Pays for one person to stay at our shelter for one month
Pays for one person to take the test toward their GED
Feeds one person three times a day for one week
Pays for one person to stay at the shelter for one night
Pays for a week's worth of transportation to jobs, education and training opportunities
Digital Donations Options
Mail-In Donations
To donate via mail, please download, print, and complete the donation form by clicking here.
Address mail-in donations to:
Central Iowa Shelter & Services
205 15th Street
Des Moines, IA 50309
Donate Leftovers
Make your meals matter.
Your unserved leftover food can become meals for Central Iowa Shelter & Services. To donate, call 515-284-5719.
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Top Needs
Cash Donations
Aspirin, Antacid, Pain-killer, Band-aids, Cough Drops, Cold/Flu Medications (without alcohol)
Travel-size Shampoo and Soap, Toothpaste, Razors, Combs, Personal-size Deodorant, Feminine
Hygiene Products (without plastic applicators)
Bus Tokens, Laundry Detergent and Bleach, Coffee
Hats, Gloves, Mittens, Scarves, Socks, Underwear (in various sizes)
Commercial Mop Buckets/Cotton Mops and Mop Handles