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114 Main Street, Hokah, MN 55941
Provides individualized supportive services for survivors of domestic and sexual violence. Services include:- 24 hours/7 days a week crisis line- Assistance with writing protective orders- Care and Share Corner: Offers free clothing, blankets, school supplies, and toiletries - Crisis intervention- Emergency hotel/motel safe homing- Emergency financial assistance- Personal advocacy- Safety planning- Specialized information and referral - Support groups- Transportation and accompaniment to court or the hospital for a forensic exam
Provides a means for churches and other organizations to work together to match up volunteers to meet an individual's or family's needs. Provides:- Baby Care Ministry: Helps young families by providing infant and toddler high chairs, baby cribs, pack-n-plays, and strollers- Build-A-Bed: Builds and gives single beds and bunk beds. Also delivers them directly to homes and assembles them in the room.- Bike Ministry: Provides bicycles for adults and children- Clean Sweep: Helps families with basic cleaning supplies such as paper towels, trash bags, sponges, all-purpose spray, toilet bowl cleaner, and more- Clothing Ministry: Provides essential clothing through Trending Upward Thrift Shoppe- Diaper Ministry: Helps young families by providing diapers, pull-ups, and wipes for babies and toddlers- Food and Gas Cards: Provides gift cards for food and gas- FurniShare: Matches up donations of household goods and furniture (including beds, mattresses/box springs (free of stains, rips, and tears), dressers, kitchen tables/chairs, and living room furniture) with people who need them. Also provides monthly furniture sales.- Kitchen Essentials: Offers a basic supply of silverware, dishes, cups, and cookware to individuals and families- LAM Vac Valet: Donates and repairs vacuum cleaners in good condition- Loads of Love: Cares for families in need by providing laundry detergent, fabric sheets, dish, and dishwasher soap- Personal Care: Provides necessary personal items including soap, shampoo, razors, toilet paper, deodorant, feminine products, and more- The Birthday Closet Ministry: Provides supplies for children's birthdays- The Linen Closet: Provides new or used blankets, sheets, pillowcases, towels, and washcloths- Towel Ministry: Provides bath towels, kitchen towels, and washcloths- Winter Wear Ministry: Provides boots, coats, hats, mittens, and scarves
206 West 4th Street, Room 201, Duluth, MN 55806
Provides Free Clothing and Household Goods:- Donations are accepted during open hours only- Winter clothing is available in the hallways of the Damiano building for anyone to takeAccepted Donations:- Bedding- Casual clothing and footwear in good and clean condition- Household goods of all sorts (e.g., kitchen wares, towels)- Plastic grocery bags- Small appliances that work (e.g., coffee makers, small microwaves, toasters)Items Not Accepted:- Beds, mattresses, or cribs- Car seats for children- Dirty or broken items- Electronics (e.g., TVs, VCRs, computers, printers, and other computer peripherals)- Furniture- Large appliances (e.g., refrigerators, stoves)- Medical equipment
1201 89th Avenue NE, Suite 130, Blaine, MN 55434
Food shelf which can be used once in a 30-day period. Families receive food for three - five days. Hygiene items may be available as supplies last.Vouchers for clothing (adults and families), and bedding/linens. Provides Bridging referrals for individuals needing furniture.Transportation: Bus and gas cards are available for individuals who are experiencing homelessness and in a Coordinated Entry program or for individuals who are starting a job but haven't received their first paycheck yet.HeatShare, seasonal services, Family Camp, back to school program, seasonal programsCoordinated Entry assessments for adult families and singles 24 and older in Anoka CountyFamily Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP): Funds are only available to individuals and families facing an eviction. Funding varies month to month and may not be available. NOTE: One phone line is set aside for this program. It stays open until there are more than 80 requests per week. Then it is closes until staff are caught up on intakes. When the intakes are caught up, the line is opened again. Individuals should try the phone number a few times throughout the week.If someone asks, let them know to keep checking Line 5 - it will open again soon.Rapid Rehousing: Provides services for people experiencing homelessness that have found housing. Street Outreach: Provides outreach services such as food and transportation for people experiencing homelessness.
