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
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
Entirely Kids Day at the Art Center Des Moines Art Center	Happens On Nov 29, 2025	View Details
Donate Essentials to Fill the Bins for People in Need! HOME, Inc.	Is Ongoing	View Details
Christmas Presents WesleyLife	Happens On Dec 9, 2025	View Details
Bulk Meal Packaging Meals from the Heartland	Is Ongoing	View Details
Donate meal(s) or food items and/or gifts to make the upcoming Holidays bright for individuals with intellectual disabilities! Link Associates	Runs Until Dec 19, 2025	View Details
Family Fall Festival Boys & Girls Clubs Of Central Iowa	Happens On Nov 21, 2025	Closed
Help Give Toys Away at Families Forward Bidwell Toy Pantry Families Forward	Runs Until Dec 19, 2025	View Details
Children's Hat and Glove Donation Drive Families Forward	Runs Until Dec 30, 2025	View Details
Holiday Wish List for Families Forward New Directions Shelter & Home Connection Families Forward	Runs Until Dec 8, 2025	View Details
Holiday Essential Needs Baskets for Families Forward Home Connection Families Forward	Runs Until Dec 30, 2025	View Details