West Des Moines, IA

Your donations of non-perishable food help keep our pantry full. West Des Moines Human Services is one of 14 DMARC Food Pantry sites providing emergency food to local neighbors in need.

How to Donate Food

You can drop off food at our office or look for the DMARC red barrels at your local grocery store.

Office Location:
West Des Moines Human Services
139 6th Street

Please ring the doorbell at the donation doors on the southeast corner of the building. A volunteer or staff member will help you and provide a receipt.

Donation Hours

• Monday - Thursday: 8:30 am to 3:00 pm.
• Tuesday Evenings: 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm.
• Fridays: 8:30 am to 12:00 pm.

To drop off donations outside of these hours, please call us at 515-222-3663 to make arrangements.

Host a Food Drive

Interested in organizing a collection drive? Email us at HumanServices@wdm.iowa.gov to learn how you can partner with us to help the community.

We provide personal care items to our Food Pantry visitors and need these supplies year-round. You can help by dropping off items at our office or ordering directly from our online wishlist.

How to Donate

Items can be delivered to our office or shipped directly to us:

• In Person: Drop off items at 139 6th Street. Please ring the doorbell at the donation doors on the southeast corner of the building. A volunteer or staff member will assist you and provide a receipt.
• Online: Order from our Amazon Wish List and items will be shipped directly to our office.

Donation Hours

• Monday - Thursday: 8:30 am to 3:00 pm
• Tuesday Evenings: 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm
• Fridays: 8:30 am to 12:00 pm

Items Currently Needed

We gratefully accept the following items:

• Shampoo and Conditioner
• Diapers and Diaper Wipes
• Laundry Detergent
• Soap and Deodorant
• Toilet Paper
• Toothpaste and Toothbrushes

If you have questions or need to arrange a drop-off outside of these hours, please call us at 515-222-3663.

We use an annual "Need of the Month" schedule to help keep our personal care shelves stocked. You can help by dropping off these items at our office or ordering directly from our Amazon Wish List to have them shipped to us.

How to Donate

Donations can be delivered to our office at 139 6th Street. Please ring the doorbell at the donation doors on the southeast corner of the building. A volunteer or staff member will assist you and provide a receipt.

2026 Donation Schedule

If you have questions or need to arrange a drop-off outside of our standard hours, please call us at 515-222-3663.

We accept donations of gently used clothing to help local residents.

How to Donate

Donations can be dropped off at our office:

West Des Moines Human Services
139 6th Street

Please ring the doorbell at the donation doors on the southeast corner of the building. A volunteer or staff member will assist you and provide a receipt.

Donation Hours

• Monday - Thursday: 8:30 am to 3:00 pm
• Tuesday Evenings: 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm
• Fridays: 8:30 am to 12:00 pm

If you have questions or need to donate outside of these hours, please call us at 515-222-3663.

Organizing a donation drive is a great way to help our community. You can host a drive with your neighborhood, business, school, or social group. We can even provide signage to help your event succeed!

Our needs change throughout the year. Please call us at 515-222-3663 to find out which items we need most right now. When you are ready to start, please fill out our Donation Drive Registration form.

Donation Drive Ideas

• Food Drive
• Personal Care Items
• Clothing or Winter Outerwear
• Housewares
• Baby Diapers and Wipes
• School Supplies
• Toys and Teen Gifts

Each year, West Des Moines Human Services helps more than 400 households by providing holiday food vouchers and gifts for children. These programs help brighten the season and reduce stress for local families during the holidays.

How You Can Help

We encourage local businesses, clubs, and individuals to participate in our holiday giving programs. Your support makes a direct difference for our neighbors in need.

• Check for Updates: Please visit our website in September for the latest information on holiday giving and how to sign up.
• Contact Us: If you have questions about sponsoring a family or donating to our holiday programs, please call us at 515-222-3663.