Help us provide warm coats and winter-wear for those struggling financially in our community. We believe everyone has the right to be warm and be protected from the cold Iowa winter weather. The following new and gently-used items are needed:
- Warm hats and gloves
- Scarves
- Thermal underwear
- Socks / thermal socks
- Coats
- Snow pants
- Snow boots
Drop Off Location: 1203 Hartford Avenue, Des Moines IA 50315
To schedule a drop off, contact Missy Reams at missy@familiesforward.org or call 515-989-8404. Please allow 48 hours for scheduling.
About Families Forward: Families Forward (previously Bidwell Riverside Center and Hawthorn Hill) has four main programs: Bidwell Pantry, Child Development Center, New Directions Shelter (emergency housing), and The Home Connection (long-term housing). For over 100 years, our mission has been to provide compassionate, life-changing assistance to families and their path to self-sufficiency.
