You can help us serve homeless and hungry men, women and children by donating food and supplies. Below are lists are of our current most-needed items.
Interested in hosting a donation drive? Please email us (or give us a call at 515-265-7272) and we’ll provide all the details and delivery instructions you need.
Want a super easy, super convenient way to help meet our supply needs? Check out our Amazon Wish List for women or for men. You can order items from Amazon and even have them shipped straight to us, if you like. If you choose to ship directly to us, the address for our administrative offices is 5075 E. University, Suite B, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327.
Current Food Needs
- Bottled Water
- #10 Cans of Fruits or Vegetables (green beans, corn, tomatoes, tomato paste, fruit)
- Ground Meat
- Beef, Chicken, Pork
- Cheese—shredded, all varieties
- Coffee
- Pasta/Egg Noodles
- Dairy products
Current Supply Needs
- Men’s deodorant
- Men’s crew socks (white)
- Men’s underwear (white briefs, new)
- Men’s hand cream
- Men’s razors
- Baby wipes
- Paper towels
- Kleenex
- High-efficiency laundry detergent pods
Items for men can be dropped off at Bethel Mission (1310 6th Avenue in Des Moines) and items for women can be delivered to Hope Ministries Center for Women and Children (3800 E Douglas Avenue in Des Moines).