Since being established in Des Moines in 1924, the main focus of St. Vincent de Paul’s (SVdP) work is to assist those living in poverty in becoming self-sufficient by helping to remove roadblocks as we walk with them on their journey out of poverty. The Des Moines Council operates two thrift stores, two social services departments, an education center, and a child watch center.
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Parent Organization: Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Since being established in Des Moines in 1924, the main focus of St. Vincent de Paul’s (SVdP) work is to assist those living in poverty in becoming self-sufficient by helping to remove roadblocks as we walk with them on their journey out of poverty. The Des Moines Council operates two thrift stores, two social services departments, an education center, and a child watch center.
Services:
- Clothing
- Furniture
- Adult Education
- Food Pantries
- Iowa DOT Written Test Location
Eligibility:
St. Vincent de Paul’s accepts refrigerators, in good working condition, but not other major appliances. Donations of furniture, clothing, household, and other miscellaneous items, as well as food/bread donations, can be made at any of their three locations between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday.
Pick up of donations are done by zip codes on the following days:
- Monday: 50111, 50325, 50324, 50323, 50322
- Tuesday: 50312, 50311, 50310, and 50309
- Wednesday: 50035, 50327, 50317, 50316, 50314, 50313, 50021, 50023, 50131 and 50009
- Thursday: 50266, 50265 and 50263
- Friday: 50321, 50320, 50315, 50211, 50125 and 50047 (every other Friday)
No pickups are made on Saturdays or holidays.
Items unable that cannot be accepted: computers, printers, entertainment centers, exercise equipment, medical equipment, televisions that are older than five years old, pianos, organs, water beds, metal desks, car seats, strollers, baby furniture, furniture that is torn, stained or in need of repair, and home improvement item.
Intake Process:
In order to make an appointment please contact Social Services staff. Appointments can be scheduled for the current day in the thrift store, or for the following day over the phone.
Bring social security cards for every member of the household, a photo ID for the head of the household.
1426 6th Avenue: 515-282-8327 Ext. 140
Hours:
Store Hours: Monday – Saturday: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Donation Hours: Monday – Saturday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Food pantry by appointment only.
Mailing Address:
1426 6th Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50314
Handicap Accessible: Yes
Appointment Needed: Yes
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