Wish List

Three key ways in which you can give to help Ruth Harbor include monetary donations, volunteering, or donating gifts. Here is our wish list which contains many of the things we currently need. Many of these items are a direct blessing to our residents.

Amazon makes it easy! Check out our general Amazon Wish List to shop online and have donations delivered directly to our Des Moines property.

Donation Drop-Offs:

For donations, we kindly request that you call our office ahead of time at 515-279-4661 or email Jessica at jessica@ruthharbor.org to schedule a drop-off. This will help us ensure that we can properly receive and manage your generous contributions.

Most Needed Items

• Used 12/15, reliable, passenger van (contact Housing Directors for details: 803-320-9802)

• Used minivan, reliable, stow and go seats a plus (contact Housing Directors for details: 803-320-9802)

• Toilet paper (1 -ply ONLY)

• Napkins

• $25 Gift cards (Vanity Beauty Supply, Walmart & Amazon)

• Natural laundry detergent (for HE machines)

• Dishwasher fluid (liquid or pods; no powder please)

• Hair conditioner

• Personal Items (body wash, lotion, and razors)

• Hand Soap

• Pillows

• Glass Cleaner

• Floor Cleaner

• Montessori toys (for infants & toddlers)

Large Ticket Items

• Vacuum cleaner

• Pack ‘n Play

Baby Essentials

• Video baby monitors

• Sound machines x4

• Infant & kids' natural medications (cough syrup, etc)

• Bassinet & Pack ’n Play sheets

• NoseFrida Snotsucker

• NoseFrida nasal spray

New Mom Essentials

• Nursing covers

• Leatherbound ESV red letter Bibles

Home & Kitchen

• Zip storage bags (all sizes)

• Aluminum foil

• Washcloths

• Disinfecting wipes

• Garbage bags (13-gallon)

• Coffee pods (Kuerig compatible)

• Paper bowls

• 9" Paper plates

Health & Household

• Paper towels

• Dryer sheets

• Jet dry refill

Beauty & Personal Care

• Hairbrushes

• Hair accessories

• Ladies deodorant

Other

• Bottled water

• Metro waste bags

• Forever stamp rolls of 100