YEAR-ROUND DRIVES
Additional Ways to Make a Difference
While food and clothing donations are essential, the need for support extends far beyond these basics. Items like diapers, formula, and baby food are crucial for infants and often overlooked, leaving many families struggling to provide for their youngest members. Birthday party bags, including cake mix, plates, hats, and streamers, bring joy to children whose families may not otherwise afford to celebrate special milestones. Health-related products such as over-the-counter medications and pharmacy gift cards are vital for managing everyday illnesses and promoting overall wellness. By donating to these areas, you can help fill gaps that directly impact the quality of life for individuals and families in need.
Infant Donations
(Year-Round)
One of the greatest expenses parents will encounter is providing nourishment and diapers to their children. At WayPoint Resources, we bridge that gap by providing our clients with items in great need.
NOTE: We accept clean, open packages of unused diapers.
Most Needed Donations
- Diapers (Sizes 3-6)
- Baby Formula
- Baby Food
- Baby Wipes
- Toddler Food
- Baby Shampoo
Birthday Party Bags
(YEAR-ROUND)
When budgets are tight, funds are often unavailable to celebrate a child’s birthday. Birthday Party Bags bring joy and allow for a fun celebration.
This is a perfect service project for youth groups, families, and small groups.
Things to consider when filling a Birthday Party Bag:
- Birthday Party Bags are for kids ages 2–12
- Medium-size gift bags work best for assembly and ease of distribution (10″ wide x 12″ tall x 4.5″ deep)
- Young kids love theme-oriented birthday parties (e.g., superheroes)
- Gender-neutral, generic bags are great for older kids
- Feel free to be as simple or as generous as you like
NOTE: Please include an identification tag on each Birthday Bag you put together. Click the button below for printable tags.
Most Needed Donations
- Boxed Birthday Cake Mix
- Frosting
- Disposable Aluminum Cake Pan
- Cake Decorations
- Birthday Candles
- Cake Plates, Napkins and Silverware
- Party Table Cloth
- Party Hats
- Streamers
- Birthday Sign or Banner
Health-Related Products
(Year-Round)
From time to supplies to dollars, your donations help us provide important medical care to our community’s uninsured and under-insured. High-quality care is provided at no cost to our patients. Our free health clinic depends on individual donations to ensure ongoing services to people lacking access to affordable health care.
NOTE: We cannot accept the following items: prescription drugs, expired over-the-counter medications, catheter supplies, feeding tube supplies, respiratory treatment supplies, and large medical dressings. Please call ahead (515-987-5523) if you have questions about other medical-related items including durable medical equipment.
Most Needed Donations
- Allergy Medication
- Over-the-Counter Medication
- Pharmacy Gift Cards (Help cover prescription costs)
