Donate Food & Essentials
Donations of food, clothing, and household goods help us offer a dignified selection for neighbors to choose from. Monetary gifts go the furthest, but every donation makes a difference.
Questions?
Drop-Off Location & Hours
157 Roosevelt Road, Suite 100, St. Cloud, MN 56301 (please use Door D)
Monday–Tuesday: 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Wednesday: 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
Thursday–Friday: 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Donations must be received and weighed by our staff for food safety and inventory tracking. To arrange a drop-off outside these hours, call (320) 229-4560.
Food & Personal Care Items
Greatest Needs
- Cereal (healthier, lower-sugar varieties)
- Whole grains: whole wheat pasta, rice, quinoa, couscous
- Cooking oil (canola, olive, vegetable)
- Baking supplies (flour, sugar)
- Canned meat (tuna, salmon, chicken)
- Spices (cinnamon, cumin, salt and pepper)
- Personal care: toothpaste, toothbrushes, soap, shampoo and conditioner, diapers (sizes 5 and 6)
- Paper products: toilet paper, tissues, paper towels
We Also Accept
- Non-perishable food
- Fresh produce, including home-grown
- Baby food and formula
- Deodorant, razors, and shaving cream
- Laundry detergent
- Feminine hygiene products
We Cannot Accept
- Frozen or perishable items, including frozen meat (such as turkeys), dairy (such as milk), or other temperature-controlled foods
- Home-canned foods
- Unprocessed venison
Clothing & Household Items
Greatest Needs
- Men’s clothing, including plus sizes
- Women’s plus-size clothing
- New children’s underwear (2T through size 8)
- Pots, pans, and silverware
We Also Accept (New or Gently Used)
- Clothing, including swimsuits, blazers, socks, and maternity wear (underwear must be new)
- Shoes
- Scarves, hats, mittens, backpacks, and small luggage
- Baby clothing, blankets, crib sheets, bottles, and bibs
- Dishes, glassware, utensils, and cookware
- Small kitchen appliances (toasters, blenders, mixers, coffee makers)
- Towels, washcloths, sheets, blankets, and bed pillows
We Cannot Accept
- Used underwear, slips, or nylons
- Seasonal decorations, knickknacks, pictures, or frames
- Jewelry and office supplies
- Toys, games, puzzles, and stuffed animals
- Electronics, DVDs, CDs, tapes, records, and books
- Furniture, exercise equipment, and microwaves
- Large baby items (strollers, cribs, highchairs, car seats)
- Rugs, curtains, rods, and blinds
- Hazardous waste (tires, paint, batteries) and plumbing or electrical fixtures
For items we can’t accept, United Way 211 (1-800-543-7709) can point you to other organizations.
More Ways to Help
Program Wish Lists
Shop online and have items shipped directly to our programs:
Holiday Needs
Year-Round
Make It a Group Project
Schools, parishes, businesses and community groups can take on a project together, from DIY t-shirt tote bags and birthday bags to personal care and themed food drives. See the free project guides or email donate@ccstcloud.org to get started.
Donating Toys? Give to Toys for Tots
We aren’t able to accept toys with everyday donations, but you can still brighten the holidays for a child in our community. Catholic Charities Emergency Services collects new, unwrapped toys for the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program.
Donate to Toys for Tots →Get Involved
Make It a Group Project
Looking for a meaningful way for your school, parish, business or community group to give back? Pick a project, gather your group, and help neighbors across Central Minnesota. Each free guide includes a supply list, step-by-step instructions, goal ideas and drop-off details.
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Project Guide
DIY T-Shirt Tote Bags
Turn new or gently used t-shirts into no-sew tote bags that neighbors can use to carry groceries home.
2-page PDF · 0.9 MB
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Project Guide
Birthday Bags
Fill a bag with cake mix, frosting, candles and a few small gifts so a local family can celebrate a child’s birthday.
2-page PDF · 1.1 MB
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Project Guide
Personal Care Drive
Collect new hygiene products that neighbors choose for themselves at our Food Shelf. Feminine hygiene products are always needed.
2-page PDF · 1.0 MB
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Project Guide
Themed Food & Household Drives
Rally your group around one high-need item, like peanut butter, cereal or diapers, or host a classic food drive.
2-page PDF · 1.6 MB
Ready to get started?Questions or planning a big drop-off? Call (320) 650-1642 or email donate@ccstcloud.org.
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