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305 South Lafayette Street, Fulda, MN 56131
Provides emergency food assistance to eligible clients on an as-needed basis, typically once per month. Additional support items may be available depending on inventory and funding. Accepts donations. Services may include:
  • Diaper vouchers when needed
  • Emergency food packages
  • Food vouchers redeemable at local grocery stores for items not available on-site
  • Limited paper products and select clothing items (availability varies; call ahead)
125 2nd Street NW, Ortonville, MN 56278
Offers several thrift store locations. The thrift stores:
  • Accepts donations of clean usable clothing, household items, furniture, and some appliances that are clean, usable, and in good condition. Tax Receipts are available for donations in good, usable condition.
  • Sell used clothing, books, and small household items at a reduced price
2020 Highway 13 East, Burnsville, MN 55337
Store sells:
  • Clothing
  • Electronics
  • Housewares
  • Kitchen items
  • Knick knacks
  • Pictures and more
  • Small appliances and furniture
  • Shoes
Accepts donations of new and used clothing.
6990 80th Street South, Suite 200, Cottage Grove, MN 55016
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 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
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.
1200 Highway 25 South, Buffalo, MN 55313
Provides free new and gently used clothing for those in need. Accepts donations in good condition of clothing and shoes only; donations must be washed.
2200 West Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington, MN 55431
Provides help in finding safe, suitable housing and connects to community resources to navigate life's challenges. Social services include:
  • Case management
  • Educational support
  • Housing referrals
  • Job search assistance
  • Legal support
  • Mental health care; mental health counseling available on-site through community collaborations
Coordinated Entry Assessments:
  • Provides an assessment to eligible individuals that will place them on a list for housing options
Amenities available:
  • Clothing Closet
  • Computers and wi-fi
  • Food
  • Hygiene supplies and snacks
  • Laundry
  • Showers
554 3rd Street NW, Suite 201, Elk River, MN 55330
A drop-in resource center for youth who are experiencing homelessness. Offers assistance with:
  • Basic needs such as food, clothing, hygiene products, and sleeping bags
  • Building networks of support, personal well-being, and housing stability
  • Case management
  • Essential services related to medical and mental health, legal assistance, education, and employment support
  • Moving in supplies
431 West Main, Arlington, MN 55307
Sells used clothing, books, baby furniture, car seats (call ahead to verify car seats availability), and miscellaneous household items. Accepts donations of new or used items that are clean and in good condition.
2615 9th Avenue North, Anoka, MN 55303
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.
8100 Belden Boulevard, Cottage Grove, MN 55016
Drop-in center for homeless youth: ?- Housing Hub: Connects youth experiencing homelessness or at risk of being homeless with a Housing Specialist to provide housing problem solving. Housing Specialists can assist the youth with practical solutions, identify sources, alternatives, and mediate conflict resolution between 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 will be connected to a Housing Assessor and placed on the Housing Registry.
  • Provides computers for homework and job searches, a game room, kitchen, lockers, showers, storage areas, and a washer and dryer
  • Staff help youth get help with employment and housing searches, connect to resources, and receive basic need items (clean clothes, food, sleeping bags, and toiletries)
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
56395 Forest Boulevard, Pine City, MN 55063
A help center and food pantry. Services include:
  • Donations accepted for households goods, non-perishable food items, and furniture in good condition
  • Food pantry items
  • Household goods such as furniture, clothing, and other small household goods. Washers, dryers, and refrigerators are available based on donations.
1214 Atlantic Avenue East Highway 12, Benson, MN 56215
Offers several thrift store locations. The thrift stores:
  • Accepts donations of clean usable clothing, household items, furniture, and some appliances that are clean, usable, and in good condition. Tax Receipts are available for donations in good, usable condition.
  • Sell used clothing, books, and small household items at a reduced price
8525 Edinbrook Crossing, Suite 206, Brooklyn Park, MN 55443
Helps youth who need support to thrive in the community. Services included:
  • Bus cards to get around
  • Case management
  • Clothing items
  • Financial counseling classes include bank accounts, budgeting, credit counseling, and savings
  • Food Resources
  • Hygiene products
  • One on one individual mentoring and goal planning
  • School needs such as school supplies and advocating on for children at school
  • Shoes
  • Young teen pregnancy (resources to help adolescents who dropped out of school go back and get their High School diploma or GED)
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423 South Main Avenue, Park Rapids, MN 56470
  • 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
3001 White Bear Avenue, Suite 2006, Saint Paul, MN 55109
Provides violence prevention, intervention, support, outreach services, and leadership opportunities for youth in residential and community settings. Provides a variety of services to youth of all genders who have experienced relationship violence, sexual assault or exploitation, stalking, or homelessness. Programs include: Movement for Violence Prevention (MVP): Leadership development activities to assist youth-led community engagement, skill enhancement, peer connections, and tools for change to prevent youth violence. Inspiring Youth: A year-long, intensive, community-based program for youth ages 10 - 17 and their families who have been impacted by violence. Youth workers provide comprehensive and culturally responsive mentorship, support, and access to services, activities, and leadership opportunities. Youth Site-Based and Community-Based Housing: Transitional housing for youth and young adults who are victims of violence and exploitation, including sex trafficking. Safety planning and support are provided. Voices in Prevention (VIP): A 6-week violence prevention curriculum serving middle and high school students. Curriculum might also include support groups, one-on-one sessions, peer mediation, and service learning. Youth Safety Plans: Specialized safety plans for youth NorthStar Youth Outreach Center: A drop-in center for homeless youth offering advocacy, safety planning, and connections to additional community resources. The center also offers:
  • Assistance with housing
  • Assistance with career and education planning
  • Computer lab
  • Counseling
  • Creative art spaces
  • Food and snacks
  • Laundry access
  • Supplies and clothing
224 West 3rd Street, Monticello, MN 55362
Provides a closing closet for community members to shop for free, gently used clothing and household goods. Toys, games, small appliances, bedding, and more may be available. Donations accepted.
1065 Summit Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55105
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.