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715 2nd Avenue South, Saint James, MN 56081

Cash-grant program for families with low incomes experiencing a household emergency. Families can receive assistance once every 12 months. The assistance received must resolve the crisis. Families must use their own money first. The amount of assistance provided might not cover the entire emergency, but it can help.

​Short-term, one-time grant assistance for persons in a financial crisis because of fire, flood, storm, illness, accident, theft, utility shut-off, eviction, foreclosure, moving expense, necessary home repairs, or need for furniture or appliance replacement or repair.

4587 Ridgeview Road, Duluth, MN 55803

Product Reuse Center at the Household Hazardous Waste Facility :

- May take 5 items from the center a day for personal use

- Partially used cans of paint

- Household cleaners Reuse Area at the Materials Recovery Center:

- May take 2 free items a day

- Bikes

- Furniture

- Housewares, and more Rewards for Reuse program:

- Enter to win a $25 gift card

- Take a picture of what was created with products from the Center and send it in to WLSSD

15 Central Avenue North, Elbow Lake, MN 56531

Cash-grant program for adults with low incomes experiencing a household emergency. Adults can receive assistance once every 12 months. The assistance received must resolve the crisis. Adults must use their own money first. The amount of assistance provided might not cover the entire emergency, but it can help. Short-term, one-time grant assistance for persons in a financial crisis because of fire, flood, storm, illness, accident, theft, utility shut-off, eviction, foreclosure, moving expense, necessary home repairs, or need for furniture or appliance replacement or repair.

1117 Center Street, New Ulm, MN 56073

Cash-grant program for families with low incomes experiencing a household emergency. Families can receive assistance once every 12 months. The assistance received must resolve the crisis. Families must use their own money first. The amount of assistance provided might not cover the entire emergency, but it can help.

​Short-term, one-time grant assistance for persons in a financial crisis because of fire, flood, storm, illness, accident, theft, utility shut-off, eviction, foreclosure, moving expense, necessary home repairs, or need for furniture or appliance replacement or repair.

412 North Nicollet, Blue Earth, MN 56013

Cash-grant program for adults with low incomes experiencing a household emergency. Adults can receive assistance once every 12 months. The assistance received must resolve the crisis. Adults must use their own money first. The amount of assistance provided might not cover the entire emergency, but it can help.

​Short-term, one-time grant assistance for persons in a financial crisis because of fire, flood, storm, illness, accident, theft, utility shut-off, eviction, foreclosure, moving expense, necessary home repairs, or need for furniture or appliance replacement or repair.

124 1st Street SE, Wadena, MN 56482

Cash-grant program for families with low incomes experiencing household emergencies. Families can receive assistance once every 12 months. The assistance received must resolve the crisis. Families must use their own money first. The amount of assistance provided might not cover the entire emergency, but it can help. Emergency assistance provides short-term, one-time assistance for households in a financial crisis because of fire, flood, storm, illness, accident, theft, utility shut-off, eviction, foreclosure, moving expense, necessary home repairs, or need for furniture or appliance replacement or repair.

120 North Sibley Avenue, Litchfield, MN 55355

Provides two thrift store locations open to anyone in need. The thrift stores have items for sale including:

- Antiques

- Baby items

- Books

- Clothing of all sizes

- Furniture

- Household items

Other services:

- Accepts donated items during business hours. Accepts new and gently used clothing, books, household or baby items, and furniture year-round.

- Volunteer opportunities for short-term and long-term positions

902 Houston Street NW, Suite 1, Preston, MN 55965

Cash-grant program for families with low income experiencing household emergencies. Families can receive assistance once every 12 months. The assistance received must resolve the crisis. Families must use their own money first. The amount of assistance provided might not cover the entire emergency, but it can help. 

Allowable expenses may include utility shut-off, eviction, foreclosure, moving expense, necessary home repairs, or in of need furniture or appliance replacement or repair.

Amount of assistance provided is based on household size. Only vendor or protective payee payments will be issued.

715 2nd Avenue South, Saint James, MN 56081

Cash-grant program for adults with low incomes experiencing a household emergency. Adults can receive assistance once every 12 months. The assistance received must resolve the crisis. Adults must use their own money first. The amount of assistance provided might not cover the entire emergency, but it can help.

