ATLAS Of Central Iowa Support Center- Central Iowa

10/20/2025

Our freezer is full. Come get some ground pork. I'm here Monday - Thursday 8-4 and Fridays 8-12

10/20/2025

Iowa HHS is alerting Iowans who use SNAP that due to the federal shutdown continuing, there is a possibility that November benefits will not be issued onto cards. Iowa received notification from the Food and Nutrition Service late last week directing the state, and all states nationwide, not to issue November benefits.

Iowa HHS continues to monitor the situation very closely and will provide updates. Iowa SNAP currently serves approximately 131,000 households per month and allocates around 45 million dollars in benefits, which are federally paid.

Iowa HHS has engaged our food bank and pantry partners and community-based organizations to prepare to provide additional support to impacted Iowans.

Once the government shutdown ends, Iowa HHS will work diligently to process SNAP benefits and make them available for use with the SNAP card. Individuals that currently receive SNAP should retain their cards even throughout the shutdown.

As the situation evolves, Iowa HHS will continue to provide updates as they become available. Please visit hhs.iowa.gov/snap
to sign up for updates.

https://hhs.iowa.gov/news-release/2025-10-17/iowa-hhs-alerting-snap-recipients-potential-federal-shutdown-impact

If you are concerned about how this government shutdown is impacting your SNAP Benefits, please reach out to your Congressional Delegation to let them know that this shutdown has a real impact on real Iowans.

Senator Chuck Grassley, Senator Joni Ernst, Congressman Zach Nunn, Congresswoman Ashley Hinson, Rep. Miller-Meeks, Rep. Randy Feenstra

09/16/2025

If you are interested in joining, please click the link below to join on zoom.

Still time to sign up for our September Lunch & Learn with Roxanne Petersen of NAMI Central Iowa.

September: Su***de Prevention Month
Each September, NAMI recognizes Su***de Prevention Month as a time to raise awareness, spread hope, and spark meaningful action around one of the most urgent mental health issues of our time.

Our goal is to ensure that individuals, friends, and families have access to the tools, resources, and support they need to talk openly about su***de prevention, recognize warning signs, and seek help.

This month: Start a Conversation. Be the Difference.

Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/UmQ3Nyf9So2fXJl0z8_6xw

09/07/2025

Hope everyone had a wonderful labor-day weekend and enjoyed those last days of summer! We have quickly entered the fall season. Speaking of seasons, we all know we experience different seasons of our lives. Some good, some bad.
As many of you know our former FB page was hacked and we were never able to recover it. ( Definitely a sad season) Please help this page grow! Leave reviews from former interactions, share what ATLAS mentors did for you individually or your families.
We will be posting past events and memories from the inception of ATLAS.

With much love, Roxanne.

09/03/2025

We don’t always have all the answers, but what we can do is be present for those who are struggling. Being an active listener and staying present could save someone’s life.

09/03/2025

September is National Su***de Prevention and Awareness Month.

Join us in breaking the stigma: Talking about su***de isn’t harmful — silence is. One honest, caring conversation can save a life. ***dePreventionMonth




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08/21/2025

I'm supporting NAMI!

08/01/2025

Teachers, we are thinking of you and want to support you in your 2025 school year with several resources to kick your year off right! Click the link below ⬇️

https://www.nami.org/kids-teens-and-young-adults/school-resources/back-to-school-resources/

08/01/2025

Learn the warning signs for su***de, help those in crisis, and change the conversation.
If you or someone you know needs help, call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org.