Give A Gift
Thank you for your support of West Des Moines Human Services. Through your donation, YOU are helping meet the needs of a struggling household in our community. 

Gifts can be made in a variety of ways...

Give by donating on our website - make a credit card contribution using our secure online donation platform. Click here to make a donation on our website. 

Give by Mail or In Person - Please make all donations payable to WDM Human Services and mail to: 
West Des Moines Human Services
139 6th Street - PO Box 65320
West Des Moines, IA 50265

Hours for monetary donation drop-off: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
(or, donations may be inserted in the drop box attached to the front of the building at any time)

Give In Honor Of/In Memory Of - recognize a special friend of family member in any of the ways listed above. Please notify West Des Moines Human Services of this intent so the gift can be acknowledged accordingly. 

Give Via Your Water Bill (WDM residents only) - Please consider designating a donation on your monthly West Des Moines Water Works bill. Simply check the West Des Moines Human Services box on the water bill and specify your donation amount (note, this amount is in addition to your water bill). 

Deferred Gift - Please consider including West Des Moines Human Services in your estate plans. 

If you would like to speak with someone about making a gift,

please contact our office at 515-222-3663.

View Detailed Needs List

Non-perishable food items donated to the DMARC red barrels at your local grocery store keep our food pantry full! West Des Moines Human Services is one of 12 sites in the Greater Des Moines area to provide emergency food to individuals and families in need.

Donations may be dropped off:

Monday - Thursday: 8:30 am to 3 pm

Fridays: 8:30 am to 12 pm

Tuesday Evenings: 4:30 pm to 6 pm

Please call 515-222-3663 to make arrangements to donate outside of this time frame. Click here to view the most needed pantry items!

Personal care items are needed on an ongoing basis!

Donations may be dropped off:

Monday - Thursday: 8:30 am to 3 pm

Fridays: 8:30 am to 12 pm

Tuesday Evenings: 4:30 pm to 6 pm

You can also order from our Amazon Wish List and the items will be shipped directly to us!

Click Here to View Our Personal Care Pantry Wish List 

• Shampoo & conditioner
• Diapers & diaper wipes
• Laundry detergent
• Soap
• Toilet paper
• Deodorant
• Toothpaste, floss & toothbrushes

Need of the Month:
We have also set up an annual "need of the month" schedule to encourage donations - many of these items are listed on our Amazon Wish List and the items will be shipped directly to us!

Download Our Need of the Month flyer. 

January        Toilet Paper & Facial Tissues
February      Feminine Hygiene Products
March           Toothpaste, Toothbrushes & Floss
April              Cleaning Supplies
May               Soap & Deodorant
June               Sunscreen & Bug Spray
July                School Supplies
August          Shampoo & Conditioner
September  Diapers & Wipes
October        Winter Apparel (coats, boots, hats, mittens, scarves, etc.)
November    Baby Formula
December     Laundry Detergent

Donations may be dropped off:

Monday - Thursday: 8:30 am to 3 pm

Fridays: 8:30 am to 12 pm

Tuesday Evenings: 4:30 pm to 6 pm

Please call 515-222-3663 with any questions or to make arrangements to donate outside of this time frame. 

Click here to view a list of items NOT accepted. 

Organize a donation drive within your neighborhood, business, school, church, club, or friends/family. We can provide signage. Our needs change throughout the year - please contact us at 515-222-3663 for more information on partnering with West Des Moines Human Services.  Click here for collection drive ideas


West Des Moines Human Services assists more than 400 households with holiday food and toys each year. Local businesses, clubs, and private individuals are encouraged to adopt low-income families to provide holiday food, clothing and toys which brighten what often is a stressful time for struggling families. Click here to learn more. For more information please contact us at 515-222-3663.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON HOW YOU CAN PARTNER WITH WDM HUMAN SERVICES,
PLEASE CALL 515-222-3663 or email HumanServices@wdm.iowa.gov