Opportunities From: United Way of Central Iowa

Volunteer: Grocery gift cards

Purchase grocery store coupons for clients served across our program areas to alleviate the growing burden of food insecurity. Gift cards will be distributed at the Catholic Charities Food Pantry and through the Community Resource Coordination Program, which serves a broad range of clients. 

Gift cards can be purchased as a virtual or physical gift card. Physical gift cards can be dropped off or mailed to: 

Catholic Charities 

attn: Rebecca Kannegiesser

601 Grand Ave

Des Moines, IA 50309

Stores to purchase from: 

Fareway: https://www.fareway.com/

HyVee: https://www.hy-vee.com/aisles-online/search?search=gift+card

Aldi: giftcards can bepurchased in person.

Recipient email for gift card purchases: charities@catholichcharitiesdm.org  

Organization: Catholic Charities of Des Moines

Purchase grocery store coupons for clients served across our program areas to alleviate the growing burden of food insecurity. Gift cards will be distributed at the Catholic Charities Food Pantry and through the Community Resource Coordination Program, which serves a broad range of clients. 

Gift cards can be purchased as a virtual or physical gift card. Physical gift cards can be dropped off or mailed to: 

Catholic Charities 

attn: Rebecca Kannegiesser

601 Grand Ave

Des Moines, IA 50309

Stores to purchase from: 

Fareway: https://www.fareway.com/

HyVee: https://www.hy-vee.com/aisles-online/search?search=gift+card

Aldi: giftcards can bepurchased in person.

Recipient email for gift card purchases: charities@catholichcharitiesdm.org  

Organization: Catholic Charities of Des Moines

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 50309

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Clothing and Essential Items gift cards

Purchase gift cards for clothing and other essential household items to help out clients prepare for job interviews, upcoming life events, or moving into more permanent housing. Gift cards will be distributed across our program areas in Central Iowa. 

Gift cards can be purchased virtually or in-person. Physical gift cards can be dropped off or mailed to:

Catholic Charities

attn: Rebecca Kannegiesser

601 Grand Ave

Des Moines, IA 50309

Stores to purchase from: 

Kohls: e-gift cards

JCPennys: e-gift cards

WalMart: e-gift cards

Target: e-gift cards

Recipient email: charities@catholiccharitiesdm.org

Organization: Catholic Charities of Des Moines

Purchase gift cards for clothing and other essential household items to help out clients prepare for job interviews, upcoming life events, or moving into more permanent housing. Gift cards will be distributed across our program areas in Central Iowa. 

Gift cards can be purchased virtually or in-person. Physical gift cards can be dropped off or mailed to:

Catholic Charities

attn: Rebecca Kannegiesser

601 Grand Ave

Des Moines, IA 50309

Stores to purchase from: 

Kohls: e-gift cards

JCPennys: e-gift cards

WalMart: e-gift cards

Target: e-gift cards

Recipient email: charities@catholiccharitiesdm.org

Organization: Catholic Charities of Des Moines

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 50309

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Emergency Family Shelter Meal Provider

Volunteers prepare a meal to serve shelter clients for dinner. Needs to feed up to 35 people.

Meal Provider Guidelines: 

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Organization: Catholic Charities of Des Moines

Volunteers prepare a meal to serve shelter clients for dinner. Needs to feed up to 35 people.

Meal Provider Guidelines: 

https://files.constantcontact.com/8783fe31201/551e3a62-4760-4af1-8cbb-907e95581d13.png

Organization: Catholic Charities of Des Moines

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 50314

Allow Groups: Yes