United Way
Help Give Toys Away at Families Forward Bidwell Toy Pantry
United Way, Ankeny, Iowa, United States, 50015
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Help Give Toys Away at Families Forward Bidwell Toy Pantry
Volunteers are needed to help families shop for toys and stocking stuffers for each of their children. Help us make sure that every child's Christmas is special by volunteering in Families Forward Holiday Toy Pantry! Helping over 1,000 children last year, we are so excited to get brand new toys out to children in need. Parents will "shop" through the free toy pantry to get a new toy, stocking-stuffer, book, and a stuffed animal for each child. Volunteers are needed to welcome families and help them shop! About volunteering:
A volunteer orientation is provided when you first arrive to help. About Families Forward:
Families Forward has four main programs: Bidwell Pantry, Child Development Center, New Directions Shelter (emergency housing), and The Home Connection (long‑term housing). For over 100 years, our mission has been to provide compassionate, life‑changing assistance to families and their path to self‑sufficiency. Details
Volunteers should be between the ages of 5 and 105. Is Family Friendly Register by Dec 19, 2025 Is Wheelchair Accessible Location
Families Forward Bidwell Pantry 1203 Hartford Avenue Des Moines, IA 50315
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Volunteers are needed to help families shop for toys and stocking stuffers for each of their children. Help us make sure that every child's Christmas is special by volunteering in Families Forward Holiday Toy Pantry! Helping over 1,000 children last year, we are so excited to get brand new toys out to children in need. Parents will "shop" through the free toy pantry to get a new toy, stocking-stuffer, book, and a stuffed animal for each child. Volunteers are needed to welcome families and help them shop! About volunteering:
A volunteer orientation is provided when you first arrive to help. About Families Forward:
Families Forward has four main programs: Bidwell Pantry, Child Development Center, New Directions Shelter (emergency housing), and The Home Connection (long‑term housing). For over 100 years, our mission has been to provide compassionate, life‑changing assistance to families and their path to self‑sufficiency. Details
Volunteers should be between the ages of 5 and 105. Is Family Friendly Register by Dec 19, 2025 Is Wheelchair Accessible Location
Families Forward Bidwell Pantry 1203 Hartford Avenue Des Moines, IA 50315
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