Donation Services | Families Forward
Resource Name:Donation Services | Families Forward
address
3001 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50312
Home Connection, The
Eligibility
Open to anyone
Required documents
None
Hours
Families Forward Bidwell Pantry Mon-Fri 9:30 am-4 pm
New Directions Shelter Mon-Sun 7 am-7 pm
(515) 989-8404
Voice
·Main Phone
Application process
Individuals bringing 5 or more bags/boxes to the Bidwell Pantry, must call ahead, no more than 2 bags for New Directions Shelter and 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) 989-8404 to schedule a delivery time. Items dropped off at New Directions Shelter/The Home Connections cannot exceed 2 bags unless calling ahead.
Last Assured
09/28/2026
Providing organization
Families Forward
Offers social service programs to the community.