Short-term, one-time grant assistance for persons in a financial crisis because of fire, flood, storm, illness, accident, theft, utility shut-off, eviction, foreclosure, moving expense, necessary home repairs, or need for furniture or appliance replacement or repair.

321 Main Street North, Renville, MN 56284

Operates a thrift store and clothing pantry, and redistributes donated goods such as clothing, furniture, household items, school supplies, and emergency resources to help people move out of crises.

510 SE 11th Street, Grand Rapids, MN 55744

Building supply thrift store that sells surplus and gently used materials. Profits go toward building Habitat for Humanity homes right here in our area. Donate surplus or gently used materials such as: - Appliances

  • Asphalt Products
- Bath Fixtures
  • Furniture (no beds)
- Cabinets
  • Doors
- Decking Materials
  • Electrical Supplies
- Fasteners
  • Flooring
- Hardware
  • HVAC
- Insulation (new only)
  • Light Fixtures
- Lumber
  • Office Furniture
- Paint (new only)
  • Plumbing Supplies
- Railings
  • Shingles
- Siding
  • Sinks
- Tools - Tile (new only) - Windows
  • Knick Knacks Shop for your own home improvement project at bargain prices
- Will not take:
  • Clothing and Shoes

1613 Farm Road South, Tower, MN 55790

Assists with goods or services that contribute to the well-being and/or safety of the individual including:

- Air conditioner (window mount)

​- Bed and/or dresser set

​- Carpet/floor covering

​- Couch/sofa

​- Freezer: Upright or chest

​- Furnace

​- Handicap accessibility needs

​- Kitchen range/stove

​- Kitchen table/chair set

​- Main/storm door

​- Microwave

​- Ramp

​- Recliner

​- Refrigerator

​- Septic pumping

​- Washer and/or dryer

​- Water and sewer repairs

​- Water heater

Assistance is provided up to $600 per household (with a minimum of $50) towards the purchase of 1 item listed above. If the cost of the item exceeds $600, it is the applicant's responsibility to pay the remainder of the balance and they must demonstrate the ability to pay the remaining balance. Requests are generally limited to 1 request per household every 2 years, unless the request is for an emergency beyond the household's control.

10011 Noble Parkway, Brooklyn Park, MN 55443

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)

2200 23rd Street NE, Suite 1020, Willmar, MN 56201

Cash-grant program for adults with low incomes experiencing a household emergency. Adults can receive assistance once every 12 months. The assistance received must resolve the crisis. Adults must use their own money first. The amount of assistance provided might not cover the entire emergency, but it can help. Short-term, one-time grant assistance for persons in a financial crisis because of fire, flood, storm, illness, accident, theft, utility shut-off, eviction, foreclosure, moving expense, necessary home repairs, or need for furniture or appliance replacement or repair.

Note: Currently out of funding until July 1st, 2026

531 Dewey Street, Foley, MN 56329

Cash-grant program for families with low incomes experiencing a household emergency. Families can receive assistance once every 12 months. The assistance received must resolve the crisis. Families must use their own money first. The amount of assistance provided might not cover the entire emergency, but it can help.

​Short-term, one-time grant assistance for persons in a financial crisis because of fire, flood, storm, illness, accident, theft, utility shut-off, eviction, foreclosure, moving expense, necessary home repairs, or need for furniture or appliance replacement or repair.

115 West 1st Street, Fairmont, MN 56031

Cash-grant program for families with low incomes experiencing a household emergency. Families can receive assistance once every 12 months. The assistance received must resolve the crisis. Families must use their own money first. The amount of assistance provided might not cover the entire emergency, but it can help.

​Short-term, one-time grant assistance for persons in a financial crisis because of fire, flood, storm, illness, accident, theft, utility shut-off, eviction, foreclosure, moving expense, necessary home repairs, or need for furniture or appliance replacement or repair.

