The Refill Market

10/20/2026

✨ SAVE THE DATE ✨
Join us in celebrating one year on November 22nd!
Stay tuned for more details, including a pre-order for branded tote bags and sweatshirts. We’re so excited to have a new design created by AnimatoJoe 🏳️‍🌈!

We’re incredibly thankful for all of the support over the last year and can’t wait to celebrate with you!

10/17/2026

Another year of the Iowa Farm Sanctuary’s Carl’s 5K in the books! They had their biggest turnout this year 🥳 Love seeing friends old and new, including Erin Dwenger! Visiting the residents is the best. We got to meet the sanctuary’s newest resident saved from the dairy industry, a calf named Cashew 🥰 Can’t wait for next year!!

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10/13/2026

✨ CLOSED OCTOBER 17TH ✨
This will be our 5th year attending Carl’s 5K. While we will be closed this Saturday, we hope you’ll come out and support us the rest of the week.

This was a difficult decision to make. We are very passionate about Iowa Farm Sanctuary. The Iowa Farm Sanctuary does the most incredible work and this is the one time each year we show support in person.

If you would like to show your support for this amazing sanctuary, consider donating and/or attend this fantastic event. Race and Spectator tickets are still available. This year is also the 3rd annual fall festival, including pumpkin spice cinnamon rolls, c***r, and pumpkin painting. After the race, visit your favorite residents and walk the grounds.

10/09/2026

Thank you to Kate for writing this lovely article!

A muted rainbow of assorted dry foods, snacks, seasonings and more stored in Mason jars line the shelves of The Refill Market in Des Moines. See link below ⬇️

📸 Kate Kealey/ The Register

10/02/2026

Meet Big Sky Compost!!
Big Sky is owned by a wonderful human named Montana and provides residential compost services in Des Moines. I had the pleasure of meeting up and learning more about how the company is helping Des Moines divert compostable waste from the landfills.

Give Big Sky Compost a follow and help spread the word about this incredible service!!

Interested in Big Sky’s service?
Simply register and set up your subscription for weekly or every other week pick-up. Big Sky will provide a five-gallon bucket for scraps. Simply place everything in the bucket for pick-up.

Check out the list of ‘yes’ and ‘no’ items on the third slide.

09/29/2026

With five Wednesdays this month, we’re hosting a BONUS Bulk Refill Happy Hour! We could really use your help closing out the month. What better way to stock up than having 20% off all bulk refills?

Thank you for your continued support and enthusiasm for shopping sustainably 💚

09/22/2026

Bulk Refill Happy Hour for this month is tomorrow!!We’ve turned it into Bulk Refill Happy DAY!
20% off all refill products ALL Day, 11am-7pm 🫙 ♻️

09/17/2026

✨ Vital Wheat Gluten ✨ After many requests for this product, it’s finally here!!

What can you make with vital wheat gluten? Check out this recipe for an easy seitan and combine with your favorite seasonings or sauces.

For what else do you use vital wheat gluten? Leave your ideas and recipes in the comments.

09/03/2026

✨ SHOP HOURS ✨

08/24/2026

✨ Bulk Refill Happy Hour ✨ is back this Wednesday, August 26th from 4pm-8pm 🎉

Bring your containers and let’s shop sustainably!