Holiday Helping Hand Guide

Welcome to the Holiday Helping Hand Guide, an online list of volunteer opportunities specifically geared for the holidays around central Iowa.

We know many desire to give back around the holiday season. We hope this guide helps you find the best match for you.

Please contact Sarah Underwood, United Way of Central Iowa's Volunteer Engagement Manager, with any questions at sarah.underwood@unitedwaydm.org.

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Opportunity/Organization	Date/Time	Actions
Dinners for Families Froward New Directions Shelter Families Forward	Is Ongoing	View Details
Children's Activities at Families Forward New Directions Shelter Families Forward	Multiple Shifts Available	View Details
LSI Holidays Donation Drive Lutheran Services In Iowa - Des Moines	Is Ongoing	View Details
BGCCI Embrace-A-Family Boys & Girls Clubs Of Central Iowa	Is Ongoing	View Details
Oakridge Holiday Assistance Drive Oakridge Neighborhood Services	Is Ongoing	View Details
Essential Winter Items for Children and Moms Young Women's Resource Center	Runs Until Feb 28, 2026	View Details
Baby Essentials Young Women's Resource Center	Is Ongoing	View Details
Snacks for Programs Young Women's Resource Center	Is Ongoing	View Details
Spread Holiday Cheer to Cancer Patients and Families this Season! American Cancer Society Iowa	Runs Until Jan 31, 2026	View Details
Grocery gift cards Catholic Charities of Des Moines	Is Ongoing	View Details
Clothing and Essential Items gift cards Catholic Charities of Des Moines	Is Ongoing	View Details
Donate Essentials to Fill the Bins for People in Need! HOME, Inc.	Is Ongoing	View Details