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Where to donate: Des Moines & Polk County

11 thrift stores, shelters, food pantries and charities in Polk county, Iowa.

Nearby regions: Waukee, West Des Moines & Dallas County · Indianola, Pella & Winterset · Ames & Boone

This region last checked November 12, 2026.

Des Moines

Central Iowa Shelter & Services

  • adult clothing, coats, hats, gloves
  • new underwear
  • men's pants, shoes, socks
  • kitchen items (pots, pans, plates, silverware)
  • travel-size hygiene items, towels
  • high-protein canned food
Not accepted: children's clothing; toys; furniture; appliances; electronics and TVs; baby items
Des Moines

St. Vincent de Paul Des Moines Thrift Store

  • clothing and shoes
  • furniture
  • household goods
  • grooming supplies
  • non-perishable food
Not accepted: major appliances

Every place has its own rules. A quick call before you load the car saves a wasted trip.