmation Class for your help packing pantries. We as well as our clients appreciate you❣️
10/02/2026

Thank you Salem’s Confirmation Class for your help packing pantries. We as well as our clients appreciate you❣️

10/01/2026

1808 5th Ave open this morning(10/1)for pantries and free store, 9:30am-noon
No appointment needed
Iowa residents only

Requested food donation for October
09/30/2026

Requested food donation for October

Address

1808 5th Avenue And 600 Main St
Council Bluffs, IA
51503

Telephone

(712) 323-4889

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