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624 Central Avenue West, Saint Paul, MN 55104
Offers free clothing, food, household items, and toiletries monthly. Depending on the types of donations received, the items vary. Donations are accepted for new clothing only, gently used household items, and toiletries. Call to set up drop-off time.
2395 University Avenue West, Suite 200, Saint Paul, MN 55114
Provides the following services: - Assistance with basic needs such as housing, furniture, household items, food, clothing, employment- Referrals to clinics, mental health providers, legal services, ESL classes- Translation and interpreting assistance- Transportation
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
2020 Highway 13 East, Burnsville, MN 55337
Store sells:- Clothing- Electronics- Housewares- Kitchen items- Knick knacks- Pictures and more- Small appliances and furniture- ShoesAccepts donations of new and used clothing.
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
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.
1415A 5th Street South, Hopkins, MN 55343
Provides clothing (via clothing closet) by appointment and basic household items/furniture to people in need who are referred. Small food donations and prayers are available at an appointment.Birthday Closet: Available for parents who need help providing for their child's birthday. A referral from a partner agency is required.Employment Support: Job search, interview, and resume counseling; available by appointment.Haircuts: By appointment only and based on stylist availability, haircuts are available to current clients of Reach and RestoreLife Coaching: helps people reach their goals by navigating the steps to reach those goals; available by appointment
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.
27th Avenue West, Duluth, MN 55806
Product Reuse Center at the Household Hazardous Waste Facility :- May take 5 items from the center a day for personal use- Partially used cans of paint- Household cleanersReuse Area at the Materials Recovery Center:- May take 2 free items a day- Bikes- Furniture- Housewares, and moreRewards for Reuse program:- Enter to win a $25 gift card- Take a picture of what was created with products from the Center and send it in to WLSSD
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
4587 Ridgeview Road, Duluth, MN 55803
Product Reuse Center at the Household Hazardous Waste Facility :- May take 5 items from the center a day for personal use- Partially used cans of paint- Household cleanersReuse Area at the Materials Recovery Center:- May take 2 free items a day- Bikes- Furniture- Housewares, and moreRewards for Reuse program:- Enter to win a $25 gift card- Take a picture of what was created with products from the Center and send it in to WLSSD
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.
105 West Lind Street, Mankato, MN 56003
Thrift store with a full range of inventory including:- Low-cost, donated seasonally appropriate clothing for women, men, and children- Household goods, appliances, kitchenware, and furniture- Items such as cribs and changing tables are sometimes available- Books, toys, games, and jewelry- Sports equipment, bikes, and other usable items- Computers and computer monitors- Volunteer opportunitiesDoes not accept tires, TVs, or any item that has been exposed to mold, mildew or cigarette smoke.For a complete list of donations accepted, visit website.