Where to Donate
Who needs your stuff
You should only share stuff that's in usable condition. Apply the "sister-in-law test"- if the item is not in good enough shape to loan to your fussy sister-in-law, it's not suitable for donation to folks in your community and should be moved on.
The Minnesota organizations listed in this section donate directly to folks in need without discrimination. If you learn that they are not treating clients fairly or that the information on the SYS site is inaccurate, please contact us. Feel free to suggest other organizations who can use our stuff too.

ACBC Foodshelf
Anoka
http://www.acbcfoodshelf.com/?page_id=4
2615 9th Avenue North
Anoka, MN 55303
Accepts donations Monday and Wednesday 9-11
Seasonal clothing, children's books and toys,personal products, and food
Bridging, Inc
Bloomington
Address 201 W 87th St Bloomington, MN 55420
and 1730 Terrace Dr. Roseville, MN 55113
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Household Items
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Furniture
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Furniture pick-up available with a charge
Minnesota Organizations
Damiano Center
Duluth
http://www.damianocenter.org/clothing-exchange
206 W 4th St
Duluth, MN 55805
Clothes Closet Donations accepted Monday, Tuesday, Friday 9-3 and Wednesday 9-6
Clothes (especially work clothes) and household items
Hopecenter
Duluth
https://www.hopecenterduluth.org/donate
Address 2331 W. 3rd St. Duluth, MN 55806
Accepts donations Tuesday and Thursday 10-1
Furniture, clothing
Safehaven Shelter
Duluth
http://safehavenshelter.org/getinvolved/give/goods/
414 West 1st Street
Duluth, MN 55802
Accepts donations Thursday 8-4 or by arrangement
Used cell phones, women and children's clothing, household goods
Infants Remembered in Silence
Faribault
http://www.irisremembers.com/supportiris/wishlist.cfm
218 Third Ave. NW
Faribault, MN 55021
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Supports families experiencing infant loss
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pastel yarn, scrapbooking supplies, baby afghans and blankets with matching caps, kleenex, books on grieving and infant loss
Hennepin County Library
41 locations
https://www.hclib.org/about/support
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The library accepts books in good condition, as well as historic documents and some electronic media
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Before donating , contact your local library
Read Indeed
Hopkins
http://www.readindeed.org/home.htm
Read Indeed
625 St. Louis St., Ste 20
Hopkins MN 55343
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As a young child Maria Keller had a dream to collect a million books for children in need. You can join her by donating gently used children's books
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Check the website and learn when the warehouse is open
Clothesline Clothing Distribution
Mahtomedi
https://www.saintandrews.org/serve/serve-care-locally/community-resource-center/donations/
St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church
900 Stillwater Road
Mahtomedi, MN 55115
Accepts donations Monday thru Thursday 8-4
clothing (especially work clothes), laundry baskets, and cleaning supplies
Focus Minnesota
Minneapolis
1600 E. Lake Street
Minneapolis 55407
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Accepts donations Wednesday 10-1,Thursday and Friday 10:30-2:30
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Clothing, laundry soap, and children's books
Clothing Boutique Sabathani Community Center
Minneapolis
http://www.sabathani.org/foodclothes.aspx
310 East 38th Street Minneapolis MN 55409
Accepts donations Monday thru Thursday 9-3
Seasonal clothing, school supplies
Ready for Success
Minneapolis
https://readyforsuccessmn.org/
815 & 819 E. Franklin Ave., Minneapolis, 55404
Professional clothing and new accessories for men and women
Contact organization to arrange donation time
Tandem Family Resource Center
Minneapolis
4105 Chicago Ave South
Minneapolis, MN 55407
Supports mothers and babies
Baby clothing, toys, and equipment
Donate Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday 9-3
Women's Prison Book Project
Minneapolis
https://wpbp.org/book-donations/
c/o Boneshaker Books
2002 23rd Ave S.
