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Current needs

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Preferred Reading List
You can donate items from our Amazon Wishlist, Preferred Reading List, or our Target Wishlist and have them shipped directly to the shelter, or you can select from our Current Needs list below.

We are always in need of Walmart gift cards or Holiday/Speedway fuel cards in $20 or $25 increments!

Please contact us at 651-456-9110 or send an email to volunteer@dakotawoodlands.org if you have any questions,
​or would like to learn more about how you can help us meet the needs of the families staying with us. 

Baby Items
Baby wash and shampoo
Baby wipes
Diapers, size 5 & 6 specifically
Pull-Ups, all sizes needed

Clothing
We accept the following items that are newly purchased:
Socks (women, men and children sizes) 
Undergarments  
(women, men and children sizes) 
Winter attire - hats, gloves, scarves, and coats - please contact us for our current need

Household Items
Towel sets
Waterproof mattress pads - twin, full, & crib size
Pillow protectors
Bed sheets
 - twin, full, & crib size
Comforters 
 - twin, full
Blankets  - twin, full

Laundry baskets
​Small kitchen appliances

Air mattresses, twin and full size
Small area rugs that can be washed


Cleaning Products
Laundry Detergent Pods (e.g. Tide Pods)
Dryer sheets

Paper towels

Disinfecting wipes
13 gallon trash bags
Glass cleaner

Toilet bowl cleaner
​Shower / tub foaming spray cleaner
Rubber gloves (large size)

Brooms & dustpans

Personal Care Items

Shampoo & conditioner 
Women's deodorant
Feminine pads + hygiene products
Women's shave cream & razors
Liquid hand soap
Ethnic hair products
                                                                                                                                                                         

Other donation sites

​We greatly appreciate the generosity of our supporters and ask that you donate only those items on our Wish Lists or contact our Volunteer Coordinator to inquire about donating items not on our lists.

We cannot accept used clothing, furniture, food, or books for one or more of the following reasons:
  • Health, safety, hygiene
  • Lack of storage space
  • Not used by our residents

Other organizations serving our community may have need for items we cannot use.

Clothing:
  • Prince of Peace Mission Outpost: 13801 Fairview Dr. Burnsville (952-898-9311)
  • Joseph's Coat: 1107 7th St. W., St. Paul (651-291-2472)
  • CHAP Thrift Store: 2020 State Hwy 13 E, Burnsville (952-890-8222)
  • Caring Hearts in Action: 423 3rd St. Farmington (651-333-9027)
  • Sharing & Caring Hands: 525 N 7th St., Minneapolis (612-338-4640)

Furniture:
  • Bridging: 1730 Terrace Dr., Roseville (952-888-1105)
  • CHAP Thrift Store
  • Prince of Peace Mission Outpost

Food:
  • 360 Communities: 501 State Hwy 13 #112, Burnsville (952-985-5300)
  • The Open Door Food Pantry: 3000 Ames Crossing Road, Suite 100, Eagan (651-368-1315)
  • Salvation Army: 401 W. 7th St., St. Paul (651-224-4316)
  • Neighbors, Inc.: 222 Grand Ave W., S. St. Paul (651-306-2150)

Books:
  • Books for Africa: 717 Prior Ave. N. Ste. B, St. Paul (651-602-9844)

The following organizations may pick up your donated items:
  • Bridging, Inc.
  • Salvation Army Family Stores
  • St. Vincent de Paul
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Dakota Woodlands, 3430 Wescott Woodlands, Eagan, MN 55123 | Telephone: 651-456-9110 |​ www.dakotawoodlands.org
 
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  • Home
  • About US
    • Leadership
    • Mission
    • Annual and Financial Reports
    • Blog
  • Services
    • Community Resources
    • Get Informed
    • Homelessness
    • Moving Forward
  • DONATE
    • Monetary Donations
    • Donate Items
    • Target Circle
    • Community giving
    • Service Projects
  • Join Our Team
    • Volunteer >
      • Calendar
    • Employment
  • Contact
    • Dakota Woodlands Staff