The Salvation Army USA

The Salvation Army Des Moines and Central Iowa Area Command is the local office of The Salvation Army, an evangelical Christian ministry that meets human needs without discrimination. The site lists the command's services for people in need and ways to give, including money, goods, volunteering and planned giving.

The office is at 211 East Court Avenue in Des Moines. Donations of clothing, furniture and other goods can be arranged through the donation locator by entering a ZIP code, and the national site also has a thrift store locator. Call the office before visiting to confirm what help is available.