DAV Thrift Store

DAV Thrift Store is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization located at 2627 East University Avenue in Des Moines, Iowa, dedicated to supporting disabled American veterans throughout the state. The store operates as a resale shop offering approximately 40,000 items across its 20,000 square feet of retail space, with inventory refreshed daily through donated goods. All proceeds from sales benefit Disabled American Veterans Chapters 20 and 53, supporting local veterans with critical services including housing assistance, employment help, transportation to medical appointments, and aid with benefit claims. Beyond its retail operations, the organization provides emergency supplies to hospitalized veterans, funds scholarships for veterans and their dependents, and supplies equipment to the Iowa Veterans Home. The thrift store accepts donations through both in-store drop-offs and free pickup services, with donations being tax-deductible contributions to the veteran-focused mission.