TWIN CITIES CLOTHING & HOUSEHOLD
RESOURCES/THRIFT STORES, (26 Pages)
Organized Geographically by County
As of November 3, 2016
Thrift stores offer clothing and household items at reduced prices. Most items are donated.
ANOKA COUNTY
ACBC FOODSHELF AND CLOTHING STORE. 2615 9th Ave. N., Anoka, MN 55303. 763-422-0046. http://acbcfoodshelf.org
AREA SERVED: Anoka County residents (Anoka, Coon Rapids, Ramsey, Nowthen, Andover, part of Champlin).
HOURS: Walk-ins - Mon. & Wed., 12 - 3 pm. Tues. Thurs. 6:30-8:30 pm. By Appointment Tues & Thurs 2 – 4 pm.; Fri. 9 – 11 am.
VISITS ALLOWED: 6 times/year; 20 – 25 pounds of clothing per visit
ID: Photo ID; piece of mail with current address for each adult in the home.
BIRTHRIGHT OF COON RAPIDS, 11464 Robinson Drive NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55433. 763-757-0715. www.birthright.org. Enter through the back of the building.
**Maternity and baby clothes
AREA SERVED: Anoka County
HOURS: Tues. & Thurs. 11 am – 1 pm; Mon. 6 – 8 pm; Thurs. 7 – 9 pm. Hours subject to change. Call ahead for current information.
VISITS ALLOWED: Three times/year for diapers; layettes in 8th month to mothers in need.
ID: Valid photo ID for maternity clothes; birth certificate for layette and diapers (or bring baby)
GOODWILL/EASTER SEALS THRIFT STORES, Multiple stores. To locate a store check on line at www.goodwilleasterseals.org
** New and used items at reduced prices.
AREA SERVED: Stores in Anoka County
Blaine – 11701 Ulysses Lane NE, 763-767-4228
Coon Rapids – 3071 Coon Rapids Blvd.NW, 763-712-3468
Fridley – 5660 Main Street NE, 763-571-2153
HOURS: Mon. – Fri. 9 am – 9 pm; Sat. 9 am – 6 pm; Sun. 11 am – 6 pm
VISITS ALLOWED: No restrictions
ID: None required
NORTH ANOKA COUNTY EMERGENCY FOOD SHELF (NACE), 18511 Highway 65 NE, Suite 200, East Bethel, MN 55011. 763-434-7685. www.nacefoodshelf.org
** Clothing Closet is open during food distribution hours.
AREA SERVED: Bethel, Cedar, East Bethel, Ham Lake, Linwood Township, Oak Grove, St. Francis, Stacy, Wyoming addresses in Anoka County.
HOURS: Mon. 9 am - 12 noon; Tues. 5 - 8 pm.; Wed. 1-4 pm; Thurs 8-11 am.
VISITS ALLOWED: Once/month
ID: Photo ID and current mail showing address for each adult in household.
SALVATION ARMY’S COATS FOR KIDS, http://salvationarmynorth.org/community-pages/coats-for-kids-twin-cities/
Coat distribution sites will be open from 10 a.m. until supplies run out, on Thursday, October 27, 2016. All items will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Call the Coats for Kids Hotline at 651-746-3412 to find out which location serves your area. Please see the separate flier with addresses of all distribution sites listed.
SALVATION ARMY SOCIAL SERVICE OFFICES. Check web site for office locations - http://salvationarmynorth.org or call United Way 2-1-1 or 651-746-3400 for nearest location
AREA SERVED: Various offices. See above
HOURS: Office hours are 8 am – 12 noon; 1 pm. - 4 pm Monday through Friday.
VISITS ALLOWED: Vouchers for clothing and household item available for families in need. Appointment needed to request vouchers. See above for contact information.
ID: Determined at intake
SALVATION ARMY THRIFT STORES Check web site for thrift store locations - http://salvationarmynorth.org or call United Way 2-1-1 or 651-746-3400 for the nearest location
No free clothing program. Sell clothing and household items at greatly reduced cost.
SOUTHERN ANOKA COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE (SACA). 627 38th Ave. NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421. 763-789-2444. www.sacafoodshelf.org
**Thrift store is open during food shelf items. Open to the public – no geographic limits. No ID needed.
AREA SERVED: Columbia Heights, Fridley, Spring Lake Park, Hilltop.
