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 donations of new items 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 client needs list below to see what items are in highest demand.
Clothing items for adults and older teens
- Winter jackets/coats (men’s adult sizes)
- Waterproof mittens and gloves (adult sizes)
- Winter boots (all ages, sizes, and genders)
- Athletic shoes (men’s sizes 9-13)
- slip-on shoes (Croc style)
- Underwear (all sizes, male and female)
- Belts (one-size and stretch)
- Men’s jeans/pants (34in to 44in)(
- Sweatshirts-crew or hooded (M-4XL)
- Sweatpants (men’s and women’s M-4XL)
- Crew socks (cotton and thermal)
- Long Sleeve T-Shirts (L-4XL)
- Thermal underwear sets (men’s and women’s M-4XL)
- Pajama sets
Hygiene and personal items
- Lotion (full and travel sizes)
- Toothpaste (full and travel sizes)
- Chapstick/lip balm
- Razors
- Coily textured hair products (braiding kits, deep conditioner, styling products)
- Deodorant (gender neutral)
- Body spray and perfume
- Body wash (full and travel sizes)
- Bar soap
- Foot powder (full and travel sizes)
- Shampoo (full and travel sizes)
- Conditioner (full and travel sizes)
- Tampons
Household items
- Towels (bath, hand and washcloths)
- Air beds with pump (twin, full, and queen)
- “Bed in a Bag”/Bed set (twin, full, and queen)
- Sheet set (twin, full, and queen)
- Blankets or comforters (twin, full, and queen)
- Cooking pot with lid (2qt-4qt)
- Frying pan (8in-12in)
Miscellaneous items
- Hand and foot warmers
- Sketch/drawing pads
- Meditation/mandala coloring books
- Colored pencils/marker sets
- Word search/sudoku books
- Acrylic paint sets and canvas boards
- Board games (chess)
- Card games (uno and playing cards)
- Dominoes
- Lego sets
- Duffel bags/backpacks
- Headphones/earbuds
- Card holders/wallets
- Men’s hygiene gift kits
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)
Donating assets
Catholic Charities Twin Cities accepts donations of property and other tangible assets. If you are interested in donating valuable items or resources, please reach out to Lori-Anne Williams at (612) 440-5351 or lorianne.williams@cctwincities.org. We would be happy to assist you!
If you are interested in donating a vehicle to Catholic Charities, please visit this website or call 844-400-4483.
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 Catholic Charities’ Online Wishlist and ship items directly to us.
If you have any questions or are planning a drive to collect specific items, please email our team at the Distribution Center or call 612-204-8295 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 20 & 21, 2025
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 at 612-204-8295 or email In-Kind.Warehouse@cctwincities.org
You can also shop Catholic Charities’ Online Wishlist and ship needed items directly to us!