Des MoinesCall to confirm
Animal Lifeline of Iowa Thrift Shop
- used clothing
- furniture
- household items
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🐾 Where to donate pet supplies, towels and blankets in Iowa
Animal shelters go through towels, blankets and pet food every day. Old towels that are too worn for a thrift store are perfect for a shelter.
Before you go
- Check each shelter's wish list. Some ask for specific food brands.
- Unopened food only.
14 places in Iowa take pet supplies, towels and blankets.
Des Moines & Polk County 2
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
Waukee, West Des Moines & Dallas County 1
De SotoCall to confirm
AHeinz57 Pet Rescue & Transport
- dog food (adult, puppy, canned)
- dog treats and chew toys
- martingale collars and slip leads
- cleaning supplies (paper towels, trash bags, HE detergent, disinfectant)
- office supplies (stamps, copy paper, markers)
Indianola, Pella & Winterset 1
Indianola
Kiya Koda Humane Society
- dog and cat food (dry and canned)
- kitty litter and small litter pans
- towels and blankets
- dog collars, leads and treats
- bleach, laundry detergent, dish soap, paper towels, 13-gallon trash bags
- office supplies
Cedar Rapids 1
Cedar Rapids
Allsop Family Humane Society (formerly Cedar Valley Humane Society)
- items on its Wish List (Chewy and Amazon lists linked on its site)
Waterloo & Cedar Falls 1
WaterlooCall to confirm
Waterloo First United Methodist Church - The Nook
- clothing
- hygiene supplies
- toilet paper and paper towels - call to confirm
Dubuque & Tri-State 1
DubuqueCall to confirm
Dubuque Regional Humane Society
- pet food (for its pet food pantry) - call to confirm
Davenport & Bettendorf 1
DavenportCall to confirm
Humane Society of Scott County
- pet food
- cleaning supplies
Burlington, Fort Madison & Mount Pleasant 1
Burlington
Lend a Paw Pantry
- pet food
Ottumwa, Oskaloosa & Fairfield 1
OttumwaCall to confirm
Heartland Humane Society
- pet food and supplies (call for current needs)
Sioux City & Le Mars 1
Sioux CityCall to confirm
Siouxland Humane Society
- items on its Fetch List (wish list) - call to confirm
Spencer, Okoboji & Storm Lake 1
SpencerCall to confirm
People for Pets
- supplies on the shelter's wish list (peopleforpets.org/donate/wish-lists/)
Carroll, Denison & Jefferson 1
DenisonCall to confirm
Temporary Aid Program (TAP) Food Pantry
- fresh fruits and vegetables (incl. garden produce)
- smaller-sized food items
- past-dated items that are still fresh
- toilet paper, paper towels and diapers
Not accepted: large bulk packages other than paper goods and diapers (limited storage)
Fort Dodge, Webster City & Algona 1
Fort DodgeCall to confirm
Almost Home Humane Society of North Central Iowa
- monetary donations
- pet food and shelter supplies (call for current needs)