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Provides a 3-day supply of food to anyone in need. No limits on the amount of food individuals and families can take. Also provides meat. Accepts donations for non-perishable food, fresh food, baby food, formula, personal care items, and laundry detergent. ?

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

Food shelf providing canned goods and personal hygiene products. Donations accepted, visit the website for current list of needs: https://sharednetspace.com/mcefs2026B/index.php/how-you-can-help

Provides students, families, and community members with access to information and support from community agencies addressing basic needs such as food, clothing, energy assistance, shelter, and healthcare. The resource rooms maintain limited supplies of clothing, personal household items, and food for immediate access. They accept donations of winter gear (coats, gloves, mittens, hats, scarves), sweatpants, socks, t-shirts, and gift cards (Visa, Target, Walmart, gas, Cub Foods, etc.).

• 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.

• 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

A food pantry offering supplemental food for persons in need. The pantry provides a variety of foods and personal items including frozen foods, canned food, toothpaste, soap, and infant formula. On occasion the food shelf can provide diapers, feminine products, and Depends incontinence products. Accepts donations for food 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.

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/

• 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

Offers free clothing, food, household items, and toiletries monthly. Depending on the types of donations received, the items vary. Donations are accepted for new clothing only, gently used household items, and toiletries. Call to set up drop-off time.

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

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.

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.

Accepts donations and sells:

• Clothing

• Costume jewelry

• Home decor

• Shoes

• Small household appliances, dishes, pots, and pans

• Travel size personal care items

NOTE: Accepts donations of new or gently used items that are clean, free of animal hair, repairs, and stains

Offers a food shelf for households in need. Accepts donations of food items and pet food. The food shelf provides:

• 10-day supply of food once a month

• Fresh produce, dairy items, bakery goods, meat, and non-perishable items

• Hygiene products, diapers, and pet food depending on available items

• Mobile food truck deliveries to older adults in senior housing

• Volunteer-staff to assist clients

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.

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

Donations Accepted for Relationship Building Services: These toys and games can be used to help caregivers and children connect, build a bond, and help the child talk about their feelings. Can visit the Amazon wish list for specific items that are needed: https://a.co/fjh1W7j

• Art supplies including markers, modeling clay, non-toxic paint, pipe cleaners, etc.

• Baby dolls of diverse ethnicities and accessories, including a bottle, bed, etc.

• Dollhouse families of various cultural backgrounds

• Multicultural books - especially those about emotions

• Play food items, plates, pots, etc.

• Play-Doh

• Playmobil toys including ambulances, fire trucks, hospitals, pirate ships, police cars, and schools

• Puppets and/or stuffed animals, including bunnies, crocodiles, mice, puppies, sharks, and turtles

• Simple games, including Candyland, Checkers, Connect 4, Jenga, Mancala, etc.

• Small drums and other small musical instruments

• Small plastic animals including crocodiles, dinosaurs, domestic animals, sharks, wild animals, etc.

• Small toy cars

• Toy doctor kits

Donations Accepted to Support Families

• Diapers

• Family size boxes of facial tissue

• Gift cards to retail stores such as Target or Walmart and gas stations, grocery stores, etc.

• Personal care items

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 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.

• Usage is limited to once per calendar month

• Donations of food, diapers, and hygiene items accepted

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

Offers a food pantry for individuals and families once a week. Delivery services are available once per month for those who are unable to get to the market. Delivered items include canned and boxed food, milk, eggs, meat, fresh produce, and household items. Food donations, such as non-perishable foods, fresh produce, and personal care items, are accepted.