In-Kind Donations

In-kind donations are accepted via no-contact drop-off in the YWRC entryway on Fridays, 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. 

YWRC participants continue to rely on in-kind donations from our generous community to access basic supplies. 

Current Needed Items: (* denotes high need)

• *Diapers, size 6 
• *Unscented Baby Wipes
• *Full-size deodorant
• Full-Size Shampoo and Conditioner for curly, kinky, coiled hair
• Full-size body wash
• Full-size toothpaste
• Baby/toddler sunscreen
• Laundry Detergent
• Lip Balm
• Dish and Hand Soap
• Bug spray/repellent
• Sanitizing supplies: disinfecting wipes, hand sanitizer
• Menstrual discs 
• Grocery or Gas gift cards

Please note: We DO NOT accept car seats, clothing, rice cereal, or travel-size personal care items.

Ready to help? Drop off items in our building’s entryway on Fridays, 8:30 a.m. – noon or contact us via email. You may also ship critical need items directly to our office via our Target Registry.

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

Ready to help? Contact us via email.