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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

Offers various resources and living essentials to help individuals in the community. Resources may include:

- Baby care: Provides cribs, highchairs, strollers, and pack-n-plays.

- Bed items: Provides new mattresses, bed frames, and bunk beds

- Bikes: Provides bicycles for adults and children

- Birthday closet: Providing children’s birthday supplies

- Cleaning supplies: Essential household cleaning supplies

- Diapers: Provides diapers, pull ups, and baby wipes

- Kitchen Essentials: Offers a basic supply of silverware, dishes, cups, and cookware

- Laundry and dishwashing: Supplies such as detergent and soap

- Personal Care: Hygiene products for daily needs

- Towels: Providing kitchen, bath towels and washcloths

Note: Donations accepted

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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 take

Accepted 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

Bus and Gas Transportation: Bus and gas cards are available for individuals who are experiencing homelessness and in a Housing Registry program or for individuals who are starting a job but haven't received their first paycheck yet.

Food Shelf: The food shelf can be used once every 30-days. Families receive three to five days of food. Hygiene items may be available as supplies last. HeatShare and Seasonal Programs: Provides the Heatshare application program and seasonal services such as Family Camp, back to school program, seasonal programs Housing Hub: Connects single adults ages 18 and over and families experiencing homelessness or at risk of being homeless in Anoka County with a Housing Specialist. Housing Specialists provide housing problem solving and can assist households with practical solutions, identify sources, alternatives, and mediate conflict resolution between landlords, friends, or family. The initial access point to be connected with a Housing Specialist is short-term with a 30-day timeframe. After 30 days initial contact, households with no other pathways identified who meet eligibility requirements can be connected to a Housing Assessor and complete a Housing Needs Assessment. Individuals and families who complete a Housing Needs Assessment will be added to the Housing Registry.

​Family 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.

Voucher Program: Vouchers for clothing (adults and families), and bedding/linens. Provides Bridging referrals for individuals needing furniture.

- 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

Assistance Vouchers: provides vouchers for clothing, household items, and furniture on a case by case basis and when available Brown Bag Food: distribution offered monthly for senior citizens 65+ only Case 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 Shelf Seasonal Services: HeatShare, and emergency disaster services Food 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.

- 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

- 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

Secondhand store: - Appliances

- Clothing

- Electronics

- Household items

​- Other material goods at lower than retail prices

- Toys

- Used furniture

*No used beds or TVs accepted

Owned and operated by Red Wing Area Seniors Accepts 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

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.

- Located 2.3 miles south of Target on Highway 169 (east side of road) - Donations of Clothing can be taken to the Service Center at this time - They will accept clothing and other merchandise as there is room available to store it - Emergency Food Boxes on site - Please call for larger items to donate

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

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.

• 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

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.

Collects, stores, and provides used furniture and household items in good condition to families in need in Douglas County through referrals from approved community service and crisis agencies. Items available may include:

- Bath towels and bath rugs

- Clean bedding (bed blankets, comforters, mattress pads, new or gently used pillows, and sheets)

- Dishes and dish towels

- Flatware, bakeware, glasses, kitchen utensils, pots and pans

- Kitchen appliances and household items in working condition (blenders, coffee makers, irons, fans, microwave ovens, vacuum cleaners)

- Used furniture (bed frames, chairs, chests, coffee tables, dinette sets, dressers, end tables, lamps, love seats, mattresses, nightstands, small bookcases, and sofas)

Provides a network of local churches that partner to link resources and services to help community members in need, while also offering opportunities to engage personally with those they serve. Resources and services provided include:

- Appliances

- Cleaning supplies

- Clothing, including infant clothing sizes newborn to 4T

- Financial counseling

- Furniture - Information and referral to community resources

- Linens

- Personal care kits

- Transportation to appointments

​- Winter clothing

​All services are dependent on volunteer availability and donations; there is no guarantee of receiving services or assistance. Donation accepted are both monetary and personal care items, kitchen items, storage and garbage supplies, and laundry soaps and detergent.

Sells clothing, bedding and linen, books, kitchen items, and select small furniture. Accepts donations.

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 shelf Gas vouchers and bus tokens HeatShare, seasonal services, back to school supplies, free yearly phone home program, Family Camp, and emergency disaster services ​Vouchers for clothing, bedding and kitchen items when funding is available. Funding is very limited at this time.

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 approved Will 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

• Clothing Newborn
• 4T
• Bottles
• Blankets
• Toys
• Diapers

Provides clothing, household goods, etc for families in case of emergency or disaster.

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 approved Will 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

Helps those in need with the essentials of daily living, including:

- Bedding

- Cookware

- Dinnerware

- General clothing provision

- Seasonal and work clothing

- Towels

Individuals can access the program on a one-time per calendar month basis. Can call to discuss emergency requests for additional services in a month.