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Donation Services | Families Forward

3001 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50312

Home Connection, The

Eligibility

Open to all individuals

Required documents

None

Hours

Donations accepted Mon-Fri 7 am-7 pm
(515) 244-9748
Voice·

Main Phone

Application process

If bringing 5 or more bags/boxes to the Bidwell Pantry, please call ahead, no more than 2 bags for The Home Connection unless calling ahead

Fees

None

Service area

Dallas County, IA Jasper County, IA Madison County, IA Marion County, IA Polk County, IA Warren County, IA

Accepts donations of new or gently-used items are needed for our clothing and household pantry. Items need to be clean, in good condition, in working order, and include all pieces. Damaged or broken items may be turned away. Donations should not be left outside. **Please Note: If you are bringing more than 5 boxes or bags of donations to the Bidwell Pantry, please schedule a delivery time. Contact Missy Reams by email at [email protected] or by phone at 515-244-6251 option 5 to schedule a delivery time. Items dropped off at The Home Connection cannot exceed 2 bags unless calling ahead. 

Last Assured

10/08/2025

Providing organization

Families Forward

Offers social service programs to the community.