Donate
Your donations help Clive Community Services provide food, personal care essentials, and clothing to neighbors in need. Explore the items we currently accept and find a convenient donation drop-off location.
Ongoing Client Needs
Food
We focus on providing ingredients for our clients to prepare their own meals. We can accept canned and shelf-stable goods up to one-year past expiration, as long as the items and are sealed and the packaging is in good condition. We also welcome donations of fresh, refrigerated, and frozen foods.
CCS Suggested Foods for Donation – This PDF offers a list of suggested food items, considering our clients’ diverse backgrounds.
Household Necessities
- Toiletries (shampoo, soap, lotion, toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, mouthwash, razors, shaving cream, sanitary pads, hand soap, sunscreen etc.)
- Toilet paper, tissues, paper towels, napkins
- Baby items (diapers sizes 5, 6, 7 are most requested, as well as wipes, baby food, formula, and baby shampoo)
- Laundry detergent
- Dish soap
- Household cleaning supplies, especially disinfecting wipes and all-purpose cleaning sprays
Clothing
Donations of gently used or new, seasonally appropriate clothing, accessories, and shoes. Clothing should be recently laundered. Generally speaking, we have a greater need for men’s clothing and children’s clothing.
Donations accepted in our building:
- Monday 9:30 AM – 7:00 PM
- Wednesday 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM
- Friday 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
If the above hours do not work, you can email director@clivecommunityservices.com to make other arrangements. Non-perishable donations can be left in our collection boxes around Clive.
Items we do not accept
- Household items other than necessities listed above
- Toys and games
- Stuffed animals
- Books
- Baby items (other than baby clothes)
Collection Sites
Clive Community Services
2190 NW 82nd St, Suite A, Clive
Monday 9:30AM – 7:00PM; Wednesday 9:30AM – 2:30PM; Friday 9:00AM – 12:00PM.
Clive City Hall – Clive Library
1900 NW 114th St, Clive
Library hours: Mon-Th 9:00AM – 8:00PM, Fri 9:00AM – 6:00PM, Sat 9:00AM – 5:00PM, Sun 1:00-5:00PM
Harbach Center
8505 Harbach Blvd, Clive
Library hours: Mon, Wed, Fri 2:00PM – 6:00PM, Sat 10:00AM – 2:00PM
Clive Public Safety Center
Bankers Trust
11111 University Ave, Clive
Lobby hours: Mon-Fri 9:00AM – 5:00PM, Sat 9:00AM – 12:00PM
Middendorf Insurance
8400 Hickman Rd, Clive
Mon-Fri 8:00AM – 4:30PM
WDM Elks Lodge #2752
2060 NW 94th St, Clive
Mon-Sat 4:30PM – 11:00 PM, Sun 1:00PM – 7:00PM.
Woodlands Creek Active Retirement Community
Lincoln Savings Bank
13523 University Ave, Clive
Lobby hours: Mon – Fri 8:30AM – 5:00PM
Luana Savings Bank
16390 Holcomb Ct, Clive
Lobby hours: Mon – Fri 8:00AM – 4:30PM, Sat 8:00AM – 11:00AM
Peoples Bank
12701 University Ave, Clive
Lobby hours: Mon – Fri 9:00AM – 4:30PM
Nate Sammler – State Farm Insurance Office
1850 SW White Birch Circle, Ankeny
Mon – Fri 8AM – 5PM
Donations are tax deductible under the 501(c)3 non-profit designation.
Planned Giving
What is Planned Giving?
Planned giving involves arranging a charitable donation during your lifetime or as part of your estate planning. By including Clive Community Services in your will, trust, or other financial plans, you can make a lasting impact on the well-being of our community.
Ways to Give
- Bequests: Consider leaving a gift to Clive Community Services in your will or trust. This simple and flexible option allows you to designate a specific amount or a percentage of your estate.
- Life Insurance: Name Clive Community Services as a beneficiary of your life insurance policy. This option provides a meaningful contribution with minimal impact on your current financial situation.
- Retirement Plans: Designate Clive Community Services as a beneficiary of your retirement accounts, such as IRAs or 401(k)s. This option can provide tax benefits for your estate.
- Charitable Gift Annuities: Establish a charitable gift annuity to provide ongoing support to Clive Community Services while receiving fixed payments for life.
- Gifts of Stock, Bonds, or Mutual Funds: Clive Community Services has a brokerage account and can receive gifts of stock, bonds, or mutual funds. These gifts provide tax benefits for the donor. The gifts can occur at any time, including as part of a bequest.
To begin the process of giving securities, please complete our Donation of Securities form.
How to Get Started
We understand that planned giving is a personal decision, and we are here to assist you every step of the way. If you would like more information or have questions about how to include Clive Community Services in your estate plans, please contact us.
Contact Information:
- Phone: 515.257.8550
- Email: Director@clivecommunityservices.com
Your Impact
Your planned gift will ensure that Clive Community Services continues to make a positive impact on the lives of those in need. By leaving a legacy, you become a vital part of our ongoing mission to create a stronger, more resilient community.
Thank you for considering Clive Community Services in your long-term giving plans. Together, we can build a better future for our community.
Item of the Month
Each month Clive Community Services spotlights one food and one
non-food item of need.
Amazon Wish List – http://a.co/alGbbgF
Donate anytime from the convenience of your home. Items will be
delivered directly to our office.
Click here to download a PDF of Item of the Month flyers.
January – Paper Products (Toilet Paper, Tissues, Paper Towels, Napkins) and Rice.
February – Dish Soap and Canned Vegetables.
March – Personal Care Items (shampoo, body wash, hand soap, sunscreen, tooth care, shaving, etc.) and Canned Fruit.
April – Socks and Underwear (youth to adult) and Canned Meat.
May – Diapers (sizes 5, 6, 7) and Wipes and Dried Beans.
June – Laundry Detergent and Canned Beans.
July – Feminine Hygiene Products (pads preferred) and Rice.
August – Personal Care Items (shampoo, body wash, hand soap, deodorant, lotion, tooth care, etc.) and Condiments, Spices, and Sauces (all cuisines).
September – Toilet Paper and Pasta (Italian and Asian styles).
October – Winter Gear (coats, hats, mittens, gloves, boots, snow pants) and Peanut Butter (nuts and nut butters).
November – Diapers (sizes 5, 6, 7) and Wipes and Baking Supplies (from scratch such as flour, sugar, and baking mixes).
December – Laundry Detergent and Proteins (nuts, nut butters, beans, canned meat).
Donations are tax deductible under the 501(c)3 non-profit designation.
As an individual:
request donations for CCS in lieu of birthday gifts. hold a drive among family, friends, or neighbors. donate in honor of someone rather than giving gift.
As an organization or business:
hold a fundraising drive for employees or clients. become a collection site.
Donate to Our Stuff, Etc. Account
We have a consignment account at Stuff, Etc. in Clive.
You can donate your gently used items to the Stuff, Etc. store in Clive. When you complete their consignment paperwork, write down that it’s for the Clive Community Services account. You can put in our name and our account number, 1879.
We receive 50% of the sale price of the items sold through our account.
Click here for Stuff, Etc.’s current list of most wanted items.
Click here for Stuff, Etc.’s list of items they don’t accept.
