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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
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

Program Fees

  • Sliding Scale/Reduced Fee

Hours of Operation

  • Open Saturday or Sunday
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