In-kind donations
Drop off items such as clothing, food, and personal items to help people most in need.
Give the essentials
Catholic Charities Twin Cities serves more than 30,000 people every year. Many of our programs offer basic necessities that give Minnesota children, adults, and families the stability they need for an improved quality of life.
We rely on essential item donations like clothing, food, toiletries, and other personal items to support people most in need. These gifts may seem small – but for many, they can be life-changing.
Several items are always needed. Please refer to our warehouse needs list below to see what items are in highest demand.
Clothing items for adults and older teens
- Short sleeve t-shirts (especially men’s sizes med-5XL)
- Shorts (especially men’s sizes med-5XL)
- Underwear (all sizes, male and female)
- Shoes (athletic, casual, especially men’s)
- Belts (men’s adjustable or stretchy)
- Wallets (men’s)
- Men’s jeans/pants (all sizes)
- Sweatshirts and sweatpants (active wear, crew or hooded medium-5XL)
Hygiene and personal items
- Foot powder (full and travel sizes)
- Coily/curly hair care products (hair product kits and braiding kits)
- Deodorant (gender neutral)
- Lotion (full size and travel)
- Body spray and perfumes
- Shampoo (full and travel sizes)
- Toothpaste (full and travel sizes)
- Body wash or 3-in-1 (full and travel sizes)
- Bar soap (full and travel sizes)
- Feminine hygiene products (tampons)
Household items
- Towels (bath, hand and washcloths)
- Blankets or comforters (twin, full, and queen)
- Bed in a bag, twin size
Miscellaneous items
- Shower shoes/flip flops
- Backpacks (adult size)
- Bike locks
- Meditation coloring books with markers or sketch/drawing pads with drawing tools
Food items
Please call ahead to make food donations: (651) 647-2344
Note: All donations must be shelf stable (not needing refrigeration) and within the expiration date.
- Any canned products, retail-size (14-18 oz.) or portion-controlled (PC)
- Boost or Ensure protein drinks
- Granola bars
- Protein bars
- PC fruit, such as applesauce, fruit cocktail
- PC fruit snacks
- PC nuts or trail mixes
- PC raisins or dried fruit
- PC potato, corn, Doritos or other chips
- PC crackers, such as Wheat Thins
- PC cheese or peanut butter cracker combinations
- PC cookies
- PC Rice Krispie or other cereal bars
- PC instant oatmeal
- PC meat snacks such as turkey sticks or jerky
- PC shelf stable microwaveable entrees (such as Hormel Completes)
- PC shelf-stable pudding
- Bottled water
- Powerade/Gatorade (summer months)
How to make an in-kind donation
The Catholic Charities Twin Cities Distribution Center is located at 341 Chester St., Saint Paul, MN 55107. Please call 612-204-8295 for directions and to arrange a drop-off time, or shop online and ship items directly to us. If you have any questions or are planning a drive to collect specific items, please contact our Distribution Center personnel to get updated information on our most immediate needs.
Donating used items
Effective February 1, 2014, Catholic Charities no longer accepts used items. To donate used items, please contact these local organizations:
461 W 7th St.
St. Paul, MN
651-227-1332
1107 W 7th St.
St. Paul, MN
651-291-2472
310 E 38th St.
Minneapolis, MN
612-821-2300
Catholic Charities Giving Tree
This annual event helps us stock our warehouse with essential items for neighbors in need. Shop for someone in need, participate in a quick volunteer activity, and learn a little bit about Catholic Charities!
Mall of America, Macy’s Court
December 21 & 22, 2024
Contact us
Catholic Charities Distribution Center
341 Chester St.
Saint Paul, MN 55107
If you have any questions or are planning a drive to collect specific items, please contact our warehouse personnel to get up-to-date information on our agency’s most immediate needs.
Call the Catholic Charities In-Kind Warehouse: 612-204-8295 or email Carys.Church@cctwincities.org