Free Fairfield Health Resources and Events
Fairfield Cares Helpful Village – Volunteer Support at Home
Are health issues making it harder to live independently at home? Whether it’s a short term or long term situation, a little support could make all the difference! The Fairfield Cares Helpful Village has volunteers that can help with tasks such as shopping, transportation, light housekeeping, etc. Website: fairfieldcares.helpfulvillage.com. Email: [email protected]. Phone: (641) 657-4311.
Free Food Resources
First Baptist Church. 205 W. Broadway, Family Meal, Wednesdays 5:30 pm
First Lutheran Church. 201 W Briggs St, Drive By Supper, Tuesdays 4-5:15 pm.
Golden Magnolia Sanctuary’s Stone Soup Community Kitchen. 200 S Main St, Thursday-Saturday, 5:30 – 8:00 pm, pay as you may for vegan meals. Little Free Food Pantry in parking lot to west of building.
MANNA (Meeting Ageless Nutritional Needs Abundantly). Foodbank groceries, delivery available. In cooperation with First United Methodist Church and FoodBank of Iowa. Call Stephen Ernst at 641-919-6352.
Methodist Church Home Delivery. Available at the first of the month. Program has income guidelines and is also available for the elderly and disabled. 641-472-2879, 201 N. Court St.
Nazarene Family Center – Iowa Food Bank. First Tuesday of each month, unless there’s a scheduled event, then it’s on Thursday of that same week. North 6th and W. Briggs Ave.
Optimae Recovery & Resource Center – 301 W. Burlington Avenue. Free lunches, activities, and programming five days a week. Mental health resource. 641-209-6687
The Lord’s Cupboard. 303 N. 4th St. Free food program with income guidelines. Open 1-3:30 Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri. 1:00-5:00 on Wednesdays.
For Little Free Pantry Locations, search for Jefferson County Little Free Pantries on FaceBook.
Health Related Support Groups and Events
Adult Survivors of Child Abuse. Golden Magnolia, 200 S. Main St, south side of building. 1st Monday each month, 5:00 pm. [email protected]
ALANON Family Group. New Life Com. Church, 500 W. Washington Ave., Sat & Tues noon, for family and friends of alcoholics. Contact: [email protected], 888-4al-anon.
Cancer Support Group. Fairfield Public Library, 1st Thursday of month, 3-5 pm. 641-472-6551 ext. 1
Caregiver Support Group: Jefferson County Health Center, Conf Rm C, 1st Thurs of month, 3:30 pm.
Dementia Caregivers Support Group. Golden Magnolia Sanctuary, 1st Sat of month, 10 am, 505-320-5719.
Diabetes Support Group. Jefferson County Health Center, Conf Rm C. Contact Amy Martin at 641-269-4203 or [email protected] for future dates.
Food Addiction Group. Fairfield First United Methodist Church, Wednesdays, 6-7:30 pm.
Free Workout Class. Fairfield Community Center, Wednesdays, 2:45 pm. Email: [email protected]
Movement Training for Parkinson’s Disease. Fairfield Community Center. Wednesdays, 2:45 – 3:30. APDA. (515) 207-6296, [email protected].
Parkinson’s Monthly Support Group. Jefferson County Health Center, Conf Rm C, 1st Thursday of month, 10:00 am, 641-469-4353 or [email protected].
Public Health Wellness Support. Fairfield Public Library, 4th Tuesday of month. Wellness check with Public Health Nurse. Blood pressure check, wellness tips, referrals to community resources as needed.
Senior Social at The Well. Every Thursday, 12:30 – 4:30 pm. Games and other activities for seniors. Coffee and snacks included. 1700 S. Main Street. Free admission.
Clothing
African Violets Foundation. 54 S. B St. Tues & Fri, 9 am -12 noon. Wed, 5-7 pm. Free Clothing.
Medical Equipment
Helping Hands, First Christian Church. Wheelchairs, crutches, and more, to borrow at no charge. Call 641-472-2520 before noon.
Transportation
10-15 Transit, D.R.I.V.E. initiative. State and federally funded public transportation inside or beyond Fairfield. No charge for veterans, $2/ride for non-veterans. Charges increase with distance. Rides must be arranged 24 hours in advance at 641-683-2024 or 800-227-6390.
Helpful Information and Recordings
Jefferson County Health Resource Directory:
https://jeffersoncounty.iowa.gov/wp-content/uploads/filr/249192/JC-Health-Resource-Directory-WEB.pdf
Fairfield Cares Past Events
To see these all of these videos, click on the link below
https://fairfieldcares.helpfulvillage.com/pages/10044-videos-of-past-events/show2
October 4, 2025, Michael Wagler, Director of AARP for Iowa
“Strengthening Our Community with AARP”
April 26, 2025, Introducing the Helpful Village project.
2024 “Envisioning Our Dying” Video Series
3 topics from this presentation at the Fairfield Public Library:
Part 1 - What Are the Levels of Care:
Who Pays? Explores Independent Living, Home Care, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing Care, and Hospice
Part 2 - Be Prepared: End of Life Finances and Legalities.
Part 3 - Five Wishes. Let others know exactly how you want to be treated if you get seriously ill.
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