OUR MISSION
Helping people develop skills to become successful and build strong communities.
Who We Are
HACAP is a local community action agency dedicated to removing the barriers of poverty in Eastern Iowa.
Latest News & Updates
Jun 17, 2024, 10:48 AM
The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services is conducting the Title V Maternal and Child Health Needs Assessment Survey. This survey is designed to gather valuable insights and feedback from residents like you to help shape programs and services that support the health of mothers, children, and families in Iowa.
Jun 5, 2024, 11:27 AM
New data from Feeding America’s Map the Meal Gap shows that the number of Iowans facing food insecurity is rising as more than 344,000 Iowans face hunger. That means 10.8% of Iowans are facing hunger.
May 22, 2024, 7:21 PM
Gov. Kim Reynolds issued a disaster emergency proclamation for 17 additional counties in response to severe weather that occurred on May 21.
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Hold a Food Drive
Food donations keep our shelves stocked even in the toughest of times when people need it the most. A food drive increases the awareness of hunger in our community and provides an opportunity to help solve our hunger problems. You can set up a food drive at your school, work, church, or organization to help create change in your community.
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Adopt a Classroom
Donors supply our Head Start preschool classrooms with the items necessary to promote positive early development only goes so far – this is where we rely heavily on support from the community who are passionate about the development of our local youth.