Wish List

Three key ways in which you can give to help Ruth Harbor include monetary donations, volunteering, or donating gifts. Here is our wish list which contains many of the things we currently need. Many of these items are a direct blessing to our residents. For drop-offs, we kindly request that you call our office ahead of time at 515-279-4661 or email Lexi at lexi@ruthharbor.org to inquire. This will help us ensure that we can properly receive and manage your generous contributions.

Amazon makes it easy! Check out our general Amazon Wish List to shop online and have donations delivered directly to our Des Moines property.

— We cannot accept opened packages or partially used bottles as donations. —

-NO travel-size

Most Needed Items

  • Lenovo - IdeaPad 3i Chromebook 15.6” x6 for residents (Best Buy link)

  • Size 4 & 5 diapers

  • Toilet paper (1 -ply or 2-ply)

  • $25 Gift cards (Vanity Beauty Supply, Walmart & Amazon)

  • Natural laundry detergent (for HE machines)

  • Dishwasher fluid (liquid or pods; no powder please)

  • Hair conditioner (NO travel-size, please)

  • Body wash (for normal & sensitive skin)

  • Personal items (lotion & razors)

  • Pillows

  • Window cleaner

  • Floor cleaner

  • Toilet bowl cleaner

Large Ticket Items

  • Used 12/15, reliable, passenger van (contact Housing Directors for details: 803-320-9802)

  • Used minivan, reliable, stow-and-go seats a plus (contact Housing Directors for details: 803-320-9802)

  • Vacuum cleaner

  • Pack ‘n Play

Baby Essentials

  • Video baby monitors

  • Sound machines x4

  • Infant & kids' natural medications (cough syrup, etc)

  • Bassinet & Pack ’n Play sheets

  • NoseFrida Snotsucker

  • NoseFrida nasal spray

  • Montessori toys (for infants & toddlers)

New Mom Essentials

  • Nursing covers

  • Leatherbound ESV red letter Bibles

Home & Kitchen

  • Aluminum foil

  • Washcloths

  • Disinfecting wipes

  • Garbage bags (13-gallon)

  • Coffee pods (Kuerig compatible)

  • Paper bowls

  • 9" Paper plates

  • Dish soap

  • Dishwasher pods

Health & Household

  • Paper towels

  • Dryer sheets

  • Jet dry refill

Beauty & Personal Care

  • Hairbrushes

  • Hair accessories

  • Ladies deodorant

Other

  • Bottled water

  • Metro waste bags

  • Forever stamp rolls of 100

Gently Used Items

We are currently accepting the following gently-used items. For these and any offers for items unlisted, please fill out the form below.

  • Used 12/15 passenger van, reliable, captain chairs (contact Housing Directors for details: 515-279-4661 ext 111)

  • Used minivan, reliable, stow-and-go seats a plus (contact Housing Directors for details: 515-279-4661 ext 111)

  • Vacuum

  • Commercial size freezer

  • Pack and Play

  • Video baby monitors

  • Sound machines

  • Stroller