How to Help During COVID-19
We are grateful for the overwhelming offers of support pouring in from our amazing communities! Many are asking for ways to support our team members and patients. This page will be kept up to date with ways you can help us during the COVID-19 pandemic. Check back regularly for new information on the support we need and thank you for your generosity!
Support our Healthcare Heroes
Masks & Supplies
Handmade Masks
UnityPoint Health is collecting handmade masks. We ask that you follow the pattern and instructions here when making masks. If you've already made masks using another pattern, that's OK.
Supply Donations
We're also collecting supplies at all drop off locations. Supplies we're currently collecting are:
- Vacuum bags
- Elastic
- Hair ties
- Wax covered string
- Pipe cleaners
- Double-sided adhesive tape (such as dress tape and gorilla tape)
Drop Off Locations
You can drop off masks and other supplies at one of these locations:
Des Moines
Blank Children's Hospital Donation Station at Iowa Methodist Medical Center
(Located in Parking Ramp - Use Handicap Parking Entrance)
1200 Pleasant Street
Des Moines, Iowa 50309 |
Monday – Friday
11am – 3pm |
Mask Tutorial