HOURS: Mon. Tues., & Thurs. 8 am – 4 pm; Wed. 10:30 am – 6 pm. Must call for appointment during the hours the food shelf is open.
VISITS ALLOWED: Once/month
ID: Photo ID with address. Proof of address (utility bill, current mail, etc.), Social Security card/number
UNIQUE THRIFT STORE, 2201 37th Ave. NE, Columbia Heights, 763-788-5250
** New and used items at reduced prices.
AREA SERVED: No restrictions
HOURS: Mon. – Sat. 9 am – 7:30 pm; Sun. 11 am – 5 pm (hours may vary)
VISITS ALLOWED: NA
ID: NA
**If you register for a Unique VIP card (no cost) you will receive emails for special holiday or event discounts. Some days have additional discounts (Wednesdays for Seniors, Thursdays, if you have a Unique VIP card)
TWIN CITIES CLOTHING & HOUSEHOLD RESOURCES/THRIFT STORES (November 3, 2016)
Thrift stores offer clothing and household items at reduced prices. Most items are donated.
CARVER COUNTY
BLESSED BEE THRIFT STORE, 2450 Chaska Blvd., Chaska, MN 55318, 952-448-7794, www.blessedbeethriftstore.com
AREA SERVED: No restrictions
HOURS: Tues., Wed., Fri. 10 am – 5 pm; Thurs. 12 – 6 pm, Sat. 9 am – 12 noon.
VISITS ALLOWED: No restriction
ID: Not required
GOODWILL/EASTER SEALS THRIFT STORES, Multiple stores. To locate a store. check on line at www.goodwilleasterseals.org
** New and used items at reduced prices.
AREA SERVED: Stores in Carver County
Chanhassen – 80 West 78th Street, 952-934-1354
HOURS: Mon. – Fri. 9 am – 9 pm; Sat. 9 am – 6 pm; Sun. 11 am – 6 pm
VISITS ALLOWED: No restrictions
ID: None required
SALVATION ARMY’S COATS FOR KIDS, http://salvationarmynorth.org/community-pages/coats-for-kids-twin-cities/
Coat distribution sites will be open from 10 a.m. until supplies run out, on Thursday, October 27, 2016. All items will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Call the Coats for Kids Hotline at 651-746-3412 to find out which location serves your area. Please see the separate flier with addresses of all distribution sites listed.
SALVATION ARMY SOCIAL SERVICE OFFICES (check web site for office locations) http://salvationarmynorth.org or call United Way 2-1-1 or 651-291-0211 for nearest location
AREA SERVED: Various offices. See above. Burnsville office serves Dakota, Carver and Scott Counties.
HOURS: Office hours are 8 am – 12 noon; 1 pm. - 4 pm Monday through Friday.
VISITS ALLOWED: Vouchers for clothing and household item available for families in need. Appointment needed to request vouchers. See above for contact information.
ID: Determined at intake
SALVATION ARMY THRIFT STORES Check web site for thrift store locations - http://salvationarmynorth.org or call United Way 2-1-1 or 651-291-0211 for the nearest location
No free clothing program. Sell clothing and household items at greatly reduced cost.
TWIN CITIES CLOTHING & HOUSEHOLD RESOURCES/THRIFT STORES (November 3, 2016)
Thrift stores offer clothing and household items at reduced prices. Most items are donated.
DAKOTA COUNTY
ANIMAL ARK THRIFT STORE, 809 East 7th Street, St. Paul, MN 55106
651-772-8983 ext. 303 www.animalarkshelter.org
AREA SERVED: General Public
HOURS: Wednesday – Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Closed Sunday - Tuesday
VISITS ALLOWED: NA
ID: Not required
** Supports Animal Ark Animal Shelter in Hastings.
ARC’S VALUE VILLAGE THRIFT STORES:
· Bloomington, 10546 France Avenue, S., Bloomington, MN 55431, 952-818-8708.
· Brooklyn Center, 6330 Brooklyn Blvd., Brooklyn Center, MN 55429, 763-503-3534.
