- 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.

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.

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

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/

Provides monthly food services for those in need. Clients are able to visit the food shelf once a month. Services include: - A combination of fresh vegetables, fruits, meat, milk, and other perishable and nonperishable items such as personal hygiene items or pet food are provided. How much a client can take depends on their family size, and availability. Donations are also accepted. - Pop-Up Pantry: Provides extra food for anyone in need. The client will be able to pick the food items they would like from what is available that day. This visit is extra and does not affect a regular monthly visit. - Drive-thru: Provides extra food for anyone in need. A volunteer will load up pre-packed food into the vehicle. This visit is extra and does not affect a regular monthly visit.

Provides a network of local churches that partner to link resources and services to help community members in need, while also offering opportunities to engage personally with those they serve. 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.

Provides a food shelf to those in need. Clients receive roughly 20-25 pounds of food per person. Food, paper products, toiletry items, as well as cash donations are welcome.

Food shelf serving individuals in need providing frozen meat, dairy, eggs, fresh produce, bread, and non-perishable items. Limited hygiene items may be available as supplies last. - Households may receive food one time each month - Accepts donations of food, household items, and hygiene items such as diapers, wipes, and adult incontinence supplies

Provides a food shelf available for anyone to access weekly. The food shelf: - Accepts donations of food items, toothpaste, deodorant, and feminine hygiene products - Allows individuals to visit the food shelf weekly for bread and produce and once a month for boxes of packaged food (otherwise call if emergency access is needed) - Offers frozen meal pick-up and in-person dining for seniors - Provides food and other items for those in need which include bread, produce, meat, dairy items, and more

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.

- 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

- 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

Provides supplemental food and personal hygiene items to those in need. Accepts donations.

- 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

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

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

- Emergency food supply for 3 days, food shelf can be utilized once a month - Food, paper, and cleaning products available - Emergency food is given on-call when administrator is available - Accepts donations

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

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.

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).

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.

Accepts new or gently used donations, such as the following: - Blankets and pillows, new or unused items - Clothing for all seasons for men, women, and children depending on items available - Footwear for men, women, and children - New underwear and personal care items. Travel sized shampoo, razors, and shaving cream are provided. - Outerwear such as coats, hats, gloves, scarves, and boots depending on items available - Twin-sized linens and bath towels Items that cannot be used: - Appliances - Baby seats or strollers - Computers - Durable medical equipment - Housewares such as kitchen items, lamps, or furniture - Televisions - Used toys, pillows, and blankets

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

Volunteer and donation programs that assist Hennepin County staff in addressing special needs of Hennepin County Human Services and Public Health Department clients. Services include: - Volunteer opportunities depending on availability serving children, youth, adults, low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities based on a specific area of interest or expertise - Accepts financial or material donations towards targeted needs of the less fortunate in the community such as hygiene kits, toiletries, socks, shoes, blankets, and monetary donations

Offers a food distribution center serving individuals in New Prague and the surrounding area. Accepts food (nonperishable items and fresh produce), personal care items, and monetary donations.