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CommUnity Crisis Services
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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
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...
December 17, 2025 at 10:29 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
December 17, 2025 at 6:45 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!
December 17, 2025 at 6:02 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...
December 17, 2025 at 3:30 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...
December 12, 2025 at 10:35 PM
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
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
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/
December 10, 2025 at 4:00 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
December 9, 2025 at 7:25 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. 💕❄️
December 8, 2025 at 7:30 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/
December 7, 2025 at 9:45 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
December 6, 2025 at 5:01 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/
December 5, 2025 at 4:32 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.
December 5, 2025 at 4:15 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.

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December 4, 2025 at 10:13 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.
December 4, 2025 at 7:12 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!
December 3, 2025 at 6:45 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.
December 3, 2025 at 5:01 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...
December 3, 2025 at 3:17 PM
It’s Giving Tuesday! 💙

Project Holiday is just two weeks away, and a $30 gift today provides all the groceries a local family needs to make a warm, home-cooked holiday meal together.

Help make the season brighter for a neighbor. 🎁🍽️

builtbycommunity.org/project-holiday
December 2, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Toy Redistribution alert!❤️🪀 If you are looking to find affordable (free) toy gifts, or just want your gently used toys to go towards making a child happy this holiday season, visit www.ictoyredistribution.org for more information! #kidsgifts #kidsgiftsandtoys
November 29, 2025 at 5:45 PM
BIG thank you to the Indian Association of Iowa City Area for their donation of 1,093 pounds of food! Your support will fill the bellies and hearts of so many of our neighbors. 💕🥫 #ThankYou #FeedYourNeighbors
November 28, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving weekend, neighbors!

Our offices, the food bank, and Financial Support are closed until Monday, Dec. 1, but our crisis services are available 24/7/365.

Having turkey woes? Rough family conversations? Overwhelmed? We're here to help and lend a listening ear.
November 27, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Reminder that the Food Bank, Financial Support, and our administrative offices will be closed November 27-29.

Have a safe and happy holiday!
November 25, 2025 at 8:05 PM