In-Kind Donations

IN-KIND DONATIONS ARE CURRENTLY ON HOLD FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL. We will resume collecting in-kind items in May and thank you for your patience. 

YWRC participants continue to rely on in-kind donations from the community to access basic supplies. Requests for in-kind donations are currently being limited to critical items necessary to clients and their families during this period of social/physical distancing.

Ready to help? Contact us via email. You may also ship critical need items directly to our office via our Target Registry.

Current Critical Need Items: 

• 2T/3T and 4T/5T Pull-Ups
• Sanitizing Supplies: disinfecting wipes, hand sanitizer
• Menstrual Pads: medium, heavy, and overnight
• Grocery or Gas gift cards
• Full-Size Shampoo and Conditioner; especially for curly, kinky, coiled hair
• Unscented Baby Wipes
• Laundry Detergent
• Lip Balm
• Dish and Hand Soap
• Fabric pleated or Olson design with filter pocket masks

Mailing address: 818 5th Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309 

Ready to help? Contact us via email.

*We DO NOT accept car seats, clothing or travel-size personal care items.