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- 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

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

Tax deductible donations can be made to Simpson Housing Services. Personal hygiene items, non-perishable food items, cleaning products, and household items are accepted. See website for specific items and an urgent needs list. Items not accepted: - Clothing (except new underwear, t-shirts, and socks) - Cribs - Household knick-knacks - Medicine - Mouthwash - Used car seats - Used toys

Accepts donations of: - Backpacks - Bath towels - Cleaning supplies for bathrooms and kitchen - Dish cloths - Gently used blankets - Gift cards to Hy-Vee, Kmart, Sam's Club, Target and Walmart - Individually wrapped toothbrushes - Napkins - Paper towels - Tall kitchen garbage bags and large yard bags - Toilet paper

Accepts donations of: - Backpacks - Body wash - full size - Cereal - Cleaning supplies - Hair products - full size - Hamburger meat - 1 pound - Mac and Cheese/boxed meals - New pillows - Paper towels - Pasta and pasta sauce - Peanut butter and jelly - Tissues - Toilet paper Visit website for the complete updated list.

Provides free clothing and household items. Donations Accepted: - Conditioner - Dental Floss - Deodorant - Diapers - Dish soap - Food - Kleenex - Paper Towels - Shampoo - Toothbrushes - Toothpaste

- Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP): Provides low-income adults ages 60 and older with additional food and nutrition education. Items are selected by participants each month. - Food Shelf Market: Can be utilized once each month. Individuals receive a 7-to-10-day supply of food including fresh produce, meat, dairy, eggs, bread, shelf-stable, pet food, hygiene, and more. Choices can not be guaranteed due to limited quantity of items. - Summer Food for Kids: During the regular food shopping appointment, households with school-age children have the option to choose additional 'kid-friendly' food - Weekly Program: Additional food services available for those who are experiencing homelessness. Other special events such as produce distributions and additional shopping opportunities on select Fridays. - Personal care items and food donations are accepted

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 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

- Provides thrift shop

Provides monthly short-term assistance with groceries and household items for individuals and families. Limit of one visit per month. Accepts donations of non-perishable food, cleaning supplies, diapers and baby wipes, and hygiene items.

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

Provides resources for food, clothing, linen, household items, hygiene items, baby supplies, and furniture on a limited basis. Services provided: - Clothing: Offers general clothing items limited to 10 items per family member per month - Dental Clinic: Open to individuals without dental insurance. Services provided include extractions/pulling teeth and fillings for cavities. Services are prioritized by the level of pain patients are experiencing. - Diapers: Offers free diapers on an appointment basis - Food: Offers individuals food once a month in partnership with Salvation Army. Accepts food donation items such as pancake mix/syrup, spaghetti noodles/sauce, soups, bags of sugar four pounds or larger, canned fruit, canned vegetables, cereal, cooking oil, macaroni and cheese, small bags/boxes of rice, tuna, canned chicken, Helper Meals, peanut butter, jelly, beans - baked (in cans) and pinto (in bags). - Furniture Requests: Offers furniture and takes requests for furniture throughout the year - Resource Center: Assists people to apply for county services such as public assistance, energy assistance, and MNsure. Also helps individuals with resumes and searching for a job NOTE: Other donations accepted are houseware items, glassware, pots, pans, kitchen and table linens, silverware, personal hygiene items, laundry detergent, toiletries, limited pieces of small/large furniture items (sofas, love seats, tables, chairs, dressers, mattresses/box springs, metal bed frames, and tables).

- Individuals/families receive a 7-day supply of food including fresh or frozen meat, dairy, produce, non-perishable items, dry goods, and personal care items. Shopping is done in the in-person choice model or via a pre-packaged non-choice selection provided through the Market drive-thru option. Food can be accessed once a month per household. Emergency bags are also available. - Market Express is an express drive-thru food pick-up on specific dates throughout the month. Food package includes 3-4 day supply including meat, dairy, produce, and dry goods (contents may vary). Visit website for schedule, times, and to sign up. - Market Cart is a mobile produce program that delivers fresh produce to senior living communities - Market on the Move (MOM) provides a refrigerated van that distributes food throughout area communities and also offers snacks and lunches during the summer - Food shelf accepts donations of fresh, frozen, canned, packaged food, personal care items, and cleaning products

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

- 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

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.

- 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

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

Access point for Coordinated Entry housing programs. Provides emergency and transitional shelter with supportive services for women and their children experiencing homelessness. Shelter includes family units with private bedrooms and shared common areas, emphasizing community living and shared responsibilities. Basic Needs provided: - Laundry facilities - Limited food support - Phone and internet access - Personal care items - Shelter Supportive Services include: - 24-hour staff support - Case management - Employment and life-skills education - Personal advocacy - Referrals and connections to other community resources - Support groups Permanent Supportive Housing: - Offers rental assistance for a limited number of off-site permanent supportive housing units for families experiencing homelessness who face additional barriers, such as disability - Ongoing supportive services to promote long-term housing stability Volunteers, Donations, and Material assistance: - Accepts volunteers, financial contributions, and in-kind donations - Current organizational needs are listed here https://ruthshousemn.org/how-you-can-help/donate-supplies/needs-list/

- A food shelf open to participants to walk-through and shop for food once per week. The food shelf offers fresh produce, dairy products, eggs, meat, grains, shelf stable protein, cooking and baking ingredients, baby food, and more. - Donations accepted such as fresh and frozen food items, diapers, and money - Families with young children can access diapers ranging from size newborn - 6 years and diaper wipes every week - Home delivery may be available to community members with limited mobility or special circumstances - Items provided may also include feminine hygiene products, household products, toiletries, detergent, and soap. Items are dependent upon donations. - Staff can assist with applications for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and refer to other resources

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.

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.

Provides approximately five days worth of food portioned to family size including dairy, frozen meat, milk, and other basic supplies to those in need. All families are able to use the pantry once per month and more often as needed. Accepts donations of non-perishable and perishable food items, and personal/household items at both locations.

Provides a food pantry for those in need. Accepts monetary and non-perishable food items, laundry detergent, and dish soap.

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.