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Current needs

Click here for a PDF copy of our current needs, our wish list and our recipe for bath and self-care kits, updated October 2007.

Below is a general list of our current needs.  Donations are accepted by scheduled drop-off time only - please call us 612-825-3333. 

New clothing:*

  • Sweat pants
  • Sweat shirts
  • Sports bras
  • Cotton undergarments
  • Socks
  • T-shirts
  • Pajamas
  • Slippers

*Items for women, teens and children.  Plus sizes needed.

Toiletries

  • Toothbrush and paste
  • Sanitary napkins & Tampons
  • Hair combs
  • Bar soap and shower gels
  • Shampoo and conditioner
  • African American hair products
  • Deodorant

Residential Program House Hold Items

  • Bath towels and face towels
  • Twin and full size bed linens
  • Waterproof mattress pads
  • Standard cotton pillows and pillow cases
  • Key or combination locks

Fall/Winter items *

(new or used - if you would use it yourself)

Coats (women, teens children.  Plus sizes too)

Boots

New hats, gloves, scarves and mittens

Umbrellas

Fall jackets

Computer items:*

  • Printers
  • Computers
  • Monitors
  • Accessories

*In general, our minimum hardware standards for computer donations are Windows-compatible, 500-600 Mhz, 64 MB RAM memory, 1.2 GB hard disk, sound and network cards preferred. Including the original Windows licenses with the donation is strongly encouraged. What specifications we can use will vary depending on the quantity of computers offered. Contact Dave in the IT Department at 612-767-6195 for further information.

Cell phones:

We accept cell phone donations, which are given to clients as emergency use 911 phones. Please drop off or mail donated phones to our administrative offices.

Minneapolis:
3111 First Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55408

Visit 911 Cell Phone Bank.com

to learn more about donating a phone.

Toiletries:*

  • African-American hair products
  • Toothpaste
  • Toothbrushes
  • Sanitary napkins and tampons
  • Hair combs (all sizes)
  • Bar soap
  • Deodorant

*Please no sample or hotel sizes

Household items:

  • Bed linens for twin and full beds
  • Waterproof mattress pads
  • Pillows and pillow cases
  • Blankets
  • Washcloths
  • Bath towels
  • Dish and hand towels
  • Pots and pans
  • Dishes
  • Glassware
  • Bakeware
  • Silverware
 

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