Theisen’s Home, Farm and Auto stores has announced donations totaling $350,000 to benefit children and families in the communities where their stores are located.

In Ames, a total of $15,800 dollars is being donated to eight different agencies.

Eight agencies in Marshalltown will share in nearly $12,000 in grants.

Donations are also headed to agencies in Grinnell, Iowa Falls, and Newton.

All told 242 nonprofits in 24 communities will receive the company’s More For Your Community grants.