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40 16th Street SE, Rochester, MN 55904
Pro-life confidential assistance for women and men of all ages faced with an unplanned pregnancy, including: Pro-life counseling on pregnancy options Limited ultrasound Pregnancy testing Referrals Licensed Adoption Services Provides full adoption services to both birth parents who choose to place their child for adoption and to couples looking to grow their family through adoption STD Testing and Treatment Provides comprehensive STD testing and treatment Parenting Plus Earn While You Learn program. Client participates in parenting classes and earns 'points' which can be used to purchase the following items: Bedding and blankets Booster seats Clothing (up to size 4T and maternity)
  • Convertible car seats
  • Diapers
  • Formula
  • Pack 'n plays
  • Safety gates
  • Toys
  • Wipes
Accepts donations of:
  • New car seats, cribs, strollers, high chairs, and diapers
  • New or used baby clothing and maternity clothing in good condition
321 Baldwin Avenue, Elk River, MN 55330
Thrift stores located throughout the metro area. Accepts donations of new and used items that are clean and in good condition. NOTE: Thrift stores do not have cribs, strollers, car seats, entertainment centers, desks or anything with a mattress (including futons, sleeper sofas, etc.) available or accept donations of same. Will pick up furniture for cost if the caller lives in the pick-up area which is 30-40 miles around the metro area and includes about 100 cities. Furniture must not be damaged. To be eligible for furniture pick-up, donations must also include a minimum of three bags of new or used clothing and household items.
318 Railroad Avenue , Delano, MN 55328
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
120 North 1st Avenue West, Duluth, MN 55802
Provides a 5-day food supply according to family size and may occasionally have pet food for homeless and low-income pet owners. Services include:
  • Distribution of personal care supplies such as bar soap, cleaning supplies, dish soap, laundry soap, soap products, shampoo, toilet paper, and toothpaste. Supplies are limited depending on the donation items.
  • Donations of food and personal care items are accepted
  • Volunteer opportunities to help work with clients, assist in shopping, stock shelves, and accept contributions
110 Lake Avenue South, Paynesville, MN 56362
  • Annual school supplies drive
  • Clothing items
  • Donation center
  • Food shelf garden
  • Food shelf will provide 3 days' worth of food once each month per family or individual
  • Holiday meal baskets for Thanksgiving and Christmas
  • Houseware items
14101 Irving Avenue, Burnsville, MN 55337
Thrift stores located throughout the metro area. Accepts donations of new and used items that are clean and in good condition. NOTE: Thrift stores do not have cribs, strollers, car seats, entertainment centers, desks or anything with a mattress (including futons, sleeper sofas, etc.) available or accept donations of same. Will pick up furniture for cost if the caller lives in the pick-up area which is 30-40 miles around the metro area and includes about 100 cities. Furniture must not be damaged. To be eligible for furniture pick-up, donations must also include a minimum of three bags of new or used clothing and household items.
822 Yellow Brick Road, Chaska, MN 55318
Accepts donations of: Animal Supplies
  • Cat and kitten food (Eukanuba brand preferred)
  • Cat litter boxes (jumbo)
  • Cat litter preferably clumping
  • Cat litter scoops (metal)
  • Catnip spray
  • Cotton balls
  • Crates - new or gently used
  • Dog and cat beds
  • Dog and cat toys
  • Dog food
  • Dog ramps
  • Gentle Leaders - large dogs
  • Kongs
  • Nail scissors
  • Puppy pads
  • Snuggle Safe Disk (heating pad)
Office Supplies
  • Clear storage containers with lids (20"L x 16"W x 12"H)
  • Copy paper 8.5 x 11 white
  • Double sided tape
  • Folding chairs - new or used
  • Folding tables - 6' white
  • Garbage bags (13 gallon)
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Liquid hand soap
  • Paper towels
  • Postage
  • Printer ink HP61
110 Jessie Street, Rushford, MN 55971
Provides baby clothing, limited supplies of maternity clothing, children and adult clothing, baby equipment, furniture, household goods, and crafts supplies. The store is run by volunteers and proceeds fund Grace Place programs. The store accepts gently used clothing, household items and furniture (please note that furniture is accepted by appointment only).
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
201 West 87th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55420
There are select items that Bridging can and cannot accept. ? Accepted donations:
  • Artwork which is framed
  • Kitchen/dining tables, chairs and dressers
  • Mattresses, box springs, beds, box springs and blankets
  • Pots and pans, small appliances and electronics
Does not accept:
  • Bed frames, footboards, waterbeds
  • Building supplies and large appliances
  • Clothing
  • Computers or office furniture
?Visit website at https://bridging.org/give-stuff/#acceptable-items-to-donate for more information on donation guidelines.
206 West 4th Street, Room 201, Duluth, MN 55806
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
1902 5th Avenue, Suite 3, Anoka, MN 55303
Accepts donations of gently used and new supplies including:
  • Baby and children's clothing up to age 5
  • Books
  • Diapers
  • High chairs
  • Maternity clothing
  • Shoes and socks
  • Strollers
  • Toys
404 Richwood Road, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
Individuals in need (fire, flood, other crisis), as referred by local agencies, are provided with clothing, bedding, and/or kitchen items. Thrift store. Accepts donations of good used clothing, shoes, household and kitchen goods, books, and toys. Furniture is accepted as space allows. Tax-deductible receipt available upon request.
