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In-Kind Donations

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

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Summer Program Item Needs

Summer Programs are just around the corner! Lunches are included in these programs as one way we can help counteract food insecurity and ensure all participants are taken care of during groups.

Here’s where you come in – can you help provide lunches for participants? During mid-June through the beginning of August, we will need to fill 31 days with lunches. 15 lunches are needed for each day of programs. Sign up for a specific day(s) by using our Meal Train link here or by contacting Volunteer Coordinator, Susana, for available dates, more details, and to sign up.

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Year Round Item Needs and Donation Information:

In-kind donations are accepted via no-contact drop-off in the YWRC entryway Monday – Thursday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Fridays 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. You may also ship critical need items directly to our office via our Target Registry.

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

Current Items Needed: (bolded items represent the greatest need)

  • Diapers, sizes 5 – 7
  • Pull-Ups, sizes 2T – 5T
  • Menstrual (fragrance free) pads with wings
  • Full-size deodorant
  • Full-size body wash
  • Full-size shampoo
  • Full-size conditioner 
  • Full-size toothpaste
  • Lip balm/chapstick
  • Full-size body lotion
  • Baby formula
  • Unscented baby wipes
  • Laundry detergent

Thank you! Because of the generosity of this community, we are currently well stocked with the following items. This list shows items we accept, but that are NOT currently of need:

  • New teethers for babies
  • Menstrual discs 
  • Tampons
  • Diapers, sizes newborn – 4

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 Monday – Thursday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. or Fridays 8:30 a.m. – noon. You may also ship critical need items directly to our office via our Target Registry.

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

Questions? Ready to help? Contact Susana at 515.244.4901 or via email.