CommUnity Crisis Services
@builtbycommunity.bsky.social
CommUnity Crisis Services is a volunteer-driven organization based in Iowa City, Iowa that provides immediate and non-judgmental support for individuals facing an emotional, food, or financial crisis.
Huge thank you to United Iowa Financial for their donation of $5,000 to our Food Bank. We're grateful for your support. Thank you SO much! #FeedYourNeighbors #FoodBank #ThankYou
December 18, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Huge thank you to United Iowa Financial for their donation of $5,000 to our Food Bank. We're grateful for your support. Thank you SO much! #FeedYourNeighbors #FoodBank #ThankYou
If you can spare a little time, you can make a big difference by delivering groceries to local families.
Grab a route. Share some joy. Make this Christmas extra special.
Sign up today and help us deliver the magic!
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Grab a route. Share some joy. Make this Christmas extra special.
Sign up today and help us deliver the magic!
www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0a45af...
December 17, 2025 at 10:29 PM
If you can spare a little time, you can make a big difference by delivering groceries to local families.
Grab a route. Share some joy. Make this Christmas extra special.
Sign up today and help us deliver the magic!
www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0a45af...
Grab a route. Share some joy. Make this Christmas extra special.
Sign up today and help us deliver the magic!
www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0a45af...
Project Holiday meal distribution began earlier this week, and on day one we served 198 households!
We're 60% of the way to our goal to feed 1,500 households this week. A $30 gift provides a local family a home-cooked holiday meal together.
builtbycommunity.org/project-holiday
We're 60% of the way to our goal to feed 1,500 households this week. A $30 gift provides a local family a home-cooked holiday meal together.
builtbycommunity.org/project-holiday
December 17, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Project Holiday meal distribution began earlier this week, and on day one we served 198 households!
We're 60% of the way to our goal to feed 1,500 households this week. A $30 gift provides a local family a home-cooked holiday meal together.
builtbycommunity.org/project-holiday
We're 60% of the way to our goal to feed 1,500 households this week. A $30 gift provides a local family a home-cooked holiday meal together.
builtbycommunity.org/project-holiday
HUGE thank you to everyone who came out to Iowa City Pride's HoliGay Pride Night!❤️🎄Along with donations of food and household items, we received $550 in donations for Project Holiday which will provide 18 families with ingredients to make warm holiday meal this year. Thank you so much!
December 17, 2025 at 6:02 PM
HUGE thank you to everyone who came out to Iowa City Pride's HoliGay Pride Night!❤️🎄Along with donations of food and household items, we received $550 in donations for Project Holiday which will provide 18 families with ingredients to make warm holiday meal this year. Thank you so much!
Are you busy Friday, December, 19? Join us at The Englert for an energetic, funky 'Eufórquestra: Home For the Holidays' Concert!🎶🎷 $2 for every ticket purchased will support our neighbors in crisis.
Get tickets and more information here: englert.org/events/eufor...
Get tickets and more information here: englert.org/events/eufor...
December 17, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Are you busy Friday, December, 19? Join us at The Englert for an energetic, funky 'Eufórquestra: Home For the Holidays' Concert!🎶🎷 $2 for every ticket purchased will support our neighbors in crisis.
Get tickets and more information here: englert.org/events/eufor...
Get tickets and more information here: englert.org/events/eufor...
"There is no better feeling than helping your neighbors and knowing you’re contributing to the success of our community,” says Julia, our Director of Development.
A gift of just $30 provides one family with the ingredients to enjoy a home-cooked holiday meal together.
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A gift of just $30 provides one family with the ingredients to enjoy a home-cooked holiday meal together.
www.kcrg.com/2025/12/12/c...
CommUnity Food Bank asks for donations, volunteers for holiday meal distribution
CommUnity Crisis Services and Food Bank has run Project Holiday for 38 years - helping families in need celebrate during the festive season.
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December 15, 2025 at 3:47 PM
"There is no better feeling than helping your neighbors and knowing you’re contributing to the success of our community,” says Julia, our Director of Development.
A gift of just $30 provides one family with the ingredients to enjoy a home-cooked holiday meal together.
www.kcrg.com/2025/12/12/c...
A gift of just $30 provides one family with the ingredients to enjoy a home-cooked holiday meal together.
www.kcrg.com/2025/12/12/c...