1006 5th Street SE, Milaca, MN 56353
  • Confidential right to life counseling on pregnancy options
  • Pregnancy testing
  • Maternity/baby clothes, furniture, and items (Accepts donations that are clean and in good condition)
  • LIFE Classes (Lessons In Family Education) Parenting: Classes to help moms and dads learn prenatal & parenting skills, baby and toddler development
  • Men's Mentoring: Individual classes with a male mentor with topics covering budgeting, rights and responsibilities, parenting, and relationships
  • Abstinence presentations presented in schools and churches to help teens understand the value of choosing abstinence, how to resist peer pressure, how to say no, and physical and emotional consequences of premarital sex using illustrations and skits
  • PACE (Post Abortion Counseling and Education) support group
  • Presentations in schools on Fetal Development, Adoption, and Parenting
  • Limited ultrasound services
200 Civic Heights Circle, Circle Pines, MN 55014
  • Offers an emergency food shelf that includes fresh dairy and meat, fruits and vegetables, cereal and breads, canned items, pasta, and, depending upon donations received, hygiene and household items.
  • The availability of the food shelf is two visits per person or family per month.
141 West 1st Street, Suite 300, Waconia, MN 55387
  • Non-profit, faith-based thrift shop provides the community of Waconia and surrounding areas with a place to purchase affordable clothing and household goods.
  • Bring a clothing or household donation during shop hours and receive $1 off any thrift store purchase of $1 or more. Receive $1 off for a non-perishable food donation to the Waconia Food Shelf. High school and college students can show student ID to receive 10% off their purchase.
  • Donations: Drop-off of donations is accepted and anyone interested in donating must stay in their vehicle and be present. Staff will unload donations from the vehicle. See website for complete listing of acceptable and non-acceptable items.
220 7th Street SW, Pine City, MN 55063
Offers food shelves once a month by appointment to receive fresh produce, frozen meat, shelf-stable foods, bread and bakery items, personal care products, household cleaning supplies, and pet food when available. In addition, they may visit weekly for fresh produce, dairy, and bread/bakery items. Donations are accepted during food shelves' open hours and may include canned and boxed foods, cereal, peanut butter, pasta, rice, juice, pet food, dish and laundry soap, cleaning supplies, toilet paper, soap, deodorant, toothpaste, and shampoo/conditioner.
6528 Penn Avenue South, Richfield, MN 55423
Thrift store offering new and used clothing and household goods. Village Rewards program whereby shoppers earn points for each dollar spent, for donating, and for special volunteer events. When 2500 points have been earned, a $10 Village Reward is awarded to be spent in the store. Store offers a personal shopper service free of charge. Single and duo appointments may be scheduled and the personal shopper will select items based on the shopper's preferences. Visit arcsvaluevillage.org to learn more or sign up.
2109 Old Hudson Road, Saint Paul, MN 55119
Pro-life confidential assistance for women and men of all ages faced with an unplanned pregnancy, including: Pro-life counseling on pregnancy options Limited ultrasound Pregnancy testing Referrals Licensed Adoption Services Provides full adoption services to both birth parents who choose to place their child for adoption and to couples looking to grow their family through adoption STD Testing and Treatment Provides comprehensive STD testing and treatment Parenting Plus Earn While You Learn program. Client participates in parenting classes and earns 'points' which can be used to purchase the following items: Bedding and blankets Booster seats Clothing (up to size 4T and maternity)
  • Convertible car seats
  • Diapers
  • Formula
  • Pack 'n plays
  • Safety gates
  • Toys
  • Wipes
Accepts donations of:
  • New car seats, cribs, strollers, high chairs, and diapers
  • New or used baby clothing and maternity clothing in good condition
7051 Brooklyn Boulevard, Brooklyn Center, MN 55429
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
2232 West Broadway Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55411
Pro-life pregnancy counseling, confidential women's clinic with licensed medical professionals. Services include:
  • Confidential pregnancy testing
  • Counseling and referrals for clients receiving pregnancy testing
  • Counseling and parenting support for fathers
  • Confidential STI testing and treatment for women
  • Maternity and baby items, diapers and formula to mothers in financial difficulty. NOTE: Must participate in the pregnancy, parenting, and life skills education program. Individuals must be pregnant or parenting a child 12 months or younger.
  • Sexual health and fertility awareness education
  • Pregnancy, parenting, and life skills education with limited material assistance (Learn to Earn Program)
Accepts donations of new and used maternity and baby items that are clean and in good condition
690 Voyager Drive, Suite 106, Alexandria, MN 56308
Provides a thrift store at three locations and offers daily specials. Victims may be eligible for a voucher at the thrift store to obtain clothing, household goods, and furniture items. Accepts donated items such as bedding/linens, books, movies, music/CDs, clothing, furniture, home decor, household appliances, jewelry, kitchen appliances, seasonal items, sporting goods, toys, and games. Items not accepted are baby furniture, televisions, computers, office printers, large appliances, mattresses, sleeper sofas, textbooks, exercise equipment, and items that are broken or non-working.