Community Services
Every Saturday morning at JB Young Center - Blessing Box Items are distributed on a rotating basis.
One week - Laundry
One week - Cleaning
One week - Hygiene
One week - Paper products
Distribution is from:
8 am to 9 am
Salvation Army is a partner with PUNCH Group. We help support their programs and they lend us volunteers for our events. They are located at
100 Kirkwood Boulevard in Davenport. Need food or other assistance visit them. They provide Hope everyday.
PUNCH Info and Games
Salvation Army is a partner with PUNCH Group. We help support their programs and they lend us volunteers for our events. They are located at
100 Kirkwood Boulevard in Davenport. Need food or other assistance visit them. They provide Hope everyday.
Salvation Army Food Pantry and Assistance Programs
Salvation Army is a partner with PUNCH Group. We help support their programs and they lend us volunteers for our events. They are located at
100 Kirkwood Boulevard in Davenport. Need food or other assistance visit them. They provide Hope everyday. Need Volunteers for Food Pantry and other programs go to
https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/davenport/
for more information.
The Center
The Center is a program that PUNCH partners with to help assist the homeless and low income families in our community. In the building there is also a food pantry and thrift store there is information on the days and hours on The Center website.
They have meals available for breakfast and lunch. They have support programs to help with jobs, mental health, laundry, showers, clothing, and many more. Volunteers to help with meals and other projects is always welcomed. Go to the website for more information:
About PUNCH
People Uniting Neighbors and Churches
Who is PUNCH?
We are the people of the Hilltop Neighborhood Churches that care about our neighbors and neighborhood. Thank you for taking the time to become acquainted with our ministries.
PUNCH is a neighborhood ministry of the churches of the Davenport Hilltop. Working together to make this a better place to live and work.
You can call (563)323-4435 to listen to a daily devotional and leave us a message or request for assistance anytime.
Our Logo
Our symbol is the Cross in front of the pineapple. The pineapple is the symbol of hospitality and that is the type of neighborhood we hope to create – one of friendliness and hospitality.
Thank You Quad Cities for all
your
support to our
Community
Donations for Blessing Box
Can be made during the year and dropped off at First Baptist Church, 1401 N Perry Street or Third Missionary Baptist Church, 222 West 14th Street.
Community Events 2025
Free Produce and Herbs at the Community Gardens
We also have a community garden located on Third Missionary Baptist Property located on 14th & Harrison.
Community Gardens for 2025 are located at
1401 North Perry Street (Behind First Baptist off 14th or 15th Street)
If you would like to help plant call (563)323-2765.
If you have any questions about the garden feel free to call or send your information and question through our contact form at the bottom of the page.
Events in 2025
Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 19 11:30 am to 1:00 pm at Herrington Park in Davenport, Iowa. Lots of Easter Eggs for the kids, Easter Bunny, Games, Free Lunch, and Prizes. Join us for this great family event.
June 14, 2025 - Juneteenth Celebration down on the levee at LeClaire Park - Saturday, June 14 from 11 am to 4 pm
July 26, 2025 - BIX Fest at The Center parking lot - Brass Band and treats shared with spectators during race.
August - September 2025 - Memorial to the Lost Display - to remember and honor those lost in our community to violence. At the end of the moving display a remembrance celebration will be held at The Center.
Trunk or Treat - Friday, October 31, 2025 - 5 pm to 6:30 pm
Thanksgiving Free Dinner - Thursday, November 27 - 11 am to 1 pm at First Baptist Church at 1401 N Perry Street, Davenport, IA
Many other programs and events will be upcoming and promoted on our website so please check back often so you do not miss out.
Memorial to the Lost 2024
Shirts will be at these locations:
August 3 First Presbyterian Church - 1702 Iowa St.
August 17 Rock Church – 510 E. 15th St.
August 24 Third Missionary Baptist Church - 222 W. 14th St.
August 31 First Baptist Church of Davenport - 1401 Perry St.
September 7 Sacred Heart Cathedral – 422 E. 10th St.
September 14 Trinity Episcopal Cathedral - 121 W. 12th St.
September 21 Bethel AME Church - 323 W. 11th St.
September 28 St. John’s United Methodist Church - 109 E. 14th St.
Moved on each Saturday at 9:30 am from church to next church with a devotional
and prayer at 10 am.
Please join us for a Day of Remembrance at The Center, 1411 Brady St. on Sunday, October 6 at 1:00 p.m. We will spend time remembering and honoring our loved ones, and supporting each
COMMUNITY -
OUR PUNCH LEADERS
WORK AND PLAY TOGETHER
PASTOR JEFF FROM ST. JOHN'S UNITED METHODIST / PUNCH SECRETARY AND FRANK HOLLEY LEADER FROM THIRD MISSIONARY BAPTIST / PUNCH PRESIDENT - PLAYED GOLF TOGETHER TO STRENGTH THOSE BONDS OF COMMUNITY AND WORKING TOGETHER ON THE HILLTOP IN DAVENPORT.