Service Update: CommUnity Food Bank will be closing at 10:30 a.m. today due to inclement weather.
Please travel safely today and stay indoors as much as you are able to! 
Please travel safely today and stay indoors as much as you are able to! 
December 13, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Service Update: CommUnity Food Bank will be closing at 10:30 a.m. today due to inclement weather.
Please travel safely today and stay indoors as much as you are able to! 
Please travel safely today and stay indoors as much as you are able to! 
We need your help spreading holiday cheer!
Project Holiday is just a few days away, and we’re looking for volunteers to deliver meals to local families. This is one of the most meaningful (and fun!) ways to give back.
www.signupgenius.com/go/70A044DAD...
Project Holiday is just a few days away, and we’re looking for volunteers to deliver meals to local families. This is one of the most meaningful (and fun!) ways to give back.
www.signupgenius.com/go/70A044DAD...
December 12, 2025 at 10:35 PM
We need your help spreading holiday cheer!
Project Holiday is just a few days away, and we’re looking for volunteers to deliver meals to local families. This is one of the most meaningful (and fun!) ways to give back.
www.signupgenius.com/go/70A044DAD...
Project Holiday is just a few days away, and we’re looking for volunteers to deliver meals to local families. This is one of the most meaningful (and fun!) ways to give back.
www.signupgenius.com/go/70A044DAD...
BIG thank you to East Side Fareway for over 1,000 pounds in donations to our Food Bank yesterday!💕🥜 #ThankYou #FoodBank #FeedYourNeighbors
December 11, 2025 at 5:45 PM
BIG thank you to East Side Fareway for over 1,000 pounds in donations to our Food Bank yesterday!💕🥜 #ThankYou #FoodBank #FeedYourNeighbors
Service update: CommUnity Food Bank and Financial Support will be open for limited hours tomorrow from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. due to winter weather.
As always, our mental health services are open 24/7 to listen and provide support. Please don’t hesitate to reach out for help.
As always, our mental health services are open 24/7 to listen and provide support. Please don’t hesitate to reach out for help.
December 11, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Service update: CommUnity Food Bank and Financial Support will be open for limited hours tomorrow from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. due to winter weather.
As always, our mental health services are open 24/7 to listen and provide support. Please don’t hesitate to reach out for help.
As always, our mental health services are open 24/7 to listen and provide support. Please don’t hesitate to reach out for help.
Get festive this season while also giving back!🍵🎁 On December 12, Iowa City Pride is hosting HoliGay Pride Night from 6 PM to 8:30 PM at Public Space One. Stop by for a hot cocoa bar, surrealism art exhibit, and much more. We hope to see you there! #FreeEvent #IowaCity #Pride #HolidaySeason
December 10, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Get festive this season while also giving back!🍵🎁 On December 12, Iowa City Pride is hosting HoliGay Pride Night from 6 PM to 8:30 PM at Public Space One. Stop by for a hot cocoa bar, surrealism art exhibit, and much more. We hope to see you there! #FreeEvent #IowaCity #Pride #HolidaySeason
Project Holiday is next week, and we need a few more volunteers to help make sure every local family can enjoy a warm holiday meal together. Volunteering is a wonderful way to connect with your community during the holidays.
Sign up to make the season bright!
builtbycommunity.org/get-involved/
Sign up to make the season bright!
builtbycommunity.org/get-involved/
December 10, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Project Holiday is next week, and we need a few more volunteers to help make sure every local family can enjoy a warm holiday meal together. Volunteering is a wonderful way to connect with your community during the holidays.
Sign up to make the season bright!
builtbycommunity.org/get-involved/
Sign up to make the season bright!
