You can make a difference by volunteering your time or donating much needed items.    

To coordinate a donation drive, contact Missy Reams by email at mreams@bidwellriverside.org or by phone at 515-244-6251 ext. 5.

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Most Needed Right Now

• Laundry Detergent

• Toilet Paper

• Soap (bar or liquid)

• Hand Soap or Body Soap

• Shampoo

• Dawn Dish Soap

• Size 4, 5, 6 diapers

• Baby Wipes

• Canned Vegetables

• Cereal

• Peanut Butter

• Canned Fruit

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Personal Protective Equipment

• Masks

  • Disposable

  • Hand-made​

• Disposable Gloves

• Hand Sanitizer

• Sanitizing Wipes

 

Personal Items

• Toilet Paper

• Shampoo

• Soap

• Deodorant

• Toothpaste

• Toothbrushes

• Feminine Hygiene Products

• Razors

• Adult Incontinence Items

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Food Donations

• Garden Produce

• Canned Meat (Tuna, Chicken)

• Cereal

• Soup

• Spaghetti Noodles

• Spaghetti Sauce

• Peanut Butter 

• Canned corn and green beans

• Ramen Noodles

• Canned Fruit

• Mac-n-Cheese

• Chef Boyardee with meat

• Healthy Breakfast Bars

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Other Items​

• Can Openers 

• ​Pet Food

• Plastic Grocery Bags

  • Plastic Bags

  • Paper Bags

  • T-shirt Bags

  • Cloth Bags

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Paper Products​

• Kleenex

• Paper towels

• Napkins

• 13 Gallon Trash Bags

• 45 Gallon Trash Bags

• Plastic Silverware & Plates

• Zipper Sandwich Bags

Baby Supplies

• Diapers Sizes 4, 5, and 6​

• Baby Wipes

• Baby Food

• Formula

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Cleaning Supplies

• Dish Soap

• Windex

• Dishwashing Soap

• Laundry Detergent

• Pinesol or Disinfectant 

• Zipper Sandwich Bags

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Household Items

• Books (3-4 boxes at a time)

• Cookware and Dishes: dishes, glassware, silverware, pans, kitchen utensils, and small appliances including microwaves

• Towels

• Bedding, blankets, sheets, and pillows

 

Clothing

• 5-6 bags/boxes at a time

• All Clothing (Seasonally Appropriate)

• Underwear, Bras, and Socks

• Shoes and belts

• Hats, Gloves, Mittens and Scarves

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Winter Coats​

• Accepted September through March 

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