Current needs
You can donate items from our Amazon 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.
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
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
Full size bed sheets
Full size comforters
H.E. laundry detergent (PODS)
Paper towels
Dryer sheets
Disinfecting wipes
13 gallon trash bags
Glass cleaner
Toilet bowl cleaner
Shower / tub foaming spray cleaner
Rubber gloves (large size)
Brooms & dustpans
Laundry baskets
Small kitchen appliances
Air mattresses, twin and full size
Small area rugs that can be washed
Personal Items
Shampoo & conditioner
Women's deodorant
Feminine pads + hygiene products
Women's shave cream & razors
Liquid hand soap
Baby wash and shampoo
Baby wipes
Diapers, size 5 & 6
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
Full size bed sheets
Full size comforters
H.E. laundry detergent (PODS)
Paper towels
Dryer sheets
Disinfecting wipes
13 gallon trash bags
Glass cleaner
Toilet bowl cleaner
Shower / tub foaming spray cleaner
Rubber gloves (large size)
Brooms & dustpans
Laundry baskets
Small kitchen appliances
Air mattresses, twin and full size
Small area rugs that can be washed
Personal Items
Shampoo & conditioner
Women's deodorant
Feminine pads + hygiene products
Women's shave cream & razors
Liquid hand soap
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:
Other organizations serving our community may have need for items we cannot use.
Clothing:
Food:
Books:
The following organizations may pick up your donated items:
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)
- 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:
Dakota Woodlands, 3430 Wescott Woodlands, Eagan, MN 55123 | Telephone: 651-456-9110 | www.dakotawoodlands.org