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.

Provides low-cost items such as clothing, furniture, household goods, sporting equipment, books, and electronics. Accepts donations of gently used items.

- 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

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

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

Free clothing and small household supplies. Items often include coats and winter wear. Patrons are limited to two paper bags full of items. Donations accepted during individuals allotted time slot: clean clothing in good repair, linens, and small household supplies. Does not accept anything with a cord.

- 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

- 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

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.

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

Secondhand store: - Appliances - Clothing - Electronics - Household items ?- Other material goods at lower than retail prices - Toys - Used furniture *No used beds or TVs accepted

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.

Baby Steps works with over 50 services that work to strengthen families and also distribute Baby Steps coupons.The coupons can be exchanged for new merchandise for children ages 0-5 as found in a retail store - Families can learn about these services when they stop in the store

Vouchers for clothing (single adults only), bedding and kitchen items. Household: Furniture is not free. Vouchers are given to assist clients in the purchase of furniture at a discount price at the Salvation Army Thrift Stores. Clients must verify they have recently left a shelter, or that they have a new living situation or other crisis situation through a case worker, pastor, school social worker, landlord, etc. Vouchers are capped at $100 per family and can not be used for beds. Transportation: Clients can qualify for tokens or a bus card in one of two ways. The caseworker must be able to verify by telephone that the client has a permanent job for which they have not received their first paycheck or a permanent job interview or has a medical appointment. Hygiene: Items such as shampoo, soap and toothpaste are available. Clients are eligible once every two months. HeatShare, seasonal services, Family Camp, free yearly Phone Home project, back to school project, and emergency disaster services. Food support application assistance (SNAP)

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

- Accept donations of clothing and household goods that are clean and in good condition - Clothing - Household items - No large appliances or furniture - Run by volunteers - Small appliances

Food shelf which can be used once in a 30-day period. Families receive food for three - five days. Hygiene items may be available as supplies last. Vouchers for clothing (adults and families), and bedding/linens. Provides Bridging referrals for individuals needing furniture. Transportation: Bus and gas cards are available for individuals who are experiencing homelessness and in a Coordinated Entry program or for individuals who are starting a job but haven't received their first paycheck yet. HeatShare, seasonal services, Family Camp, back to school program, seasonal programs Coordinated Entry assessments for adult families and singles 24 and older in Anoka County 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. Street Outreach: Provides outreach services such as food and transportation for people experiencing homelessness.

Secondhand store: - Appliances - Clothing - Electronics - Household items ?- Other material goods at lower than retail prices - Toys - Used furniture *No used beds or TVs accepted

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

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

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

Provides a place to browse for used clothing and small household goods of your choice, such as: - Blankets - Clothing - Dishes - Outerwear - Sheets - Shoes - Towels Accepts donations of similar items in good condition

- 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 women, men, and children clothing, socks, undergarments, shoes, household items, linens, winter gear, and other items during the client's food shop. Clothing closet can be accessed once a month per client. Also accepts donations of these items. Individuals with a shopping appointment have the option to receive a voucher for shopping in the Thrift Store.

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