Food & Clothing Pantry Donation List

You can make a difference by volunteering your time or donating much needed items.  All of the items below are needed to support those we serve.  

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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Donation Drop Off Information

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

  • Canned Meat

  • Cereal

  • Soup

  • Meal Helpers to go with proteins (Hamburger Helpers, Tuna Helper and Chicken Helper)

  • Spaghetti Noodles

  • Spaghetti Sauce

  • Instant Potatoes, Au gratin Potatoes, etc. 

  • Instant Noodles or Rice

  • Peanut Butter 

  • Ramen Noodles

  • Canned Fruit

  • Mac-n-Cheese

  • Muffin and Cornbread Mixes

  • Chef Boyardee with meat

  • Healthy Breakfast Bars

  • Pancake Mix & Syrup

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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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Diapers

  • Size 4

  • Size 5

  • Wipes

  • Adult sizes

Paper Products​

  • Kleenex

  • Paper towels

  • Napkins

  • 13 Gallon Trash Bags

  • 35 Gallon Trash Bags

  • Plastic Silverware & Plates

  • Zipper Sandwich Bags

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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

  • 3-4 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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