New Directions Shelter - Needed Items
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.
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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
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Gas Cards - QT & Casey's
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39-gallon garbage bags
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13-gallon garbage bags
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All-Purpose Cleaners
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Size 5 & 6 diapers
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Lotion
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Cleaning Products
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All-Purpose Cleaner
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Bleach
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Pine-Sol
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Dish Soap (Not For Dishwashers)
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Toilet Bowl Cleaner
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Toilet Bowl Brushes
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Lysol/Disinfectant Spray and Wipes
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Mops
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Brooms
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Dustpans
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Paper Towels
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Dryer Sheets
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Garbage Bags (39 Gallon)
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Laundry Detergent (Powdered Preferred)
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Garbage Bags (13-Gallon)​
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Personal Hygiene Products
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Body Wash
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Deodorant
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Hair Spray, Mousse, etc.
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Ethnic Hair Products
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Hair Dryers and Straighteners
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Heavy-Duty Brushes and combs
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Lotion
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Toilet Paper
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Diapers (sizes 4-6), Pull-ups, and Wipes
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Baby Soap, Shampoo/Conditioner, Lotion
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Health Products
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Children’s Tylenol and Ibuprofen
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Sore Throat/Cough Drops
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Cold Medicine (adult and children)
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Tums
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Thermometers
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Neosporin
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Orajel for babies and adults
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Vicks Vapor Rub (adult and children)
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Allergy medication (adult and children)
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Chapstick
Household Needs
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Pillows in Good Condition
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Twin Bed Sheets
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Twin Comforters and Blankets
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Towels and Washcloths
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Storage Containers (Tupperware)
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Forks and Spoons
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Tumbler-Type Plastic Drinking Glasses
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Sippy Cups and Bottles
Other Needs
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Gift Cards (Dahls, Hy-Vee, Walmart,)
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Gas Cards
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Long Distance Calling Cards
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Postage Stamps
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Kid-Friendly Cereal
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Kid’s Snacks
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Sandwich-Sized Ziploc Bags
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Gallon-Sized Ziploc Bags
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Baby Formula
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Coffee
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Employment Needs
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Bus Tokens
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Jump drives- for storing resumes electronically
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Black two-pocket folders for job fairs
