Donations
Monetary donations
You can make the biggest impact on our patients and families by making a monetary donation to the University of Iowa Center for Advancement. Donate online or call 1-800-648-6973 and select UI Health Care Caring Fund or Stead Family Children’s Hospital Fund.
In-Kind Donations
For in-kind donations we have some restrictions in place to protect the safety, health and privacy of our patients and their families. Donated items that do not meet these guidelines must be discarded or redirected to another charity.
We are grateful for the generosity and appreciate all the individuals and organizations that bring cheer and comfort to our patients and their families.
At this time, UI Health Care is accepting donations that are mailed or shipped directly from a retailer or business, as well as in-person donations by appointment only.
- All items must be new.
- All items must come from a smoke-free, dust-free, and pet-free environment.
- All fabric items must be made from new materials and in a non-scented, new plastic bag for delivery.
- All pins–safety pins and straight pins–must be removed from all donations.
- Donations should not be gift-wrapped.
- We cannot accept food items past their labeled expiration dates.
- Please do not include personal information on items.
- Items cannot solicit for or endorse an external organization or non-profit.
Have more questions about In-Kind gift donations?
For health and security reasons, we cannot accept:
- Handmade toys
- Handmade cards
- Oversized stuffed animals
- Used items
- Anything latex
- Candy
- Fleece baby hats
- Riding toys
- Violent toys, games, or toy weapons
- Used medical equipment (visit Iowa Compass for these donations)
- Artwork
- Any food that is not prepackaged or past expiration date
Need inspiration? Browse our wishlist items below:
How to donate your items
- Please call Concierge Services at
1-319-356-1900 or
1-319-678-5500 or
concierge-services@uiowa.edu
to schedule a donation drop-off.
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