1357 Exchange Avenue SE, Bemidji, MN 56601
Building supply thrift store that sells surplus and gently used materials. Profits go toward building Habitat for Humanity homes right here in our area. Donate surplus or gently used materials such as: - Appliances - Asphalt Products - Bath Fixtures - Furniture (no beds) - Cabinets - Carpeting - Countertops - Doors - Decking Materials - Electrical Supplies - Fasteners - Flooring - Garage Doors - Hardware - HVAC - Insulation (new only) - Light Fixtures - Lumber - Paint (new only) - Plumbing Supplies - Railings - Shingles - Showers - Siding - Sinks - Toilets - Tools - Tile (new only) - Windows Will not take: - Office Furniture - Clothing and Shoes - Toys - Small Household Appliances - Books - Knick Knacks Shop for your own home improvement project at bargain prices Volunteer whether you have a few hours a week or just one day per year
5219 Saint Johns Drive, Nett Lake, MN 55772

Assists with goods or services that contribute to the well-being and/or safety of the individual including:

- Air conditioner (window mount)

​- Bed and/or dresser set

​- Carpet/floor covering

​- Couch/sofa

​- Freezer: Upright or chest

​- Furnace

​- Handicap accessibility needs

​- Kitchen range/stove

​- Kitchen table/chair set

​- Main/storm door

​- Microwave

​- Ramp

​- Recliner

​- Refrigerator

​- Septic pumping

​- Washer and/or dryer

​- Water and sewer repairs

​- Water heater

Assistance is provided up to $600 per household (with a minimum of $50) towards the purchase of 1 item listed above. If the cost of the item exceeds $600, it is the applicant's responsibility to pay the remainder of the balance and they must demonstrate the ability to pay the remaining balance. Requests are generally limited to 1 request per household every 2 years, unless the request is for an emergency beyond the household's control.

401 South Minnesota Avenue, Saint Peter, MN 56082

Provides a clothing and consignment store that accepts donations and sells various items, including:

- CDs and DVDs

- Clothing for all ages

- Furniture

- Games, books, and toys

- Household items and decor

Volunteer opportunities are also available

416 East Bridge Street, Redwood Falls, MN 56283

Provides two thrift store locations open to anyone in need. The thrift stores have items for sale including:

- Antiques

- Baby items

- Books

- Clothing of all sizes

- Furniture

- Household items

Other services:

- Accepts donated items during business hours. Accepts new and gently used clothing, books, household or baby items, and furniture year-round.

- Volunteer opportunities for short-term and long-term positions

917 South Pebble Lake Road, Fergus Falls, MN 56537

Secondhand store: - Appliances

- Clothing

- Electronics

- Household items

​- Other material goods at lower than retail prices

- Toys

- Used furniture

*No used beds or TVs accepted

13074 Edgewood Street, Becker, MN 55308

Provides the following supportive services:

- Adopt-a-Grandparent

- Assisted Transportation - age 60 and older

- Caregiver support

- Chore services

- Eldercare

- Family Caregiver

- Friendly visits and phone calls

- Furniture for Families

- Grocery shopping

- Home accessibility accessories installed - grab bars

- Household goods

- Lawn mowing, leaf raking, snow shoveling

- Light housekeeping

- Living with Memory Loss (for those who are living with memory loss)

- Medical appointments

- Medical equipment

- Minor home repairs

- Necessary errands

- Parkinson’s

- Seasonal yard work

- Support for seniors to remain living at home as long as possible

- Volunteer opportunities

- Youth mission work

304 Main Street East, Hendrum, MN 56550

Offers affordable goods, including clothing and other essentials, to neighbors in the community. Accepts donations and has volunteer opportunities.

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1117 Center Street, New Ulm, MN 56073

Cash-grant program for adults with low incomes experiencing a household emergency. Adults can receive assistance once every 12 months. The assistance received must resolve the crisis. Adults must use their own money first. The amount of assistance provided might not cover the entire emergency, but it can help.

​Short-term, one-time grant assistance for persons in a financial crisis because of fire, flood, storm, illness, accident, theft, utility shut-off, eviction, foreclosure, moving expense, necessary home repairs, or need for furniture or appliance replacement or repair.

911 8th Avenue, Suite 4, Madison, MN 56256

Cash-grant program for adults with low incomes experiencing a household emergency. Adults can receive assistance once every 12 months. The assistance received must resolve the crisis. Adults must use their own money first. The amount of assistance provided might not cover the entire emergency, but it can help. Short-term, one-time grant assistance for persons in a financial crisis because of fire, flood, storm, illness, accident, theft, utility shut-off, eviction, foreclosure, moving expense, necessary home repairs, or need for furniture or appliance replacement or repair.