builtbycommunity.org/get-involved/
Have you gotten tickets for the Project holiday Kickoff Concert this Friday yet? Join us for a Project Holiday Kickoff celebration at Wildwood Smokehouse & Saloon!🎶🍖 Look forward to live rock music, amazing BBQ, drinks, dancing and more! Get tickets here: www.tixr.com/groups/wildw... #IowaCity
December 9, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Have you gotten tickets for the Project holiday Kickoff Concert this Friday yet? Join us for a Project Holiday Kickoff celebration at Wildwood Smokehouse & Saloon!🎶🍖 Look forward to live rock music, amazing BBQ, drinks, dancing and more! Get tickets here: www.tixr.com/groups/wildw... #IowaCity
We are officially in the final week of the Battle of the Blizzards! Don't forget to stop by the Coralville or Hwy 1 Iowa City DQ to grab a yummy Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Blizzard before December 15! $.50 from every blizzard goes to supporting our neighbors in crisis. 💕❄️
December 8, 2025 at 7:30 PM
We are officially in the final week of the Battle of the Blizzards! Don't forget to stop by the Coralville or Hwy 1 Iowa City DQ to grab a yummy Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Blizzard before December 15! $.50 from every blizzard goes to supporting our neighbors in crisis. 💕❄️
Project Holiday is right around the corner, and we need helping hands! From packing groceries to delivering holiday meal kits, your time can make a real difference for local families.
Sign up to volunteer and help spread some holiday warmth. ❤️
builtbycommunity.org/get-involved/
Sign up to volunteer and help spread some holiday warmth. ❤️
builtbycommunity.org/get-involved/
December 7, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Project Holiday is right around the corner, and we need helping hands! From packing groceries to delivering holiday meal kits, your time can make a real difference for local families.
Sign up to volunteer and help spread some holiday warmth. ❤️
builtbycommunity.org/get-involved/
Sign up to volunteer and help spread some holiday warmth. ❤️
builtbycommunity.org/get-involved/
Service Update 📣 Due to inclement weather, Mobile Crisis Response will be operating through telehealth only until noon on Sunday, December 7. Check our page for any further updates!
Mobile crisis: 855-581-8111
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988 or chat.988lifeline.org
Mobile crisis: 855-581-8111
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988 or chat.988lifeline.org
December 7, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Service Update 📣 Due to inclement weather, Mobile Crisis Response will be operating through telehealth only until noon on Sunday, December 7. Check our page for any further updates!
Mobile crisis: 855-581-8111
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988 or chat.988lifeline.org
Mobile crisis: 855-581-8111
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988 or chat.988lifeline.org
A warm holiday meal should be within reach for every family. With a $30 gift to Project Holiday, you can provide all the groceries a local family needs to cook a festive meal together.
Will you help spread a little warmth this season? ❤️🎁
builtbycommunity.org/project-holiday
Will you help spread a little warmth this season? ❤️🎁
builtbycommunity.org/project-holiday
December 6, 2025 at 5:01 PM
A warm holiday meal should be within reach for every family. With a $30 gift to Project Holiday, you can provide all the groceries a local family needs to cook a festive meal together.
Will you help spread a little warmth this season? ❤️🎁
builtbycommunity.org/project-holiday
Will you help spread a little warmth this season? ❤️🎁
builtbycommunity.org/project-holiday
Is your family, workplace, book club, or friend group looking for a way to give back this holiday season? Sign up to volunteer for Project Holiday!
Our neighbors need your help to ensure they can enjoy a home-cooked holiday meal together this year!
Sign up at builtbycommunity.org/get-involved/
Our neighbors need your help to ensure they can enjoy a home-cooked holiday meal together this year!
Sign up at builtbycommunity.org/get-involved/
December 5, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Is your family, workplace, book club, or friend group looking for a way to give back this holiday season? Sign up to volunteer for Project Holiday!
Our neighbors need your help to ensure they can enjoy a home-cooked holiday meal together this year!
Sign up at builtbycommunity.org/get-involved/
Our neighbors need your help to ensure they can enjoy a home-cooked holiday meal together this year!
Sign up at builtbycommunity.org/get-involved/
Did you know that the No Hunger! Fill-A-Truck Food Drive collected 2,138 lbs. of non-perishable food items, baby diapers, and hygiene items? That's over a ton of food that we could turn right around and give to our neighbors facing hunger!
Thank you! When our neighbors thrive, our community thrives.
Thank you! When our neighbors thrive, our community thrives.
December 5, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Did you know that the No Hunger! Fill-A-Truck Food Drive collected 2,138 lbs. of non-perishable food items, baby diapers, and hygiene items? That's over a ton of food that we could turn right around and give to our neighbors facing hunger!
Thank you! When our neighbors thrive, our community thrives.
Thank you! When our neighbors thrive, our community thrives.
Winter weather has arrived! Some of our neighbors keep the thermostat lower than recommended to save on utility bills, but prolonged exposure could lead to health concerns and home damage.
