Plant something.Watch it grow.
Your gift stocks the pantry, feeds kids breakfast all summer, and builds what's next.
Every dollar stays local.
We keep overhead lean so the most of every gift goes to shelves, breakfasts, mentors, and the ground we're building on. The rest keeps the lights on and the doors open.
- The BasicsFood, hygiene, and household items for the pantry and clothing closet.
- Summer BreakfastFree breakfast for kids and teens when school's out.
- FoundationsMentors, the student work program, and trade pathways.
- ReRooted & the buildGetting the rescue and teaching farm ready to open.
No problem. You can give securely on our Givebutter page instead, or email hello@heartroots.org or text 319.348.5919.
Give on Givebutter →HeartRoots is a registered nonprofit in Iowa. Our federal 501(c)(3) application is in progress; once approved, recognition typically applies back to our June 2026 founding. Until then, please check with your tax advisor about deductibility. Questions? Just ask.
More ways to give.
Not every gift fits in a donation form. All of these count.
Root deep.
A monthly gift, any size, keeps the shelves steady all year instead of just at the holidays. Pick "monthly" in the form.
Give monthly → Pantry itemsStock the shelves.
Food, diapers, hygiene, household, and clothing. See what we need most right now.
Most-needed list → Rescue wish listGet ReRooted ready.
Crates, leashes, food, and supplies so the rescue is ready on day one.
Wish list → Fresh foodShare your garden.
Extra tomatoes, zucchini, eggs, or produce go straight onto pantry shelves.
How it works → Businesses & churchesSponsor a program.
Sponsor summer breakfast, host a pantry drive, or match your team's gifts. Let's talk.
Email us → The buildLand, equipment & big gifts.
The teaching farm and rescue center need ground, tools, and a capital campaign. Have something bigger in mind?
Talk to us →Supplies only, please. No animals. The rescue isn't open yet and there's no drop-off location for animals. Storage is limited, so please text 319.348.5919 or email before dropping off supplies.
Gear
- Wire crates (medium & large)
- Exercise pens
- Leashes & slip leads
- Collars & harnesses
- Cat carriers
- Stainless food & water bowls
- Dog beds
Food & care
- Dry dog food
- Dry cat food
- Cat litter & litter boxes
- Flea & tick prevention (unopened)
- Pet first-aid kits
- Brushes & nail clippers
- Treats
Unopened and in date, please.
Cleaning
- Towels & blankets
- Bleach
- Paper towels
- Trash bags
- Laundry soap
- Disposable gloves
- Mop & buckets
Old towels and blankets are gold to a rescue. Clean, please.
ReRooted Bird Dogs
- Check cords
- Training dummies
- Blaze orange vests (dog & handler)
- E-collar or GPS units
- Whistles
- Dog boots
Bigger needs
- Outdoor kennels & runs
- Chest freezer
- Washer & dryer
- Dog transport crates for a truck
- Fencing
- Gas cards for vet runs
Got something big? Email us first so we can plan where it goes.
Too many zucchini? We know a guy.
Every Iowa garden makes more than one family can eat. Bring the extra to the pantry and it'll be on a neighbor's table that week.
Backyard gardeners, market growers, and anyone with hens that won't quit: welcome.
Good to know
- Fresh, whole, and picked within a day or two
- Rinse off dirt, but skip washing tender greens and berries
- Eggs clean and uncracked
- Text 319.348.5919 before you bring it so someone's there
Help us break ground.
The teaching farm and rescue center will take land, equipment, partners, and some bigger gifts. If you've got something in mind, let's have coffee.
Ground in Tama County for the farm, the rescue center, and upland habitat. Sell, lease, or donate: let's talk.
A tractor, a truck, a trailer, fencing, a high tunnel. Gently used is perfect.
Foundations, businesses, and families who want to put a name on something that lasts.
You're not just giving. You're showing up.
Every gift says the same thing to a neighbor: you were not made to do this alone.
Faith-rooted. Open to every neighbor. Help is never conditioned on belief.