Donations Needed!

We need donations for our new refugee families arriving in Des Moines and we have multiple ways you can help!

1. Choose items from one or more of the 4 wish lists below and the items will be sent directly to our office! A receipt can be emailed or mailed to you. 

Kitchen

Household

Hygiene

Cleaning

2. Review and select items from our donation request list.

We also accept select furniture at our Des Moines location depending on the need and condition of the pieces. We are not accepting furniture at our Iowa City office at this time. Contact us at [email protected] for more information!

3. Donate a Welcome Kit!

Using items from the donation request list above, these themed totes are filled with bathroom, kitchen, bedding, and other critical items. If interested, please email [email protected] and we will email you a list of options currently needed. For whichever kits you donate, you must tape a description of what is inside the tub/basket on the outside and checkmark what is inside. See below for the different kits we need:

Housewarming Kit (please pack in a laundry basket or tote bag):

•  2 pocket folders
• 1 notebook 
• 2 pens
•  2 pencils
• 1 wall or pocket calendar
• 1 box of black tea bags
• 1 bag of hard candies

School Supply Kit (pack everything in the backpack)

• 1 backpack (new or very gently used)
•  4 spiral notebooks
• 1 pack loose leaf paper
• 4 pocket folders
• 1 pack #2 pencils
• 1 pack of pens
• 1 box of colored pencils
• 1 box of markers
• 1 safety scissors 

Meal Service kit (new items preferred, please pack in a clear plastic tub)

• 6 plates
• 6 bowls
• 6 cups
• 6 teacups / mugs
• 2 serving spoons
• 1 soup ladle
• 8 forks, spoons, and knives
• 1 silverware tray
• 2 dish towels
•  2 potholders 

Meal Prep Kit (new preferred, pack what you can in a clear plastic tote and use a box for overflow) 

• 2 large mixing bowls
• 1 cutting board
• 1 package of plastic food containers
• 1 pot with a lid
• 1 skillet/frying pan
• 1 glass or ceramic baking dish
• 1 baking sheet
• 1 large chef's knife
• 2 small paring knives
• 1 set of cooking utensils (spatula, flipper etc.)
• 1 wooden spoon

Kitchen Supplies Kit (new only, packed in trash can) 

• 1 large trash can
• 1 pack of large trash bags
• 1 liquid dish soap
• 1 hand soap
• 2 dish sponges
• 1 dish drying rack
• 4 dish rags
• 4 hand towels
• 2 potholders
• 2 can openers
• 1 pair of scissors
• 2 rolls of paper towels 

Cleaning kit (new only, pack what you can in the laundry basket) 

•  1 laundry basket
• 1 mop and mop bucket
• 1 broom and dustpan
• 2 cleaning rags
• 2 sponges
• 1 all-purpose cleaning spray
•  2 disinfecting wipes
• 1 toilet brush
• 1 toilet bowl cleaner
• 1 laundry detergent
• 2 rolls of paper towels 

Hygiene kit (new only, packed in clear plastic tub)

• 4 toothbrushes
• 2 toothpaste
• 4 bars of soap
• 2 bottles of shampoo
• 1 Vaseline
• 1 body lotion
• 1 first aid kit
• 2 boxes of tissues
• 2 men's deodorant
• 2 women's deodorant
• 1 pack of men's razors
• 1 shaving cream
• 1 pack of feminine hygiene pads (no tampons)
•  1 nail clipper

Bathroom kit (new only, packed in clear plastic tub or laundry basket)

• 1 small trash can
• 1 package of small trash bags
• 4 new bath towels, hand towels, and wash cloths
•  1 shower curtain and set of rings
• 1 bath mat
• 2 hand soaps
• 1 package of toilet paper

Queen Bedding kit (new only, packed in clear plastic tub or laundry basket)

• 1 set of queen-sized sheets
• 1 queen-sized comforter
• 1 large blanket
• 2 new pillows with pillow cases

Twin bedding kit (new only, packed in clear plastic tub or laundry basket)

• 1 set of twin-sized sheets
• 1 twin comforter
• 1 blanket
• 1 pillow with pillow case 

Baby kit (new only, packed in clear plastic tub)

• 3 packs of baby wipes
• 1 diaper cream
• 3 bottles
• 1 sippy cup
• 1 pacifier
• 1 swaddle
• 1 baby blanket
• 1 baby soap
• 1 baby lotion
• 1 small toy (example: rattle)

Items accepted anytime, do not have to be in a kit:

• Gift cards (Aldi, Walmart, Visa) 
• Adult and child winter hats, gloves, scarves
• Large stock pots with lids
• Tea kettles, electric or stovetop 
• Rice cookers 
• Vacuum cleaners 
• Plastic hangers, adult and children 
• 9v batteries 
• Fans 
• Diapers of all sizes 
• Shower curtain rods 
• Umbrellas 
• Light bulbs 
• Soccer balls 
• Coloring books and crayons 
• New Pack N Plays and bassinets 
• Car seats and booster seats
• Smart TVs (or Roku) 
• Microwaves  
• Laptops & smartphones no more than 6 years old  
• Sewing machines in good working condition

Thank you so much for your support. If you wish to contribute with financial donations, you can visit our link here!