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Donation Needs List
Contact: Pat Botten 612.455.0842 or by email

Check out our donation drive ideas

We have an immediate need for men's and women's thermal underwear, hats and gloves.

           
 

Please note: Due to lack of space, we are unable to accept donations of:

Used Winter coats

Clothing, other than new socks, t-shirts, underwear and bras. Listing of agencies that accept clothing donation.

Used stuffed animals, due to health concerns.

  
   
           

URGENT NEEDS

  • We have an immediate need for men's and women's thermal underwear
  • blankets
  • new twin and full size air mattresses with pumps for people moving into housing
  • toothpaste
  • deodorant
  • school aged children's shoes
  • women's pajamas
  • men's and women's socks
  • shower shoes (flip-flops) men and women
  • General cleaning products
  • mops and brooms
  • new pillows
  • towels
  • men's underwear-briefs and boxers and t-shirts
  • bus cards
  • retail/grocery store gift cards
  • TVs, microwaves, coffee pots
  • Razors
  • clock radios
  • Haircare products: brushes, barrettes, headbands, scarves, wide tooth combs, products for African American women

Items we are always in need of:

Personal Hygiene Items

  • Baby Powder (no talc)
  • Baby Wipes
  • Baby Oil
  • Petroleum Jelly
  • Diapers & Pull-ups (sizes 1-5)
  • Maxi Pads & Tampons
  • Toothpaste
  • Dental Floss
  • Adult Toothbrushes
  • Razors
  • Shaving Cream
  • Deodorant & Antiperspirant
  • Foot Powder
  • Disinfectant Spray for Shoes & Feet
  • Nail Clippers
  • Shampoo and conditioner - traved size
  • Lotion
  • Q-Tips
  • Facial Tissue
  • Combs & Brushes
  • African American Hair & Skin Care products
  • Toilet paper
  • Bar soap

Food

  • Coffee, including decaf
  • Hot Cocoa Packets
  • Milk
  • Cereal
  • Tea Bags
  • Non-refrigerated Juice
  • Instant Breakfast Cereal
  • Infant Formula

Cleaning Products

  • Laundry Detergent
  • New Brooms & Mops
  • Multi-Purpose Cleaners
  • Dish Soap
  • Paper towels

Clothing

  • New Adult & Child Underwear
  • New Adult T-shirts (all sizes)
  • New Adult & Child socks
  • New bras

Household Items

  • Small Microwaves (10 years old or newer)
  • TVs & VCR/DVD Players, no console TVs
  • Bath Towels (new or used)
  • Wash Cloths
  • Sheet sets & Pillow Cases
  • Twin size flat sheets
  • Blankets & Pillows
  • Dishes & Silverware
  • Pots & Pans
  • New Rugs
  • Vacuums in good working condition
  • Telephones and Answering Machines
  • Clock Radios
  • Welcome Home Baskets more info
  • New Shower Curtains

Miscellaneous

  • Bus Tokens & Passes
  • New Baby Strollers
  • New Car Seats and Booster Seats
  • Backpacks & Duffle Bags
  • Culturally Diverse Children's Books
  • Current calendars and appointment books
  • Phone cards

Items we do not accept

  • Clothing (except as listed above)
  • Shoes
  • Used Car Seats
  • Cribs
  • Household knick-knacks
  • Used Toys
  • Computers and computer equipment
  • Large appliances
  • Sofa beds
  • Mouthwash
  • Medicine

Men’s and Women’s Shelter Donations and Sandwiches

Donation hours
Monday-Friday, 3pm-5pm & Tuesday-Sunday, 7pm-9pm

Simpson Men’s Shelter
2740 First Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55408
Please use the intercom on the 28th Street side of the building to enter.
Directions

For Family Housing and Household Donations

Donation hours
Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm, or by appointment
Simpson Offices
Bell House
2100 Pillsbury Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55404
Directions

Contact: Pat Botten 612.455.0842

  


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