· New Hope, 2751 Winnetka Avenue, N., New Hope, MN 55427, 763-544-0006.
· Richfield, 6528 Penn Avenue, S., Minneapolis, MN 55423, 612-861-9550.
· St. Paul, 1650 White Bear Avenue, N., St. Paul, MN 55106, 651-788-8300
Runs a low cost thrift store and sell gently used clothes, basic needs and other household items.
GOODWILL/EASTER SEALS THRIFT STORES, Multiple stores. To locate a store check on line at www.goodwilleasterseals.org.
** New and used items at reduced prices.
AREA SERVED: Stores in Dakota County
Apple Valley – 7320 - 153rd Street, 952-953-4410
Cottage Grove – 7375 Hardwood Ct. 651-769-6813
Eagan - 1247 Northwood Parkway, 651-994-7907
Lakeville – 17625 Kenrick Ave., 952-435-7050
West St. Paul – 1361 South Robert Street, 651-451-2014
Woodbury – 10450 Hudson Road, 651-731-7942
HOURS: Mon. – Fri. 9 am – 9 pm; Sat. 9 am – 6 pm; Sun. 11 am – 6 pm
VISITS ALLOWED: No restrictions
ID: None required
HOSANNA LUTHERAN CHURCH. 9600 163rd Street W. Lakeville, MN 952-435-3332 (Mon through Thurs) www.hosannalc.org
AREA SERVED: No restrictions
HOURS: Every Tuesday at 5 pm there is a free dinner. After the dinner (5:45 – 6:30 pm) people can shop in the community clothes closet or for household goods. To get a ticket to shop, the must attend the dinner. Or people can attend a support group (many types) Child care is available for people attending the support groups.
VISITS ALLOWED: No restriction.
ID: None required.
** Also have small kitchen appliances and baby items.
NEIGHBORS, INC., 222 Grand Ave. West, South St. Paul, MN 55075. 651-455-0447. www.neighborsclothescloset.org
AREA SERVED: Clothes closet thrift store open to the public.
HOURS: Mon. – Thurs. 10 am – 7 pm; Fri. & Sat. 10 am – 4 pm. Open to the public.
VISITS ALLOWED: For people in need, they can get a voucher to shop. Available twice/year. Call for information and appointment.
ID: Photo ID, utility bill within last month for current address for people applying for a voucher.
PRINCE OF PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH MISSION OUTPOST. 13901 Fairview Drive, Burnsville, MN 55337. 952-434-8102 http://popmn.org
AREA SERVED: South of the river – Burnsville, Eagan, Apple Valley, Lakeville,
Farmington, Rosemount, Savage.
HOURS: Monday 1 – 3 pm, 5-7 pm; Tuesday 12 noon - 2 pm; Thursday 10:30 am - 12:30 pm. 2nd & 4th Sunday 3-4 pm. (no appointment necessary); Wed. by appointment 5-7 pm. Child care available at some times. Call for information.
VISITS ALLOWED: Up to 20 items of clothing per family member per quarter
ID: When registering the first time for the current year: photo ID for everyone in the household. For those 18 & over a driver’s license, school ID, or passport. For those 17 & under – Social Security card, medical card, school ID, or birth certificate. After registering the first time, bring ID and a current piece of mail (such as utility bill, rent agreement, bank statement county correspondence etc.) showing current address.
**Also has a food shelf and assists with furniture, cribs, car seats, etc.
RIVERTOWN TREASURES, 301 2nd Street E., Hastings, MN 55033. 651-437-7134 (ask for Rivertown Treasures). www.rivertowntreasures.com
** Used clothing and household items at no cost to those in need. Items at low cost to public.
AREA SERVED: Open to the public for thrift store. For those in need -residents within boundaries of School District #200 - Hastings, Vermillion, Vermillion Township, Marshan Township, Miesville, parts of Hampton & Hampton Township, New Trier.
HOURS: Mon. – Fri. 8:30 am - 5 pm; Sat. 9 am – 5 pm.
VISITS ALLOWED: 4 times/year (once a season) for free items. No limit for Thrift Store customers.
ID: Photo ID & proof of address (current mail) for free clothing/household items. Must demonstrate emergency need for free items.
