We need many common items for our shelter. We respectfully request that donated items be new. We do accept some GENTLY used items but please remember that we only give our youth items that are in good condition. To check if your used item can be donated or for more information about in-kind donations, please call 612-230-6657.
URGENT NEEDS
Athletic shorts or sweatpants, sizes M-XL
Flannel/pajama pants
Hair ties and scarves/head wraps
Maternity clothing
Interview clothes
Sheets and pillow cases (extra-long twin size and queen size)
Gift cards (Rainbow or Cub Foods, McDonald's, Target, Mall of America)
Lamps
Microwaves
Vacuums
Kitchen supplies (pots and pans)
Electronics (TV, DVD player)
ON-GOING NEEDS
Socks, boxer shorts, bikini-cut underwear, large sports bras
Bus cards
Paper goods (paper towels, Kleenex, toilet tissue)
Laundry soap, body wash and dish soap
Towels
Hair brushes
Ice packs (reusable)
Ace bandages
Ibuprofen and Tylenol
ChapStick
Feminine hygiene products
Disposable diapers
School supplies (2012 planners, pens, pencils, calculators, two-pocket folders, resume paper and notebooks)
BABY ITEMS (Newborn to 3T)
Play pens, cribs and other working and in great condition baby equipment
Baby Linens
Onsies and other clothing
Shoes, socks and underwear
Diaper bags
Bottles, pacifiers, nail clippers, baby medicine, thermometer, sippy cups and eating utensils
Strollers
Rattles, books, toys
Humidifiers
Things to decorate a baby room in
We really need baby items. Almost anything one might need for a baby or toddler!
FUN STUFF
Journals
Art supplies
Subscription to a teen magazine
Disposable or digital cameras
Digital converter boxes (2)
Movies and event passes/tickets
Photo albums
Candy
CLOTHING
Hooded Sweatshirts
White-T-Shirts
Tank Tops
Boots - dress or winter (adult large sizes)
Shoes - tennis or dress (adult large sizes)
Some groups like to put together “care packages” of things that our young people need. Here are some ideas for homeless youth getting started on their own:
