DESCRIPTION
CONTACT NAME Missy Reams
EMAIL
PHONE
OFFICE ADDRESS
TYPE OF WORK
COUNTIES
HOW TO HELP
Bidwell Riverside Center
DESCRIPTION
CONTACT NAME Missy Reams
EMAIL
MReams @ bidwellriverside. org
PHONE
515-244-6251
Bidwell Riverside Center serves people in need in Des Moines through a child development center, a food and clothing pantry, and a bedding / blanket program. Still the only food pantry on the south side of Des Moines, Bidwell served more than 14,000 individuals in 2014. Their Christmas Sharing Program included more than 1400 children in over 600 families during the 2014 holiday season.
Bidwell envisions a future where no one lives in poverty and every person has the opportunity for a positive future. A private non-profit, Bidwell Riverside has been serving people in poverty since 1893. Bidwell provides hope to families and helps them bridge the gap, so that they can spend their hard earned money on other necessities besides food and clothing.
OFFICE ADDRESS
1203 SE Hartford Avenue Des Moines, IA 50315
TYPE OF WORK
Faith Based, Community Based, Food Pantry
COUNTIES
Polk
HOW TO HELP
Bidwell Riverside Center is currently looking for volunteers to assist in the food and clothing pantry. More than 15 volunteers are needed each day( Monday through Friday) to help the more than 160 individuals that come for assistance. In addition, donation of the following items are always needed: personal hygiene items, baby formula, diapers, clothes for babies and children, bedding, towels, and financial support for building and playground maintenance.
To volunteer or coordinate a donation drive, contact Missy Reams by email at mreams @ bidwellriverside. org or by phone at 515-244-6251.
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