Basic Needs Thrift Store - Basic Needs Inc. of South Washington County
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
Categories
Last assured
04/19/2025
Physical Address
6990 80th Street South, Cottage Grove, MN 55016
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
Voice
Fax
(651)458-1090
Website
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.
Fee
Donations accepted; fees vary by service - No charge with referral
Required documents
Vouchers: Referral form from community agency, church, or social service
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.
Service area
Dakota County, MN Ramsey County, MN Washington County, MN
Agency info
Basic Needs Inc. of South Washington County
Thrift store and food pantry