The
Ankeny
Klothing
Exchange

TAKE is now located at 105 E 1st street in Ankeny! For the latest schedules and information check the TAKE Facebook page to keep up to date.

  • The mission of TAKE is to provide clothing and household goods to people in need.

    • Take is open for shopping Mon thru Fri + 2nd Sat | 9:30-11:30 AM

    • For donations of children's clothing, shoes, toys, books, accessories and sports equipment - Mon thru Fri + 2nd Sat 9:30-11:30 AM

    • For donations of adult clothing, shoes, and accessories, housewares, books, and decor ONLY on Tues, Thu, + 2nd Sat | 9:30-11:30 AMItem description

  • In addition to helping those in need, TAKE helps keep gently used clothing, shoes, linens, household goods, and more out of landfills, while giving them a second life.

  • Are you in need of clothes, shoes, linens, or household goods?

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Making a difference

The Ankeny Klothing Exchange ( T A K E ) is a non-profit organization that operates a store, offering free gently used clothing, shoes, linens, household goods, & more to community members in need.


TAKE was founded in 1992 by a small group of volunteers with a vision to provide clothing to people in need in our community. TAKE was the first occupant of the Neveln Center, operating there for nearly 30 years as a safe and welcoming space for individuals and families seeking assistance. In 2020, TAKE volunteers formalized the organization as a 5o1(c)(3). In May 2024, TAKE relocated to a new home at 105 East 1st St, Ankeny, Iowa 50021.

Three ways you can help

give hope   |   change lives in your community   |   make a lasting impact 

Volunteer your time & serve your community–it’s as easy as sorting donations and hanging up clothes

Donate your extra stuff–gently used or new clothing & shoes of all sizes, linens, & household goods

Monetary donations allow us to keep operating & providing clothing & household goods to those in need

In 2023

  • Hundreds of

    Volunteer Hours Were Donated

  • 29,085

    People In Need Were Served*

    *Does Not Include Those Served by “Christmas Room”

  • 4,042

    Individual Donors Dropped Off Clothes & Household Goods

  • 3,020

    People Were Served by Yearly Seasonal “Christmas Room”