Your gift today provides safe and warm housing for families this winter.
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Your gift today provides safe and warm housing for families this winter.
builtbycommunity.org?form=warm-ho...
December 4, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Winter weather has arrived! Some of our neighbors keep the thermostat lower than recommended to save on utility bills, but prolonged exposure could lead to health concerns and home damage.
Your gift today provides safe and warm housing for families this winter.
builtbycommunity.org?form=warm-ho...
Your gift today provides safe and warm housing for families this winter.
builtbycommunity.org?form=warm-ho...
Can't make it to the food pantry but want a Project Holiday meal? Request delivery by Dec. 10 at builtbycommunity.org/i-need-help/...
Project Holiday provides many of the necessary groceries to cook a holiday meal. Each household will receive one entrée plus ingredients for side dishes.
Project Holiday provides many of the necessary groceries to cook a holiday meal. Each household will receive one entrée plus ingredients for side dishes.
December 4, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Can't make it to the food pantry but want a Project Holiday meal? Request delivery by Dec. 10 at builtbycommunity.org/i-need-help/...
Project Holiday provides many of the necessary groceries to cook a holiday meal. Each household will receive one entrée plus ingredients for side dishes.
Project Holiday provides many of the necessary groceries to cook a holiday meal. Each household will receive one entrée plus ingredients for side dishes.
As a reminder of our weather closure policy, we will be closed if the Iowa City School District closes for road conditions. If the Iowa City schools are closed due to cold, the pantry will remain open.
We'll post weather updates on our social media pages, so be sure to follow along!
We'll post weather updates on our social media pages, so be sure to follow along!
December 3, 2025 at 6:45 PM
As a reminder of our weather closure policy, we will be closed if the Iowa City School District closes for road conditions. If the Iowa City schools are closed due to cold, the pantry will remain open.
We'll post weather updates on our social media pages, so be sure to follow along!
We'll post weather updates on our social media pages, so be sure to follow along!
Thank you to everyone who gave so generously on Giving Tuesday! Because of you, we raised $5,554.70 for Project Holiday — enough to provide 185 local families with all the groceries they need to cook a warm holiday meal together.
Your kindness is making the season brighter for our neighbors.
Your kindness is making the season brighter for our neighbors.
December 3, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Thank you to everyone who gave so generously on Giving Tuesday! Because of you, we raised $5,554.70 for Project Holiday — enough to provide 185 local families with all the groceries they need to cook a warm holiday meal together.
Your kindness is making the season brighter for our neighbors.
Your kindness is making the season brighter for our neighbors.
Join us on December 12 for a Project Holiday Kickoff celebration at Wildwood Smokehouse & Saloon!🎶 As the start of our annual Project Holiday Distribution approaches, we want to help kick it off together with a music-filled night of fun. Get tickets here www.tixr.com/groups/wildw...
December 3, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Join us on December 12 for a Project Holiday Kickoff celebration at Wildwood Smokehouse & Saloon!🎶 As the start of our annual Project Holiday Distribution approaches, we want to help kick it off together with a music-filled night of fun. Get tickets here www.tixr.com/groups/wildw...
⏰ Just a few hours left in Giving Tuesday!
You can still make a big impact before the day ends.
Let’s finish strong. Give $30 tonight and help a neighbor and their family celebrate the season with dignity and joy. 💙🍽️
builtbycommunity.org/project-holiday
You can still make a big impact before the day ends.
Let’s finish strong. Give $30 tonight and help a neighbor and their family celebrate the season with dignity and joy. 💙🍽️
builtbycommunity.org/project-holiday
Project Holiday | CommUnity Crisis Services
Project Holiday It's been a difficult year for so many in our community. From inflation to SNAP benefit cuts, families are struggling to stretch their ...
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December 3, 2025 at 12:45 AM
⏰ Just a few hours left in Giving Tuesday!
You can still make a big impact before the day ends.
Let’s finish strong. Give $30 tonight and help a neighbor and their family celebrate the season with dignity and joy. 💙🍽️
builtbycommunity.org/project-holiday
You can still make a big impact before the day ends.
Let’s finish strong. Give $30 tonight and help a neighbor and their family celebrate the season with dignity and joy. 💙🍽️
builtbycommunity.org/project-holiday