Donations Needed!

We are in need of donations for our new refugee families arriving in Des Moines. Choose 1 of 2 ways to help!

• Please 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

OR

• Donate a Welcome Kit! These are themed totes filled with bathroom, kitchen, bedding and other critical item. If interested, please email      [email protected] and we will email you a list of options. For whichever kits you decide to donate, you will need to 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 are in need of:

Housewarming Kit (please pack in a 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, and gift cards for coats
• Large stock pots w/lid 
• Tea kettle, electric or stovetop 
• Rice cookers 
• Vacuum cleaners 
• Plastic hangers, adult and children 
• 9v batteries 
• Fans 
• Diapers, all sizes 
• Shower curtain rods 
• Umbrellas 
• Light bulbs 
• Soccer balls 
• Coloring books and crayons 
• New Pack N Plays and bassinets 

Thank you!