Group Activity - Organize a Donation Drive

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Description

Organize a donation drive as a group to collect items for our necessities pantry, which provides emergency items for the people we serve through our Des Moines programs. Contact the volunteer coordinator to see what items are needed during the time you plan to host the drive.

  • Volunteer group size: any size
  • Volunteer hours: ongoing
  • Company Financial resources: we will provide publicity materials to share information about LSI & a wish list.


Current DSM Needs: 

  • Hygiene products: toothbrushes, toothpaste, toilet paper, deodorant, hand and body soap, shampoo, conditioner, razors, shaving cream, feminine hygiene products
  • Cleaning products: laundry detergent, trash bags, cleaning wipes, dish soap, sponges, toilet cleaner, paper towels
  • Home items: quilts for twin XL, full, or queen beds
  • Baby care: diapers (all sizes), baby wipes
  • School supplies: backpacks, notebooks, pencils, markers, crayons, English language learning books Other: Walmart or gas station gift cards
  • Global Greens Needs: Seeds, Gardening gloves, Hand gardening tools, Shovels,Hoes, Garden rakes, Digging forks, Buckets, Watering cans, Gas cards, Hoses
  • One-time needs:  Landscaping trailer (1) Push mower (we could take a couple) Weed trimmer (we could take a couple)

Details

Get Connected Icon Volunteers should be between the ages of 18 and 150.
Get Connected Icon Is Family Friendly
Get Connected Icon Is Not Outdoors
Get Connected Icon Is Wheelchair Accessible

Location

Get Connected Icon 3200 University Ave
Des Moines, IA  50311