NOTE: 100% of store proceeds support programs and services of Hastings Family Service.
SALVATION ARMY’S COATS FOR KIDS, http://salvationarmynorth.org/community-pages/coats-for-kids-twin-cities/
Coat distribution sites will be open from 10 a.m. until supplies run out, on Thursday, October 27, 2016. All items will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Call the Coats for Kids Hotline at 651-746-3412 to find out which location serves your area. Please see the separate flier with addresses of all distribution sites listed.
SALVATION ARMY SOCIAL SERVICE OFFICES, Check web site for office locations http://salvationarmynorth.org or call United Way 2-1-1 or 651-291-0211 for nearest location
AREA SERVED: Various offices. See above. Burnsville office serves Dakota, Carver and Scott Counties.
HOURS: Office hours are 8 am – 12 noon; 1 pm. - 4 pm Monday through Friday.
VISITS ALLOWED: Vouchers for clothing and household item available for families in need. Appointment needed to request vouchers. See above for contact information.
ID: Determined at intake
SALVATION ARMY THRIFT STORES Check web site for thrift store locations - http://salvationarmynorth.org or call United Way 2-1-1 or 651-291-0211 for the nearest location
No free clothing program. Sell clothing and household items at greatly reduced cost.
UNIQUE THRIFT STORE, 14308 Burnhaven Drive, Burnsville, 952-898-0988
** New and used items at reduced prices.
AREA SERVED: No restrictions
HOURS: Mon. – Sat. 9 am – 8 pm; Sun. 10 am – 7 pm (hours may vary)
VISITS ALLOWED: NA
ID: NA
**If you register for a Unique VIP card (no cost) you will receive emails for special holiday or event discounts. Some days have additional discounts (Wednesdays for Seniors, Thursdays, if you have a Unique VIP card)
TWIN CITIES CLOTHING & HOUSEHOLD RESOURCES/THRIFT STORES (November 3, 2016)
Thrift stores offer clothing and household items at reduced prices. Most items are donated.
HENNEPIN COUNTY (MINNEAPOLIS)
ARC’S VALUE VILLAGE THRIFT STORES:
· Bloomington, 10546 France Avenue, S., Bloomington, MN 55431, 952-818-8708.
· Brooklyn Center, 6330 Brooklyn Blvd., Brooklyn Center, MN 55429, 763-503-3534.
· New Hope, 2751 Winnetka Avenue, N., New Hope, MN 55427, 763-544-0006.
· Richfield, 6528 Penn Avenue, S., Minneapolis, MN 55423, 612-861-9550.
· St. Paul, 1650 White Bear Avenue, N., St. Paul, MN 55106, 651-788-8300
Runs a low cost thrift store and sell gently used clothes, basic needs and other household items.
BASILICA OF ST. MARY (St. Vincent de Paul Shoe Ministry), 88 North 17th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55403. 612-333-1381 www.mary.org
AREA SERVED: People living in the Basilica or Ascension Parish boundaries (zip codes 55401, 55402, 55403, 55405, 55411)
HOURS/VISITS ALLOWED: Once every 12 months eligible people will be given a shoe voucher redeemable at Lake Street K-Mart. Also provide bus tokens for round-trip visit to K-Mart.
ID: Register in person at Teresa of Calcutta Hall on Monday or Saturday from 9:30 - 11 am and provide photo ID, proof of residence (such as a utility bill less than 30 days old). All adults must be present in person. Children do not need to be present. Medical card, Social Security card, birth certificate or school ID needed for each child. Minneapolis shelter or transitional housing residents need a letter from shelter. (Shelter must be in Minneapolis, but does not need to meet the zip code requirement.)
BETHESDA MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH. 1118 South 8TH St. Minneapolis, MN 55404 612-332-5904 (Office hours Wed & Fri 10 am – 2 pm)
AREA SERVED: Hennepin County adults and children in need
HOURS: Mondays 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
VISITS ALLOWED: No limit for clothing.
ID: None needed.
BIRTHRIGHT OF MINNEAPOLIS. 825 Nicollet Ave., Suite 702, Minneapolis, MN 55402 (Medical Arts Building). 612-338-2353, www.birthright.org