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A new coat for a child or a meal for a mother makes all the difference.
Catholic Charities cares for more than 35,000 individuals every year which takes a massive amount of resources. We rely on community support to help us go above and beyond in caring for the needs of those we serve. Many hands make for light work and more impact. Donations and collections from families, groups, churches and businesses support the programs and services within Catholic Charities.
We are committed to providing our clients with a complete circle of care to help them succeed.
Donated materials help many different types of people. Donations of diapers, wipes and personal hygiene items support families and individuals receiving care across all our programs. To make a big impact, consider participating in the Catholic Charities’ 100 Challenge by collecting 100 personal care items.
You can always shop our programs Amazon Wish Lists to see some of the most currently needed items.
- Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault program wish list
- Emergency Family Shelter wish list
- Food Pantry wish list
- Refugee Services wish list
We do accept furniture donations! Please contact Director of Development, Bobbi Jo Smith at bsmith@catholiccharitiesdm.org for inquiries or to set up a donation drop-off time.
We do accept baby items! All of our programs have a need for baby diapers, wipes and formula.
Donations can be brought to our main office location at 601 Grand Ave., Des Moines, IA, 50309. Larger donations, like furniture, can be brought to the Catholic Charities’ warehouse at 3 College Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314 every Monday from 12 pm – 4 pm.
To celebrate Catholic Charities’ Centennial year, we’ve created the Catholic Charities’ 100 Challenge! Collect 100 personal care and hygiene items to help alleviate the immediate needs of those we serve.
