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724 2nd Street SW, Rochester, MN 55902
Accepts donations of:
  • $30, for a one-night stay for guests and caregivers
  • Coffee
  • Disinfectant wipes
  • Forever postage stamps
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Individually wrapped candy
  • Liquid hand soap (large refill bottles)
  • Lysol spray
  • Paper napkins
  • Paper towels
  • Pop tabs
  • Scrubbing Bubbles
  • Soft Scrub, Lemon
  • Toilet bowl cleaner
  • Ziploc bags
17140 State Highway 371, Brainerd, MN 56401
Provides a thrift store for the community. The thrift store sells:
  • Clothing, fashion accessories, casual home furnishings, and unique furniture pieces
  • Donations are accepted at the store. Visit website for a complete list of acceptable items and donation guidelines.
127 7th Street, Two Harbors, MN 55616
Accepts:
  • Baby supplies: Baby wipes
  • Clothing: New adult socks and adult underwear (all sizes)
  • Gift cards: Gas and Super One
  • Household items: Cleaning supplies, laundry soap, and white blankets (full size)
  • Personal care items: Toilet paper
10586 Liberty Lane, Chisago City, MN 55013
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.
6416 Penn Avenue South, Richfield, MN 55423
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
29620 Olinda Trail, Lindstrom, MN 55045
  • Accepts donations of seasonal clothing, outerwear, household bedding, and towels. All must be in good condition.
  • Clothing available at spring and fall events as well as by appointment
66 East 2nd Street, Winona, MN 55987
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).
614 South 3rd Street, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Family emergency shelter open 24 hours daily/7 days a week, includes three meals a day, advocacy, early learning programs, referral services, employment and housing services, free local phone calls and free laundry services. Many basic needs are provided including diapers/wipes, hygiene items, detergent, etc. Support programs include:
  • Advocacy
  • Early Childhood Development Program: On-site, licensed preschool
  • Family activities
  • Financial empowerment program
  • K-12 programs: After school and evening programs for youth
  • Parent engagement and education
  • Permanent Supportive Housing
  • Technology Resource Center: Provides computer access for job and housing searches, email, and social media
Accepts donations of new items. Visit website for list of items needed and items not accepted
2900 University Avenue SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414
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
700 Lincoln Parkway, Northfield, MN 55057
A weekly food shelf where clients can walk through and choose nutritious foods, including fresh produce, dairy, meat, grains, pantry staples, and baby food.
  • Available items may also include hygiene and household products, depending on donations.
  • Donations of food and funds are accepted.
  • Families with young children can access diapers (newborn through size 6) and wipes.
  • Home delivery may be available for individuals with limited mobility or special circumstances.
  • Staff assist with SNAP applications and connect clients with additional community resources.
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
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
320 Career Path, Park Rapids, MN 56470
  • A second-hand store selling furniture, appliances, cabinets, windows, doors, usable lumber, carpet, flooring, fixtures, hardware, and other tools
  • Donations support Hubbard County DAC and are tax deductible
2200 University Avenue West, Suite 160, Saint Paul, MN 55114
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
4101 Chicago Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55407
  • Provides gently used clothing for babies and kids up to size six, baby items and equipment, books, toys, maternity clothes, and diapers at affordable prices
  • Accepts donations of clean, gently used infant and children's clothing up to 6T, baby items, and maternity clothes
  • Accepts donations of new diapers, any size
4749 County Road 101, Minnetonka, MN 55345
Thrift shop. Accepts donations that are clean, including:
  • Books
  • Carry-on-sized luggage
  • Clothing, clean and folded
  • DVD movies
  • Furniture, upon approval
  • Games and puzzles in original container
  • Greeting cards
  • Holiday decor
  • Household goods
  • Jewelry
  • Linens
  • Music
  • Pictures and frames
  • Purses
  • Radios, turntables, and CD/DVD/cassette players
  • Shoes
  • Small kitchen electronics
  • Small toys that are complete with no missing parts
  • Stuffed animals
14521 Cimarron Avenue West, Rosemount, MN 55068
Offers support with emergency food and connections to other community resources in Apple Valley, Lakeville, Rosemount, Farmington, and Burnsville. Accepts donations of fresh produce, baby diapers and wipes, household and personal care items.
801 Frontage Road NW, Byron, MN 55920
  • Freezer foods available in a limited capacity. Garden program available in the summer.
  • Essential household supplies and personal care products are available to Food Pantry shoppers
  • Donations accepted. Visit website for shopping list
106 Saint Olaf Avenue North, Canby, MN 56220
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
27 West Main Street, Crosby, MN 56441
Provides a thrift store for the community. The thrift store sells:
  • Clothing, fashion accessories, casual home furnishings, and unique furniture pieces
  • Donations are accepted at the store. Visit website for a complete list of acceptable items and donation guidelines.
461 West 7th Street, Saint Paul, MN 55102
Selling new and used household goods, clothing, and other items. For donation information and to arrange pick up of items, call either location. See website for complete listing of acceptable and non-acceptable items. Fee charged for donation pickup
44 Glenn Road NW, Alexandria, MN 56308
Provides a network of local churches into a partnership that links their resources and services to help community members in need as well as providing a chance to engage with the person. Resources and services provided include:
  • Appliances
?- Clothing
  • Financial counseling
??- Furniture
  • Household items
  • Information and referral to community resources
  • Mentoring
  • Minor car repairs
  • Transportation to appointments
  • Vacuums
  • Winter clothing
All services are dependent on volunteer availability and donations; there is no guarantee of receiving services or assistance. Donation accepted are both monetary and personal care items, kitchen items, storage and garbage supplies, and laundry soaps and detergent.
414 West 1st Street, Duluth, MN 55803
Reprograms used cell phones and gives them to victims of domestic violence in the Duluth community. Accepts donations of items listed below; donations should be dropped off at 414 West First Street, Duluth, MN 55802. Accepted Items:
  • Cell phones and chargers
  • Cleaning and sanitizing supplies
  • Diapers
  • Gently used winter coats, gloves, hats and boots
  • New and unopened full sized shampoo, conditioner, body wash/soap and deodorant
  • New and unopened socks and underwear for women and children
  • New towels
  • Toilet Paper
Not Accepted Items:
  • Children's toys
  • Clothing and/or household goods in poor conditions
  • Knives, scissors or other sharp items
  • Perfume and mouth wash
  • TVs, microwaves, computers, etc.
  • Used clothing
  • Used household items
7132 Portland Avenue South, Richfield, MN 55423
  • Provides used clothing, toys, books, and household goods at low cost
  • Accepts donations of new and used seasonally appropriate clothing and household goods that are clean and in good condition