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
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👟 Where to donate shoes in Iowa
Gently worn shoes go to people who need them, at home and abroad. Many drop-off sites and shoe charities take every style and size.
Before you go
- Shoes with holes, mold or broken soles should be recycled, not donated.
- Tie or rubber-band pairs together so they stay matched.
- Clean off mud and dirt before you drop them off.
- Some drop-off sites limit how many pairs you can bring at once.
8 places in Iowa take shoes.
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
Indianola, Pella & Winterset 2
PellaCall to confirm
The Well Thrift Store - Pella
- clean clothing, shoes and linens
- housewares, tools and home decor
- books, DVDs and toys
- baby gear and sporting goods
- furniture
- worn textiles (recycled through Well Works)
Not accepted: non-working appliances, dishwashers, gas stoves; paint, chemicals, used ceiling fans, blinds, toilets, sinks; car seats and safety helmets; broken or heavily soiled furniture, organs, pianos; tube TVs, old monitors, printers, VHS and cassette tapes, encyclopedias
KnoxvilleCall to confirm
The Well Thrift Store - Knoxville
- clean clothing, shoes and linens
- housewares, tools and home decor
- books, DVDs and toys
- baby gear and sporting goods
- furniture
Not accepted: non-working appliances; paint and chemicals; car seats and safety helmets; broken or heavily soiled furniture; tube TVs, printers, VHS tapes, encyclopedias
Clinton & Muscatine 1
Clinton
Information, Referral & Assistance Services (IRAS) - Benevolent Store
- clothing
- furniture
- household goods
- diapers and baby formula
- newborn items
- steel-toed shoes
Ottumwa, Oskaloosa & Fairfield 1
FairfieldCall to confirm
The Well Thrift Store - Fairfield
- clean clothing, shoes and linens
- housewares, tools and home decor
- books, DVDs and toys
- baby gear and sporting goods
- furniture
Not accepted: non-working appliances; paint and chemicals; car seats and safety helmets; broken or heavily soiled furniture, pianos, organs; tube TVs, printers, VHS tapes, encyclopedias
Council Bluffs & Southwest Iowa 1
Council BluffsCall to confirm
MICAH House
- school supplies and backpacks (seasonal drives)
- children's shoes (seasonal drives)
- call to confirm other current needs
Fort Dodge, Webster City & Algona 1
Webster City
Threads of Faith Clothing Closet (Webster City Church of Christ)
- gently used, freshly washed children's clothing
- coats
- shoes
- toys
National and mail-in programs
These take donations from anywhere in the country, by mail, at partner drop-off points, or through local chapters. Check each one's rules first.
Nationwide
Soles4Souls
- How: Fill out the donor form, then use the drop-off locator or ship free with a Zappos for Good prepaid label dropped at any UPS Store.
- Rules: Some drop-off sites take no more than 15 pairs. Boxes must be under 50 lbs. Free label requires a Zappos account. You can also ship to the nearest Soles4Souls warehouse at your own cost (shipping cost gets a tax acknowledgment).
- New or gently worn shoes of all styles and sizes
- Single or mismatched shoes
- Clothing with usable life left
Not accepted: Shoes with holes or mold; Undergarments