Where to Donate Items

DSM4Kids can take your kid clutter

From DSM4Kids: Spring is a great time to get organized and clear out the clutter. But figuring out what to do with those hard-to-give-away items can be challenging. Perhaps they are expensive — think prom dresses and sports gear — or sentimental things like books and stuffed animals – or are past their prime like old shoes or electronics. The following options give you the satisfaction of knowing you made a responsible, clutter-clearing choice that happens to do something good for someone else or the Earth by giving to a local charity or recycling program. The articles lists ideas on where to donate art supplies, books, baby gear and more. Read it now.

Computers, tablets and smart phones

Electronic Asset Security partners with Best Buddies to get computers, tablets and phones to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. If you have an unwanted but still functional device, please donate it. Find the details on what's accepted at ElectronicAssetSecurity.com/Our-Community. Be sure to remove your Microsoft, Google or Apple accounts and anything else tied to your device before donating it. Drop it off during regular business hours at the EAS office in Urbandale and tell them it's for the Best Buddies program.

WayPoint Resources

WayPoint Resources (formerly called Waukee Area Christian Services (WACS)) is a non-profit outreach ministry supported by Waukee area churches. Our organization is united in helping people in Waukee and all of Dallas County with supplemental food, clothing, basic health care and assistance with housing and school essentials.

The organization accepts donations of:

  • Food
  • Infant supplies (diapers, formula, wipes, etc.)
  • Gently used clothing
  • Health supplies (allergy medications, over-the-counter medications, pharmacy gift cards)
  • Birthday party supplies
  • Professional services to support their volunteer efforts

Find more information on what items are accepted and drop-off sites at https://waypoint.care/donate/.

Des Moines Refugee Support

Des Moines Refugee Support hosts Free Store events where people can donate household items, baby supplies, clothing, sports gear and toys that are still in good condition. Their Spring store in March 2025 served more than 1,000 shoppers! Learn more about the organization and find current donation events at DSMRefugess.org. They typically post more details on donation drives on their Des Moines Refugee Support Facebook page.