Mahaska Safe Kids

Mahaska Safe Kids Preventing Child Abuse Is Everyone's Responsibility Mahaska Safe Kids provides what is called the "Third Dose" of the program.

Our current program, The Period of Purple Crying Program, is being promoted in collaboration with Mahaska Health Parthership's Public Health Department. According to the National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome, infant crying is the number one trigger for shaken baby syndrome incidents. The Period of Purple Crying Program is introduced to families with the birth of a new baby and is reinforced by p

rograms such as the visiting nurses program, Parents as Teachers, Helping Hands and other such programs that work with families in the home. We present the program to clubs, service groups, parent groups, and any other community members that might want to know how they can use the Period of Purple Crying program to help support those with crying infants.

03/29/2026

Please help spread the word about Jim Gill concerts returning to southeast Iowa. Feel free to print, post, and share at will! All activities are open to the public and free of charge.

Friday March 27th 2026
5:30pm Concert, activities and resource tables following
St. Paul's United Methodist Church
803 Clearview Dr
Williamsburg, IA.

Saturday March 28th 2026
10:00am Concert, Day of the Child Activities following
Westland Mall
550 S Gear Ave
West Burlington, IA

Saturday March 28th 2026
3:00pm Concert, activities and resource tables following
YMCA
2126 Plank Rd
Keokuk, IA

Friday April 24th 2026
5:30pm Concert, activities and resource tables following
Pickwick Early Childhood Center
1306 West Williams St
Ottumwa, IA

06/27/2025

Attention users! Don't forget, your bucks expire quarterly, with the next expiration coming up at the end of June! Make sure you spend your bucks and bring home your fresh fruit and veggie favorites before the quarter comes to a close later this month. 🫐🥒

Learn more and check when future expirations take place on our FAQ: https://www.iowahealthieststate.com/doubleupfaq

06/25/2025

Here's what’s on the menu for the upcoming week of summer meals. No cost, no signup—just show up! 😎

Healthy Kids Iowa – Summer 2025Expanded access to healthy foods for kids all summer long!📍 Location in Mahaska County:Os...
06/25/2025

Healthy Kids Iowa – Summer 2025

Expanded access to healthy foods for kids all summer long!

📍 Location in Mahaska County:
Oskaloosa Food Pantry
1701 3rd Ave. E Suite 9
Oskaloosa, IA 52577
(Behind the main building, in the alley)

🕒 When:
•Mondays: 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
•Wednesdays: by appointment only
•Thursdays: 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
•1st Friday of each month: 4:00 - 6:00 PM
•3rd Saturday of each month: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

✅ Who’s Eligible?

Households at 185% or below the Federal Poverty Level (FPL)

Households with children aged 4–18

Families already eligible for TEFAP (The Emergency Food Assistance Program) with children 4–18

📝 How it Works:

Visit the participating food pantry

Complete the TEFAP application on-site

Self-attest to your eligibility

🍎 What You Get:

Up to $40/month of healthy food per eligible child

Includes fruits, veggies, dairy, grains, and proteins

Available once per month, June–August

⚠️ Families may only visit one site per month for this program

Questions? Contact your local pantry or visit the Iowa HHS website for more details.

https://hhs.iowa.gov/find-healthy-kids-iowa-location?field_location__areas_value=mahaska

06/25/2025

Oskaloosa Summer Lunch Program
Every Wednesday, June 4– August 13
5 convenient locations throughout Oskaloosa

Pick up free breakfast and lunch for the entire week — all in one visit.
Ages 18 & Younger, ONE PICK UP PER CHILD. No Income Limits. One stop provides meals for the whole week.

Help keep summer healthy and hunger-free.

04/26/2024
04/26/2024

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52577

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