Basic Needs Thrift Store - Basic Needs Inc. of South Washington County
Resource Name:Basic Needs Thrift Store - Basic Needs Inc. of South Washington County
address
6990 80th Street South, Suite 200, Cottage Grove, MN 55016
Eligibility
- Thrift Store: Open to all
- Voucher Program: Must be initiated by a client's case manager or social service representative. No walk-in vouchers available.
Required documents
Hours
- Thrift Shop: 10:30 am - 5:30 pm Monday - Friday
- Donations: 11 am - 4 pm Monday and Wednesday
Website
https://www.basicneedsmn.orgApplication process
- Thrift Store: Call; walk in
- Voucher Program: A caseworker must complete the referral form on the 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
Service area
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.
NOTE: Vouchers are available for the thrift store to qualifying individuals.
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What's Here
Providing organization
Provides a thrift store selling affordable items that support Basic Needs' programs and services for the community. Other services provided include an Emergency Voucher Program for the Basic Needs Thrift Store and a food market available to those in need.