House of Compassion

Our services include: Free evening meal- 5 pm Sun.-Fri. Household Supply Closet Prescription/ Dental Vouchers Assistance addressing barriers to employment, housing, or education on a case-by-case basis.


Free Evening Meals5:00 6:15 pm Sunday Friday (Closed Saturday)
An average of 57 people are fed every evening. Anyone that is hungry can eat in the soup kitchen.

Supply ClosetMonday- Thurday 10-12AM and 1-4:15 PMMust meet financial guidelines, reside in Marshall County, and present a picture ID to use the closet once a month. Three hygiene and household items can be chosen each month.Dental/Prescription VouchersHouseholds who qualify for the supply closet can receive up to $100 per year for prescriptions at Marshalltown pharmacies and dental appointments at Primary Dental.


The mission of the House of Compassion is to reach out with the love of Christ through practical acts of love in our soup kitchen, supply closet and client assistance program.United Way funds meet one third of the $30,000 annual budges for the client assistance program.
This program provides $100 per year in prescription and dental assistance to families and also assists with one time expenses that are barriers to housing and employment. Our goals are to meet immediate needs so that on one goes without emergency medicine or dental care; to assistn clients in need of proper identification (IDs and birth certificates) for housing and employment and help clients to obtain education and language skills to help them reach financial independence.
Our program serves anyone who lives in Marshall County with a picture ID and income under 133% of federal poverty level. Participants include immigrants and refugees.