A pregnancy resource center that offers the following free services: - Diapers - Earn While You Learn Program: Offers free educational courses for pregnant women. After each course, earn points redeemed for free items such as baby equipment (pack 'n plays, strollers, high chairs, etc.), baby items (blankets, diapers, bottles, formula, wipes, etc.), clothing for up to 2 years of age, and maternity clothes. - Limited ultrasounds - Peer counseling - Pregnancy testing and verification - Sexually transmitted infection (STI) Gonorrhea and Chlamydia testing

A family and life resource center providing free support to individuals and families in need of: - Adoption referral and information - Budgeting help - Free pregnancy tests - Incentive Program: Parents-to-be or parents of small children can participate in classes and learn parenting skills that earns them coupons to buy supplies such as strollers and diapers - Medical referrals - Parenting Program/Dad's Program: Provide parenting skills to help parents with parenting issues, basic budget planning, decision making, healthy relationship issues, and more - Pregnancy and relationship counseling

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, TV's, 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

Provides food; regular distribution can be done during open hours. If unable to attend, clients may send a proxy to collect food on their behalf. Emergency food boxes are available between distributions for people in a food emergency. They are available at the following locations: Saint Bernard's Church - 105 Knight Avenue North, Thief River Falls, MN - (218)681-3571 - On weekends Donations: Accept perishable and nonperishable food items, baby food, diapers, and personal grooming supplies. Volunteer opportunities are available.

Provides clothing and small household goods such as: - Blankets - Clothing - Dishes - Outerwear - Sheets - Shoes - Towels Accepts donations of similar items in good condition

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.

- Bring donations to donation door D, located on the southeast side of the building, closest to Tenvoorde Ford. Do not leave donations outside the doors. Donations must be collected and weighed by Catholic Charities staff to ensure food safety standards and inventory tracking. - Receipts are available. - Accepts the following new or gently used items for donations for Basic Everyday Essentials: - Accessories: scarves, hats, mittens, backpacks, small luggage - Baby items: clothing, blankets, crib sheets, bottles, bibs, baby food, and formula - Kitchen items: pots, pans, utensils, dishes, glassware, silverware, and cookware - Men, women, and children's clothing; greatest need for adults who are tall and larger sizes - Shoes - Small kitchen appliances: toasters, blenders, mixers, coffee makers - Towels, washcloths, sheets, blankets, bed pillows - Accepts the following items for donations for the Food Shelf: - Feminine hygiene products - Fresh produce (including home-grown) - Laundry detergent - Non-perishable food items - Personal care items: deodorant, shaving lotion and razors, shampoo/conditioner, soap, and toothpaste Volunteer positions: - Emergency Services Food Shelf - Emergency Services Basic Everyday Essentials - Individual, group, and student opportunities and court-ordered community service - Senior dining/Meals on Wheels: deliver meals, prepare food, set up dining sites for meals, serve meals, clean up after meals and clerical tasks - Student interns

Financial assistance for rent payments and other special needs. Note: limited funding is available for all three counties and only available on a case by case basis; call for details. Reason to Smile: Low-cost dental services available to Dakota County residents Food shelf and clothing closet usage is limited to once a month. Clients shop from current inventory. Food distribution usage is limited to twice a month. Clients receive pre-selected food, usually, produce, but it may also include other items if available. In partnership with Prince of Peace Lutheran Church. Seasonal programs include Toy Shop; Family, Teen, and Kids Camps; Back to School Project; and Coats for Kids.

- Provides thrift shop

Pregnancy and parenting support programs including: - Car seat safety checks - Free confidential pregnancy test - Parenting with Purpose: Personalized parenting education appointments which include access to free baby clothes, diapers, furniture, baby food, toiletries, and more, assistance with finding and applying for resources, case management, emotional and spiritual support, and medical and community services referrals. - Peer advocacy - Provides pregnancy counseling for alternatives to abortion - Support groups ?Donations are accepted, click here to see a list of current needs.

All Birthright services are free, confidential and provide: - 24 hours/7 days a week helpline and live chat through the website - Free resources for maternity and baby items and pregnancy tests - Information about pregnancy, childbirth, adoption, prenatal care, community programs, parenting skills, and child care - Referrals for medical support, financial resources, housing, legal, social assistance, and professional counseling

Provides two thrift stores in Delano and Howard Lake. Sales from the thrift stores support and allow Love In the Name of Christ Heartland to provide services, programs, and resources to those in need. Donations are accepted based on store needs. Donations accepted: - Clothing in like-new condition (please donate in bags, no plastic bins, or cardboard boxes) - Diapers - Fabrics and linens - Financial donations - Furniture - Household items - Used ink cartridges Donations not accepted: - Baby equipment (bouncy chairs, high chairs, strollers, etc.) - Car seats - Cribs (including portable cribs) - Electronics (VCRs, computers, computer monitors, TVs, cell phones) - Fluorescent bulbs - Hard-wired light fixtures - Laptops/computers - Mattresses/Box Spring - Pillows (unless new, in package) - Items with broken/missing parts - Items with rips, chips, holes, stains - Items with pet damage - Items with odors

Sells and accepts donations of gently used clothing, household items, toys, books, furniture, etc. Proceeds from sales provide employment for adults with disabilities. Offers volunteer opportunities.

