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🧸 Where to donate toys and games in Iowa

Clean toys and complete games go to thrift stores year-round. Around the holidays, toy drives need new toys for local kids.

Before you go

10 places in Iowa take toys and games.

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 4

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

Marshalltown, Newton & Grinnell 1

Iowa City & Coralville 1

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

Carroll, Denison & Jefferson 1

Fort Dodge, Webster City & Algona 1