FreeStore
Service to our community and environment.
04/15/2026
Here are the Freestore we make sure to have fun as we help families start over
Here, Kavion and Tony are playing a game as the truck is being loaded.
✨Ways to donate: ✨
🏣Donation center: 841 11th St. #101, Des Moines, IA. *Warehouse is open for drop-offs from 9am – 11am Tuesday, Friday and Saturday* Please do not leave items outside the Warehouse. Volunteers are available to help unload and to give you a receipt for tax purposes.
📦Amazon: We keep our wish list up to date: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2EKD7NK2SNYOJ
🚚Pickup: If you need a FREE donation pick up for larger items, feel free to fill out the following form so we can send our volunteers to you:
https://thefreestore.org/furniture-donation-pickup-request/
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04/11/2026
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03/22/2026
We need your help -- please share far and wide!
We are beginning to run low on linens and kitchenware
We have a need for
twin sheet sets 🧸
kitchen towels 🫗
dish cloths 🍽️
bath towels 💆
wash cloths 💯
bakeware 🥘
casserole dishes 🍛
miscellaneous kitchen items (mixing bowls, colanders, measuring cups, cutting boards, etc.). 🫕🍢🥮🎂🍭
You can also help using our Amazon wishlist!!
02/27/2026
New and improved donation system!!
Our Amazon wishlist now has an address you can send to directly, if that is preferrable for you!
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2EKD7NK2SNYOJ
This is great news for those of you who wish to support us from outside of the metro area or even out of state!!
✨Ways to donate: ✨
🏣Donation center: 841 11th St. #101, Des Moines, IA. *Warehouse is open for drop-offs from 9am – 11am Tuesday, Friday and Saturday* Please do not leave items outside the Warehouse. Volunteers are available to help unload and to give you a receipt for tax purposes.
📦Amazon: We keep our wish list up to date: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2EKD7NK2SNYOJ
🚚Pickup: If you need a FREE donation pick up for larger items, feel free to fill out the following form so we can send our volunteers to you:
https://thefreestore.org/furniture-donation-pickup-request/
🥘
02/06/2026
Please share! 🥘✨🥘✨🥘✨
We are running low on kitchenware! Can you help us?
We need
- corning ware and pyrex ovenware and casserole dishes🥘
- mixing bowls 🥘
- skillets🥘
- pots🥘
- pans🥘
✨Ways to donate: ✨
🏣Donation center: 841 11th St. #101, Des Moines, IA. *Warehouse is open for drop-offs from 9am – 11am Tuesday, Friday and Saturday* Please do not leave items outside the Warehouse. Volunteers are available to help unload and to give you a receipt for tax purposes.
📦Amazon: We keep our wish list up to date: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2EKD7NK2SNYOJ
🚚Pickup: If you need a FREE donation pick up for larger items, feel free to fill out the following form so we can send our volunteers to you:
https://thefreestore.org/furniture-donation-pickup-request/
🥘
01/29/2026
We need your help!! Please share!!
We have a very low supply of the following linens: Twin bed sheets, Twin bed comforters, mattress pads for twin and queen.
They have been added to the amazon list if you wish to shop from from there!! https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2EKD7NK2SNYOJ
✨Ways to donate: ✨
🏣Donation center: 841 11th St. #101, Des Moines, IA. *Warehouse is open for drop-offs from 9am – 11am Tuesday, Friday and Saturday* Please do not leave items outside the Warehouse. Volunteers are available to help unload and to give you a receipt for tax purposes.
📦Amazon: We keep our wish list up to date: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2EKD7NK2SNYOJ
🚚Pickup: If you need a FREE donation pick up for larger items, feel free to fill out the following form so we can send our volunteers to you:
https://thefreestore.org/furniture-donation-pickup-request/
01/24/2026
Get your apetite ready!!
💛 Free Will Donation
All proceeds benefit The FreeStore, a volunteer-run organization in Des Moines that provides gently used furniture and household items at no cost to families and individuals in need, especially those recovering from domestic violence or other trauma.
We are closed on Saturday due to the weather.
01/07/2026
🚨We need your help 🚨Please share!! 🚨
Roger is sad in this photo because the Freestore is in dire need of tables, chairs, dressers, pots and pans!! 🥘🥘
Do you know anyone who is looking to clean out some furniture or cookware after the holidays? Share this with them. We need your donations to help families in need!!
✨Ways to donate: ✨
🏣Donation center: 841 11th St. #101, Des Moines, IA. *Warehouse is open for drop-offs from 9am – 11am Tuesday, Friday and Saturday* Please do not leave items outside the Warehouse. Volunteers are available to help unload and to give you a receipt for tax purposes.
📦Amazon: We keep our wish list up to date: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2EKD7NK2SNYOJ
🚚Pickup: If you need a FREE donation pick up for larger items, feel free to fill out the following form so we can send our volunteers to you:
https://thefreestore.org/furniture-donation-pickup-request/
West Gate Adelphic Lodge is having a breakfast for the Freestore! Join us in supporting families starting over in the metro area!
Click here to claim your Sponsored Listing.
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| Tuesday | 9am - 11am |
| Friday | 9am - 11am |
| Saturday | 9am - 11am |
03/26/2026