Community Shelter and Transitional Services
       

Donate Goods

We are in greatest need for the following items: foot powder, wash cloths, and IC/Coralville bus passes or strip tickets.


 Additional needs:

  • Cough drops and cold medicines (for adults and children)
  • Over-the-counter antihistamines and sinus medicines
  • Diapers (sizes 4-5)
  • Underwear for women (all sizes)
  • Thermal underwear for men and women (all sizes)
  • Steel-toed workboots for men and women (all sizes) 
  • Laundry detergent (high efficiency and regular) 
  • Grocery store gift cards
  • Postage stamps
  • Please note: we do not accept chlorine bleach

Due to our very limited storage capacity, please check directly with Faith Walker, Resident Services Manager before bringing any other items to Shelter House:

Donations to Fairweather Lodge Program

We need new or gently used items to furnish the Shelter House Lodge, which is a permanent housing and employment option for adults with mental illness.

  • Kitchen Dishes for one house
  • Chairs – comfy living room chairs and kitchen chairs
  • Dressers (8)
  • Living room furniture (coffee table, small tables, etc.)
  • Microwave
  • Toaster Oven
  • Coffee Maker
  • Patio Furniture
  • Desks
  • Lamps
  • Computer
  • Lawn Mower
  • Lawn and Garden equipment
  • Tools: house and garden tools
  • 6 Beds – New or like New
  • Large Bulletin Board

Please contact Erin at erin@shelterhouseiowa.org or via phone at 319-338-5416 ext.250 to arrange for delivery/pick-up of these items. 

 

Dropping Off Donated Goods

 Donations should be dropped off at Shelter House (429 Southgate Avenue, Iowa City) on the following days/times:

  • Monday thru Friday between 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Saturday & Sunday between 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM

 Food Donations
Shelter House now has a licensed commercial kitchen. Due the strict nature of that license, we are unable to take many food donations. However, we do accept juice and milk.

Shelter House  |  429 Southgate Ave.  |  Iowa City, IA 52240  |  MAP  | 319-351-0326

Administration/STAR  |  429 Southgate Ave.  |  Iowa City, IA 52240  |  MAP  |  319-338-5416

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