Minneapolis, MN 55404
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Paperback books for women in prison especially dictionaries, books in Spanish,health, and mystery/horror novels
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Can be dropped off at Boneshaker Books daily from 11-8. Call before big donations
Youthlink
Minneapolis
http://www.youthlinkmn.org/donations/
Address 41 North 12th St., Minneapolis, MN 55403
Gloves, handwarmers, new underwear and bras
Paynesville Community Service
Paynesville
http://www.paynesvillecsc.org/volunteer-or-donate
Address 110 Lake Street, Paynesville, MN 56362
Accepts donations 10-2 Tuesday and Friday and in outdoor bin
Seasonal clothing, toiletries, furniture
CROSS Clothing Closet
Rogers
http://crossservices.org/clothing-and-home-shop
Address
12915 Weinand Circle Rogers, MN 55374
Accepts donations Monday and Thursday 9-4, Wednesday 9-7:30, Friday 9-noon
Seasonal clothing, new toys and birthday supplies
Dress for Success
Saint Paul
https://twincities.dressforsuccess.org/get-involved/donate/
1549 University Avenue West
St. Paul,Minnesota 55104
Call to arrange donation
Women's interview clothing
Books for Africa
St Paul
https://www.booksforafrica.org/donate/donate-books.html
635 Prior Ave. N, Suite 100St. Paul, MN 55104
Popular fiction and nonfiction (soft and hard cover)
books that are less than 15 years old , textbooks (soft and hard cover) published before 2002 ,reference books published in 2007 or later,medical, nursing, IT, and
law books newer than 2007.
some Bibles or religious books, box separated from other donations and marked as “Religious texts.”
School/office supplies—paper, pencils, pens, wall charts, maps, etc.
Books accepted Wednesday 9-3:30 and 1st and 3rd Saturdays from 9-12
Clothing Center Dayton Avenue Presbyterian Church
St Paul
http://www.dapc.org/clothing-center.html
217 Mackubin Street
Saint Paul, MN 55102
Accepts donations when church is open
Seasonal clothing,
Joseph's Coat
St Paul
1107 7th St W, St Paul, MN 55102
Free store for families facing challenges. Accepts donations most Tuesdays and Thursdays 9am-2pm
Seasonal clothing and shoes, small household goods, personal care items
Martha's Closet
St Paul
https://cpcstpaul.org/missions/
500 Cedar Street ~ St. Paul MN 55101
Accepts donations at Central Presbyterian Church
Interview and work clothes on hangers for women
Minnesota Literacy Council
St Paul
https://mnliteracy.org/support/book-donations
700 Raymond Avenue, Suite 180
St. Paul, MN 55114
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Children's books especially
Bilingual and multicultural children's books,board books,
picture books,easy chapter books, and middle grades chapter books
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Contact agency to arrange donation
Mr Michael Recycles Bicycles
St Paul
520 N Prior Ave
St Paul MN 55104
Used bicycles are refurbished and given to those in need
Contact Mr Michael for donation options
pcs for people
Saint Paul
https://www.pcsforpeople.com/individual-donations/8-donors/49-donating-a-computer-in-st-paul
1481 Marshall Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55104
Donated computers are refurbished and given to low income people
Drop off Monday-Friday 9-5:30
The Giving Rack
St Paul
http://www.thebelovedmn.com/free-store.html
1965 Sherwood Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55119
Free store for families facing challenges. Accepts donations Mondays and Tuesdays 2-6 pm
Seasonal clothing for all ages
The Hospitality Center for Chinese Students
St Paul
http://hcchinese.org/about-hcc
1407 Cleveland Ave North St. Paul, MN 55108
Supports Chinese students studying at the University of Minnesota
Need furniture for apts. Pick-up can be arranged. Option may depend on school schedule
The Paperbag Princess
South Saint Paul
Suite 111
1185 North Concord Ave
South St Paul, 55075
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Prom dresses and suits for dances
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Contact group to arrange donation
Saber Nation Station
Shakopee
https://www.facebook.com/sabernationstation
Shakopee High School
100 17th Ave W,
Shakopee, MN 55379
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School based free store
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Seasonal teen clothing, toiletries, and school supplies
Valley Outreach Clothes Closet
Stillwater
http://valleyoutreach.pegasus.webaloo.com/the_clothing_closet.aspx
1911 Curve Crest Blvd. West, Stillwater, Minnesota 55082
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Monday-Friday 9-4 and Tuesday and Thursday until 7
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Clothing, especially scrubs and underwear
Operation Glass Slipper
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http://operationglassslipper.org/
Accepts donations of prom dresses, bridesmaid dresses, and wedding gowns along with associated accessories
Check website for multiple donation sites
Mary's Wish Furniture Depot
Waconia
Address 12 East 8th St., Waconia, MN 5538
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Donations accepted Thursday thru Saturday 10-4
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Furniture pick-up available Wednesday-Saturday 10-4
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Furniture and baby equipment in very good condition, and flat screen TV's
Project Prom
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Accepts donations of prom dresses and bridesmaid dresses
Check website for multiple drop-off locations