
Backpack Drive
Donate any New and Unused Backpack to needy children in our community! Children and Teen styles accepted.
How to donate
Project Impact · November & December
Donate non-perishable food items, and fill a shoebox with gifts for a child.
November 1 – December 28, 2025
Impact who: We’re supporting children and families in our local community.
Impact how: Donate non-perishable food items.
Impact partner organization(s): For the months of November and December the Valley Community Center is hosting a nonperishable food drive in an effort to help keep stocked the food pantry at our local community refrigerator, St. Mark Neighborhood Fridge. Items can be dropped off at both the Valley Community Center and Valley Church at the Project Impact collection stand. Thank you for helping us love our neighbors!
November 9 – 23, 2025
Impact who: We’re supporting vulnerable children across the world.
Impact how: Fill a shoebox with gifts for a child.
Impact partner organization(s): Operation Christmas Child.
Operation Christmas Child is about showing love to boys and girls around the world through providing a shoebox filled with gifts. Each box packed full of quality toys, school supplies, and personal care items becomes a tangible expression of God's immense love for the child. For many, it is their first gift ever! Delivered by our local church partners, shoebox gifts provide an opportunity to present the Gospel to boys and girls in a clear, child-friendly way. If you or your family decide to fill a shoebox, you can return it to the display in the Valley Church atrium by Sunday, November 23. Thank you for blessing a child around the world in this way.
The Valley Community Center is closed December 24 – January 1.

Donations
Donations can be delivered to the Valley Community Center during regular business hours or to Valley Church during Sunday worship services.
4444 Fuller Road
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Drop off during regular business hours.
4343 Fuller Road
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Drop off during Sunday worship services.
Coming up

Donate any New and Unused Backpack to needy children in our community! Children and Teen styles accepted.
How to donate

Donate pet food, litter, treats, canned tuna, peanut butter, towels and blankets.
How to donate
Give time too
Sorting and packing donations, hosting in the café, helping at events. Hours vary and are flexible.