Shelter House Iowa City – Food Distribution Center

Shelter House is a nonprofit organization based in Iowa City that has served the homeless community since 1983. Operating from its main location at 429 Southgate Avenue, Shelter House provides a 70-bed emergency shelter open 24/7 along with 47 permanent supportive housing units across four homes and an apartment building. The organization offers comprehensive support services including housing assistance, employment programs, and mental health recovery to help individuals and families move beyond homelessness, while also partnering with community organizations to advocate for systemic change.