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Free clothes, school supplies and furniture in Polk County IA.

Find places that giveaway free clothes, accessories, furniture and more in the Des Moines Iowa area. Charities and churches provide low-income families personal and household stuff, including school supplies for students. Locate free clothing closets and furniture banks in your area of Polk County IA.

The free items vary, with also cheap goods sold from second hand stores in Warren and Polk County. Examples of what is given away from a clothing or furniture assistance program to single moms, the low-income, elderly and others includes.

  • Free clothes for kids and adults, ranging from sneakers to jeans, socks, underwear, winter coats, dresses and more.
  • Furniture assistance such as a couch, dresser, soft, bed, mattress, or other free household stuff.
  • Back to school supply programs in Polk County give out backpacks, notebooks, Chromebooks, lunch boxes and items for kids from grades K-12.
  • Free appliances are provides to the low-income including a washer or dryer, microwave, refrigerator, laptop,  freezer, lights and more.

Other free stuff is offered as well to seniors, the disabled, single moms and others. Or thrift stores in Polk County sell items. Get stuff such as pots and pans, hats or gloves for winter, a TV, bedroom furniture, accessories for work and many other free items for a home or personal use. There are even ways to get free samples through the mail no surveys.

Where to get free stuff in Polk County and Des Moines

Bethel AME Church
Location of the charity is 1528 E University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316. Call (515) 266-1205

Dress for Success Des Moines
7025 Hickman Rd Suite 3, Urbandale, IA 50322. Call (515) 288-0130
Women will get free professional work attire, accessories and other employment assistance. The work items are for everyone from a homeless woman to those on public assistance or unemployed in Des Moines.

 

 

 

Capitol Hill Lutheran Church
A free clothing program is at 511 Des Moines St, Des Moines, IA 50309. Call (515) 244-8913

Central Iowa Shelter and Clothing Services
The homeless will get help from 1420 Mulberry St, Des Moines, IA 50309. Call (515) 284-5719
Assistance programs include free clothes for the homeless in Polk County, sleeping bags, hygiene kits and more. There will be boots, underwear, socks, and also a place to sleep as well as a meal.

West Des Moines Human Services
School supplies are at 139 6th St, West Des Moines, Iowa 50265. Call (515) 222-3660
While various social services are offered, there is a free back to school supply, distribution program here. Kids from low-income families in public schools will get writing material, backpacks, notebooks, calculators, access to a computer or internet and more.

Eddie Davis Community Center
A food and clothes pantry is on site. Location is 1312 Maple St, West Des Moines, IA 50265. Call (515) 277-1103
Get vouchers for clothes, small household items, a box of groceries and other goods from the charity.

The Salvation Army Des Moines
The Service Center, with a thrift store and free items, is at (515) 266-3156
Programs range from free school supplies for kids under age 18 to a thrift store, food pantry, and clothing center. Get winter coats, boots, dresses, accessories for a job, shorts and other items. they also offer financial help, small furniture items and a wide variety of support. Another site is at 1400 Northwest 100th Street, Clive, IA, 50325. Call (515) 282-3599

Christ Apostolic Temple Inc
1230 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50316. Call (515) 265-2417
A free baby supply bank helps new parents in Polk County or women that are expecting. Diapers, cribs, changing tables and formula too.

 

 

 

 

Agape Pregnancy Resource Center
Main address 2550 Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy, Des Moines, Iowa 50310. Call (515) 255-0243
Free baby stuff in Polk County is provided by the charity. Get wipes, diapers, clothes for a new born (or pregnant women) and basic medical supplies. They also address exams, checkups and other needs. There are also hygiene/cleaning supplies as well as gift cards to Wal-Mart. Or try the location at 114 SW State St, Ankeny, IA 50023. Dial (515) 965-7885

Evelyn K. Davis Center For Working Families
1171 7th St, Des Moines, Iowa 50314. Main (515) 697-7700
There is a career center for men. Get suits, socks, underwear, shirts, ties, shoes, work equipment, and pants as well as other goods.

Free clothes and furniture Polk County IowaHope Ministries: Bethel Mission
1310 6th Ave, Des Moines, Iowa 50314. Call (515) 244-5445
Whether free clothes, counseling, or even help getting an ID or license in Polk County, they help the homeless, poor, people with no money and others.

Des Moines Intentional Eucharistic Community - Catholic Social Services
Free clothing closet and furniture center is at 3306 University Ave, Des Moines, Iowa 50311. Call (515) 490-2490
They have many other low-income assistance programs in Polk County. The faith based groups gives clothes, items for a home or apartment, school supplies to kids of all ages and other stuff.

Highland Park Christian Church
4260 NW 6th Dr, Des Moines, IA 50313. Dial (515) 244-3182
There are items offered such as clothes,  personal hygiene items, used furniture, and some housewares. Or get linens, towels, and other supplies.

Eastview Community Center
4101 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317. Intake number is (515) 809-2356

IMPACT Community Action Partnership
Location is 1119 33rd Street, 3226 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311. Main (515) 518-4770
The organization has everything from grant money to gas cards for work, free clothes, books, and school items for adults and kids. Some computers available for job searching.

 

 

 

Joppa
Main office is at 2326 Euclid Avenue Des Moines, IA 50310. Call (515) 288-5699
Homeless people and those with zero money will get help. Get free towels, blankets and bedding, personal care, magazines, first aid supplies, eating utensils, books, cards, games, toys for kids and silverware.

Friendship Center
Main office is at 1526 Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50311. Phone - (515) 244-1701

Back 2 School Iowa
This is an annual program in Des Monies. It is run in partnership with local charities like the YMCA and corporations. There are free school supplies for students in all grades, information on scholarships and other educational support. Get details here. https://www.back2schooliowa.org/.

Saint Vincent
1426 6th Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50314 (call 515-282-8327) with another site at 520 Army Post Road, Des Moines, IA 50315 (dial 515-282-8328).
Programs that help low-income families include free clothes and vouchers. There is free or cheap furniture, a thrift store in Polk County and social services. Get uniforms for work, medical supplies, clothes for women or men and other stuff. Locate details on how to get help from Saint Vincent in Des Moines IA.

Bidwell Pantry
1203 Hartford Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315. Call (515) 244-6251
Get help from the charities clothes and furniture distribution center. Free adult or kids sized clothes, supplies for seniors on a fixed income, and other goods are offered.

DAV Thrift Store - Disabled Veterans
A thrift store only is at 2627 E University Ave, Des Moines, Iowa 50317. Call (515) 262-3850
Gently used, second hand items are for sale. Veterans in Des Moines can also learn about other organizations that can help them with basic needs.

Zion Lutheran Church
Main address: 4300 Beaver Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310. Call (515) 270-8142

FreeStore - Clothes and furniture bank
They only help people impacted by violence or a natural disaster / some crisis. The location is 1020 24th St
West Des Moines IA 50266-2107. Call (515) 282-3733
Women, girls, men and others that need to restart from DV or maybe had a disaster (fire, etc.) can get free stuff. There is furniture for a home (bedroom, family room, kitchen, etc.), appliances, clothes and more. Everything from a couch to washer / dyer, desk for work, and clothes for general used are offered.

Alpha Women's Center
A baby clothes closet is at 3605 SE 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50320. Call (515) 285-5700

 

 

 

 

Clive Community Services
Location is 2190 NW 82nd St Suite A, Clive, IA 50325. Call (515) 257-8550
Low-income families and single moms in the area will get help. Free clothes, accessories, food boxes, gift cards and other items are offered.

 

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