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Basic Needs Thrift Store - Basic Needs Inc. of South Washington County

6990 80th Street South, Suite 200, Cottage Grove, MN 55016

Eligibility

Thrift Store: Open to All. Voucher Program: Open to residents of Dakota, Ramsey, and Washington counties and must be initiated by a client's case manager or social service representative.

Required documents

Vouchers: Referral form from community agency, church, or social service

Hours

Thrift Shop: 10:30 am - 5:30 pm Monday - Friday 10:30 am - 4 pm Saturday 12 noon - 4 pm Sunday Donations: 11 am - 4 pm Monday, Wednesday 11 am - 3 pm Saturday
https://www.basicneedsmn.org
[email protected]

Application process

A caseworker must complete the referral form on website, and will be granted access to the Voucher Program Registration to gather basic demographic details. Once submitted, a Basic Needs staff member will reach out to the referred family to schedule an intake appointment. If eligible, the individual will receive a one-time-use voucher, valid for up to nine months, based on assessed need.

Fees

Donations accepted; fees vary by service - No charge with referral

Service area

Dakota County, MN
Ramsey County, MN
Washington County, MN

Other Information

Hours of Operation

Open Saturday or Sunday

Program Fees

Sliding Scale/Reduced Fee

Description

Items accepted as donations and sold include: - Blankets, quilts, bedspreads, linens, and towels - Books and toys - Gently used seasonal clothing - Household items including dishes, pots, pans, and utensils - Jewelry and watches - Records, CDs, portable stereos, and videos - Select furniture. No beds, only headboards, and frames - Shoes and boots - Small appliances and lamps; small televisions (no consoles) - Tools and toolboxes Material and old leather items are accepted for recycling purposes Offers thrift store voucher program to qualifying individuals

Last Assured

04/19/2025

Providing organization

Basic Needs Inc. of South Washington County

Thrift store and food pantry