- School supply distribution at the beginning of school. - Back to school shopping. Call nearest location for details. - Family camp for single mothers and children ages birth to 12. - Coats for Kids: Free winter coats for children age 0 - 17. Throughout the winter months, families can go to a Salvation Army service center for a coat. Parents will receive one coat and one accessory per child. A photo ID & current piece of mail for the parent, and a form of ID for each child (medical card, Social Security card, birth certificate, school ID, etc.). - Thanksgiving Baskets at limited locations - Christmas program provides gifts for children 14 and under as well as food assistance.

- 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

Individuals, community groups, and businesses can support victims of domestic violence by donating materials or volunteering. Available volunteer positions range from court advocacy to roles in maintenance, mentorship, office assistance, public speaking, reception and transportation support. All items should be new or gently used. Bedding and Household Items: - Standard size pillows - Twin blankets - Twin Bedding - Towels and wash cloths - Cooking utensils - Pots and pans - Cookie sheets - Toilet paper - Paper towels - Air mattresses Infants and Toddlers: - Baby teething rings, pacifiers, bottles, bibs - Diapers, sizes 4, 5, and 6 - Pull-ups - Disposable wipes - Baby bottles - Baby Monitors - Baby formula - Pedialyte - Clothes - Boys underwear - New Car Seats Children's enrichment center items: - Family board games - Card games (Uno, playing cards, memory, etc.) - Barbies, baby dolls, Infant toys, dump trucks - Art supplies (paints, brushes, colored pencils, glitter, stencils, markers) - Office paper, colored construction paper, butcher paper - Combined easel/chalkboard - School supplies Transitional clients moving out: - Hangers - Kitchen mat - Soap dispenser - Dishes - Cups/mugs - Silverware - Pots/pans - Coffee maker - Microwave - Toaster - Blender - Can Opener - Peeler - Cutting boards/cutting mats - Toilet paper - Toilet brush - Plunger - Towels - Shower curtain - Cleaning supplies, mops, brooms - Curtain rings - Curtain liner - Wastebasket - Personal care items Pet Supplies: - Dog collars - Dog and cat harnesses - Dog and cat food/treats - Dog and cat grooming combs/brushes - Litterbox liners - Cat litter Other Items: - Large bottles of shampoo, soap, face wash - Band aids - Hair products for women of color - Feminine hygiene products - Bus Tokens (Dial-A-Ride) - Gift cards for gas, retail stores, or groceries - Books (adult and child) - Paint By Number (for adults and children) - Ladies business attire - Ladies bathrobes - Household tool kits - Women's 1x pants, pajamas, hoodies - Women's tennis shoes & sandals size 8, 9, 10 - File-type organizers - Planners All cell phones are accepted, including cell phones without chargers or accessories, and broken cell phones. If a phone can't be converted, it is recycled. To donate, simply drop off or mail cell phones to the Mid-Minnesota Women's Center

Thrift shop with a full rage of inventory including: - Clothing for women, men, and children - Linens and crafts - Housewares and small appliances - Toys and children's library - Books and other merchandise Accepts donations (no furniture or large appliances)

Accepts donations of: - Jeans - men and women - Non-perishable snacks (see website for Amazon List suggested items) - Sleeping bags - Sweatshirts and sweatpants - Tennis shoes - Undergarments (new) - Work boots-preferably steel toed, insulated

A winter coat and outerwear drive and distribution to ensure children from families who do not have the financial capability to purchase winter wear items stay warm People with children's coats and winter wear should contact the United Way to donate. Adult items go through the Salvation Army.

- Thrift store offers low-priced, gently used clothing for sale to the public - Accepts new and gently used clothing and household goods. Does not accept electronics or appliances, used toys, or furniture. - Volunteer opportunities available as sorter, stocker, or cashier

Sells gently used items including: Books Clothing, shoes, jewelry, and accessories for men and women Holiday/Seasonal decor Home decor and art Kitchen and household items Accepts donations of gently used clothing, accessories, home decor, kitchen items, and books

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.

Thrift store with a selection of items such as: - Baby items - Books - Clothing for infants, children, and adults - Crafts - Games - Household items - Home décor - Lighting - Linens - Seasonal decor - Shoes - Sporting goods - Tools - Toys Accepts donated goods by appointment only

Retail store which sells items such as: - Furniture (occasionally) - Household goods - Maternity, work, school, winter and baby clothing - Personal items - Shoes

Provides support to girls and women who are distressed by an unplanned pregnancy, and helps families of infants and young children. Services include: - Adoption information - Baby Cafe for nursing mothers - Baby clothes, diapers, and maternity clothing - Donations accepted for baby clothes, diapers, and maternity clothing - Free pregnancy testing - Friendship and emotional support - Information on other community services - Legal, medical, and educational referrals - Parenting skills classes (Financial coaching, lactation consulting/breastfeeding) - Prenatal information - Safe sleep classes (offers cribs, pack and plays)