1140 Robert Street South, West Saint Paul, MN 55118
  • Accepts donations of gently used baby items (except car seats and cribs), blankets, bouncers, diapers, wipes, baby wash, formula, high chairs, maternity clothes, swings, toys, books, stuffed animals, pacifiers, and clothing/shoes from newborn up to size 3T??- Car seat safety seminars- Classes in breastfeeding, budgeting, childbirth, child care, food/nutrition, housing, infant care, life coaching, parenting, and more- Individuals may receive a new infant car seat or convertible car seat when they take two classes and the car seat safety seminar- Community referrals to child care, food, education, employment, housing (including assistance in searching for housing), job assistance, physicians, and more- Peer counseling- Pregnancy testing- Provides baby clothing, coats, snow suits, hats, mittens, scarves, shoes, furniture, emergency diapers, wipes, blankets, maternity clothing, Pack N Plays, and formula- Pro-life pregnancy educational counseling on abortion and alternatives- Ultrasound services
401 West 7th Street, Saint Paul, MN 55102
Assistance Vouchers: provides vouchers for clothing, household items, and furniture on a case by case basis and when availableBrown Bag Food: distribution offered monthly for senior citizens 65+ onlyCase Management: for families who request budget counseling, personal counseling and other long-term professional services.Food Shelf: Walk-in, First come, First Serve, Limited to the first 60 participants a day. Anyone after 60 can receive a bag of food.Youth Food ShelfSeasonal Services: HeatShare, and emergency disaster servicesFood support application assistance (SNAP)Community Center: Provides a variety of programs to meet physical, emotional, educational, and spiritual needs including group daily program, summer day camping, senior citizen programs, congregate dining through RAP, athletics, arts and crafts, music and drama, preschool programs, sports, gymnasium, weight training, after school programs, etc.
1019 Payne Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55130
  • Case management services for families who request budget management, personal counseling and other long-term professional services.- Community Center: 651-776-8169. Provides a variety of programs for all ages designed to meet physical, emotional, educational and spiritual needs including group club activities, summer day camping, senior citizen programs, athletics, arts and crafts, music and drama, preschool program, teen counseling, gymnasium, after school programs, etc.- Fresh food distribution of bread, produce, baked goods, and more is available to anyone. Distribution takes place using a lottery system.- Financial assistance, when funds are available, for rent, deposit, mortgage, utility bill assistance (excluding water bills), some transportation, emergency and supplemental food, and other special needs on a case by case basis. Applications are taken starting on the 1st of each month (or the next business day). Only a limited number of applications are taken, so applications may only be available on or for a few days after the 1st. Call for rent availability; application availability may vary.- Food shelf some Asian and East African specialty food products may be available.- Food Support application assistance- Lunch served Monday - Friday- Seasonal services: Family Camp, free yearly Phone Home Project, and emergency disaster services- Vouchers for clothing (single adults only), bedding and kitchen items available through Alley Shoppe. Not available during summer when Alley Shoppe is closed.??- Youth food shelf
423 South Main Avenue, Park Rapids, MN 56470
  • Sells used clothes and household goods for to the general public- Free clothing, household goods, and furniture to people who have emergency needs. Vouchers may be obtained from the DAC, Social Services, Battered Women's Shelter, Mahube Community Council, and the Salvation Army
321 Potter Street, Red Wing, MN 55066
Owned and operated by Red Wing Area SeniorsAccepts and sells gently used:- Clothing- Furniture- Holiday decorations- Household items- Jackets and coats- Linens- Microwaves- Shoes and boots- Toys?Provision of items to individuals and households in need of thrift store merchandise
333 South 12th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55404
Provides clothes and small household items. Limited number of coats for adults on a first-come, first-served basis. Accepts donations of new and used clothing and small household items in good condition.
903 West Center Street, Rochester, MN 55902
Services include: - Adoption planning and placement - Baby items include Bundles of Love gift bags filled with baby clothes, bibs, blankets, diapers, toys, wipes, and more for all newborns, pack and play - Crisis hotline - Domestic and international adoption - Home studies - Mother and Child Assistance Fund provides one-time assistance to pregnant women and families with children under 12 months old, including electric service, gas service, heating fuel, rent payment, and water service assistance - Parenting planning and education - Post-adoption assistance - Pro-life pregnancy planning services - Referrals for medical assistance, financial assistance, housing assistance, legal assistance, nutrition services, and parenting education
1111 North Highway 25, Suite 101, Buffalo, MN 55313
Works with clients to establish relationships and work through temporary hardships. Partners with the Buffalo Food Shelf, Blessing Closet, and the Buffalo Rotary. Offers services such as:- Baby items such as diapers, wipes, blankets, and bottles- Gas vouchers on a limited basis- Minor car repair assistance of up to $300 per family per year- Minor household repairs - Referrals to other agencies - Volunteer drivers to provide transportation to medical appointments or job interviews. A 2 - 3 day notice is required.
