Non-perishable food items donated to the DMARC red barrels at your local grocery store keep our food pantry full! West Des Moines Human Services is one of 14 DMARC  Food Pantry sites in the Greater Des Moines area to provide emergency food to individuals and families in need.

Donations may be delivered to 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 donation receipt.

Monday - Thursday: 8:30 am to 3 pm

Fridays: 8:30 am to 12 pm

Tuesday Evenings: 4:30 pm to 6 pm

Please call 515-222-3663 to make arrangements to donate outside of these donation hours.

Contact HumanServices@wdm.iowa.gov to learn more about hosting a donation drive for our Food Pantry! 

Personal care items are available for Food Pantry visitors and are needed on an ongoing basis.

Donations may be delivered to 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 donation receipt.

Monday - Thursday: 8:30 am to 3 pm

Fridays: 8:30 am to 12 pm

Tuesday Evenings: 4:30 pm to 6 pm

You can also order from our Amazon Wish List and the items will be shipped directly to us!

Amazon - Personal Care Pantry Wish List 

• Shampoo
• Diapers & diaper wipes
• Laundry detergent
• Soap
• Toilet paper
• Deodorant
• Toothpaste & toothbrushes

We have set up an annual "need of the month" schedule to help stock our personal care shelves and to encourage donations. These items are listed on our Amazon Wish List and the items will be shipped directly to us!

Donations may be delivered to 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 donation receipt.

January       
Toilet Paper & Facial Tissues
February     
Feminine Hygiene Products
March           
Laundry Detergent 
April             
Toothpaste & Toothbrushes
May               
Soap & Deodorant
June               
Diapers & Wipes
July               
School Supplies
August         
Shampoo & Conditioner
September 
Laundry Detergent
October       
Winter Apparel (coats, boots, hats, mittens, scarves, etc.)
November   
Toys & Teen Gift Donations
December 
Toys & Teen Gift Donations  

Donations may be delivered to our office:

West Des Moines Human Services
139 6th Street, West Des Moines

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 donation receipt.

Donation Hours: 

Monday - Thursday: 
8:30 am to 3 pm

Fridays: 
8:30 am to 12 pm

Tuesday Evenings: 
4:30 pm to 6 pm

Please call 515-222-3663 with any questions or to make arrangements to donate outside of this time frame. 

Items Not Accepted Include: 

• Used Stuffed Animals 
• Used Bed Pillows 
• Car Seats 
• Cribs & Playpens 
• Baby Equipment 
• Mattresses
• Medical Equipment 
• Box Televisions 
• Major Appliances
• Microwaves 
• Building Supplies
• Household Chemicals 
• Computers
• Furniture 
• Outdoor Items 
• Non-Working Items
• Torn,Stained,Broken or Dirty Items 

Organize a donation drive within your neighborhood, business, school, church, club, or friends/family. We can provide signage. Our needs change throughout the year - please contact us at 515-222-3663 for more information on partnering with West Des Moines Human Services. 

Fill out our online Donation Drive Registration form to express interest in hosting a drive. A member of our team will follow up with your request. 

Donation Drive Ideas Include:

• Food Drive
• Personal Care Drive
• Clothing Drive
• Winter Outerwear Drive
• Housewares Drive
• Baby Diapers & Wipes Drive
• School Supply Drive
• Toy & Teen Gift Drive  

West Des Moines Human Services assists more than 400 households with holiday food vouchers and gifts for children each year. Local businesses, clubs, and private individuals are encouraged to participate in our holiday giving programs which brighten what often is a stressful time for struggling families. Check our website for holiday giving information in September. 

For more information please contact us at 515-222-3663.