The Valley Pavilion

Project Impact

A different neighbor, every two months

Six drives a year, running on a two-month rhythm. Drop donations at the Valley Community Center during business hours, or at Valley Church on a Sunday.

Current drive: Backpack Drive

The rhythm

Six drives, one every two months

Each drive supports a specific partner organization and a specific need. Here’s the whole year.

July & AugustA backpack filled with school supplies

Backpack Drive

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

How to donate
Backpack Drive

The year at a glance

What we’re collecting when

July & August

Backpack Drive

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

 September & October

Winter Warmth Drive

Donate new coats, boots, blankets, hats, and gloves.

 November & December

Christmas Compassion

Donate non-perishable food items, and fill a shoebox with gifts for a child.

 January & February

Pet Supply Drive

Donate pet food, litter, treats, canned tuna, peanut butter, towels and blankets.

 March & April

Start Small Diaper Drive

Donate diapers and wipes. Collecting all sizes!

 May & June

Foster & Adoptive Family Support

Donate items for Thrive bags that are given to foster and adoptive families during transition to a new home.

How to donate

Two drop-off points, no appointment needed

Donations can be delivered to the Valley Community Center during regular business hours or to Valley Church during Sunday worship services. Look for the Project Impact collection stand.

Get directionsAsk about a drive

Valley Community Center

4444 Fuller Road
West Des Moines, IA 50266

Drop off during regular business hours.

Valley Church

4343 Fuller Road
West Des Moines, IA 50266

Drop off during Sunday worship services.

Inside the Valley Community Center café

More than a box of supplies

Give your time as well

Sorting, packing and delivering all take hands. So does everything else in the building.

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