12915 Weinand Circle, Rogers, MN 55374
  • Clothing for all ages- Small household items such as kitchen items and linens- Accepts donations of new and used seasonally appropriate clothing and household items in clean and good condition
700 South Riverfront Drive, Mankato, MN 56001
Provides supportive assistance to individuals and families in an emergency situation. Assists in identifying other community resources which may provide additional help.Services offered may include:- Automotive repair and gas assistance (applicant must have a verifiable medical appointment or employment to be considered)- Clothing- Financial assistance for eviction and utility disconnection notice if funding is available- Household furnishings- IDs and birth certificates- One-way bus ticket for relocation purposes- Prescription assistance for non-narcotic prescriptions??NOTE: Individuals are required to complete an intake form in order to receive assistance. Click here for intake form.
700 Cedar Street, Suite 7, Alexandria, MN 56308
Collects, stores, and provides bath towels, bath rugs, bakeware, clean bedding (bed blankets, comforters, mattress pads, new or gently used pillows, and sheets), dishes, dish towels, flatware, glasses, kitchen utensils, pots and pans, used furniture (bed frames, chairs, chests, coffee tables, dinette sets, dressers, end tables, lamps, love seats, mattresses, nightstands, small bookcases, and sofas), and basic household items in working condition (blenders, coffee makers, irons, fans, microwave ovens, vacuum cleaners) in good condition from community members and shares with families in need in Douglas County through referrals from approved community service and crisis agencies.
2080 Woodlynn Avenue, Maplewood, MN 55109
Case management services for families who request budget counseling, personal counseling and other long-term professional services.Financial assistance for rent (when available), deposit, diapers, uniforms, car repairs, prescriptions. Funding is very limited at this time.Food shelf; referrals to food shelves as needed for residents of other cities.Youth food shelfGas vouchers and bus tokensHeatShare, seasonal services, back to school supplies, free yearly phone home program, Family Camp, and emergency disaster servicesVouchers for clothing, bedding and kitchen items
310 Sundial Drive, Waite Park, MN 56387
Thrift Store selling used clothing, small household items, furniture, and miscellaneous items - Women's, men's, and children's clothing and shoes- Books, movies, games- Toys- Small household appliances- Housewares- Jewelry and accessories- Linen and bedding- Tools- Furniture - only after reviewed and approvedWill not accept:- Hazardous waste, or items containing hazardous waste, such as: computers, VCRs, TVs, monitors, stereos, turntables, speakers, phones, or answering machines- Microwave ovens- Mattresses or box springs - Infant/children equipment: cribs, highchairs, pack n plays, car seats, etc.- Large furniture must be reviewed and approved for acceptance- Sleeper sofas- Food- Flammable products- Weapons and explosives- Construction materials- Carpeting- Large exercise equipment
208 4th Avenue SE, Deer River, MN 56636
Will open by referral "on-call basis", domestic abuse victims leaving home quickly and not bringing enough clothes, someone in need of diapers, fire or disaster victims. Anyone who is in need and cannot wait for closet opening or cannot consistently make it to the closet during open hours, call and we will open up.Provides:- Clothing Newborn- 4T- Bottles- Blankets- Toys- Diapers
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712 Lincoln Loop, Sauk Centre, MN 56378
Thrift Store selling used clothing, small household items, furniture, and miscellaneous items - Women's, men's, and children's clothing and shoes- Books, movies, games- Toys- Small household appliances- Housewares- Jewelry and accessories- Linen and bedding- Tools- Furniture - only after reviewed and approvedWill not accept:- Hazardous waste, or items containing hazardous waste, such as: computers, VCRs, TVs, monitors, stereos, turntables, speakers, phones, or answering machines- Microwave ovens- Mattresses or box springs - Infant/children equipment: cribs, highchairs, pack n plays, car seats, etc.- Large furniture must be reviewed and approved for acceptance- Sleeper sofas- Food- Flammable products- Weapons and explosives- Construction materials- Carpeting- Large exercise equipment
157 Roosevelt Road, Suite 100, Saint Cloud, MN 56301
Helps those in need with the essentials of daily living, including:- Bedding- Cookware- Dinnerware- General clothing provision- Seasonal and work clothing- TowelsIndividuals can access the program on a one-time per calendar month basis. Can call to discuss emergency requests for additional services in a month.