Monsoon’s 3rd Annual Baby Gear Swap!
๐๏ธย Event Date – Saturdayย May 9, 2026
๐ย Time – 11:00am – 2:00pm
๐ Event Location – Franklin Event Center, Large Gym (4801 Franklin Ave, Des Moines, IA)
With a goal and commitment to supporting parents and caregivers in marginalized communities, Monsoon Asians and Pacific Islanders in Solidarity (Monsoon) is organizing its 3rd Annual Baby Gear Swap. This mutual aid community event allows participants to freely give and take baby items, specifically for babies and toddlers ages 0 to 5 years. Participants do not need to bring anything to take items home. This Baby Gear Swap is communal and open to all who care for infants and young children.
Donation Details:
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Early donation period is now closed.ย
- Dates for Donations: Januaryย 5ย – May 1, 2026
Donation Drop-Off Locations:
- Monday-Fridayย –ย 9am-5pm
JouJou Des Moines || 906 42nd St, Des Moines, IA
- Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Fridayย –ย 9am-1pm
- Wednesday –ย 9am-6pm
- Saturday –ย 9am-11:30am
Pied Piper Studios || 3892 NW Urbandale Drive, Urbandale, IA
- Monday – 9:15am-12:15pm, 5:25pm-7:30pm
- Tuesday – 9:15am-2:00pm, 5:25pm-7:30pm
- Thursday – 5:25pm-6:30pm
- Friday – 9:15am-12:15pm
- Saturday – 9:15am-2:00pm
We are NO LONGER accepting toys and stuffed animals but we are still accepting all other donations.
Interested in volunteering?
View our volunteer sign-up form for more information.
Thank you partners!
- Baccam Real Estate Team
- Molina Healthcare
- Rooted Yoga and Fitness
- 5 Borough Bagels
- Broadlawns Medical Center
- Celebrations Party & Store Rental
- City of Des Moines: Community Impact and Relations
- Des Moines Public Library
- Drake University Head Start
- EveryStep
- Fareway Meat Market
- Healthy Birth Day – Count the Kicks
- Iowa Immunizes
- Jou Jou DSM
- Kith & Kin Health Collaborative
- Knock and Drop Iowa
- L.U.N.A.
- Pied Piper
- Planned Parenthood
- Reading in Public
- Start Small Project
- Supply Hive
- The FreeStore
- Wellpoint
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