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Donate Food and Other Essentials

Direct donations of food, clothing, and home goods help us offer a respectable selection for our clients to choose from, though monetary donations go the furthest. 


Donation Location:

157 Roosevelt Road Suite #100, St Cloud, MN 56301

Deliver donations to donation Door D


Donations are accepted on:

  • Monday: 9am to 3pm
  • Tuesday: 9am to 3pm
  • Wednesday: 9am to 6pm
  • Thursday: 9am to 3pm
  • Friday: 9am to 3pm 


Do not leave donations outside our doors. Donations must be collected and weighed by Catholic Charities staff to ensure food safety standards and inventory tracking. Outside of these times, please call (320) 229-4560 to coordinate a drop-off.

Food and Personal Care Items Needed

  • Greatest Needs

    • Cash: A $25 donation goes a long way in purchasing food
    • Cereal: Healthier, lower sugar
    • Grains: Whole grain & whole wheat pasta, rice, quinoa, couscous
    • Cooking oil: Canola, olive, vegetable
    • Baking supplies: Flour, sugar
    • Canned meat: Tuna, salmon, chicken
    • Spices: Cinnamon, cumin, salt & pepper, etc.
    • Personal care: Toothpaste & toothbrushes, soap, shampoo & conditioner, diapers (sizes 5 & 6) 
    • Paper products: Toilet paper, tissue, paper towels

  • Acceptable Items

    • Non-perishable food items
    • Fresh produce (including home-grown)
    • Baby food, formula
    • Personal care items such as deodorant, shaving lotion and razors, shampoo/conditioner, soap, and toothpaste
    • Laundry detergent
    • Feminine hygiene products

  • Unacceptable Items

    While we appreciate the thought, we CANNOT accept:


    • Home-canned foods
    • Unprocessed venison. (Please visit FHFH.org, perhaps they can assist you.) 

    United Way 211 may be able to direct you to an organization who can accept these donations. Dial 211 or 1-800-543-7709.

Clothing and Household Items Needed

  • Greatest Needs

    • Plus-size men’s and women’s clothing
    • Men’s clothing
    • Children’s new underwear (2 Toddler–Size 8)
    • Kitchen pots and pans
    • Silverware

  • Acceptable Items

    New or gently used items, including:


    • Clothing: swimsuits, suitcoats, blazers, socks, NEW underwear, maternity (no used underwear, slips or nylons)
    • Shoes
    • Accessories: scarves, hats, mittens, backpacks, small luggage
    • Baby items: clothing, blankets, crib sheets, bottles, bibs
    • Kitchen items: pots and pans, utensils, dishes, glassware, silverware, cookware
    • Small kitchen appliances: toasters, blenders, mixers, coffee makers
    • Towels, washcloths, sheets, blankets, bed pillows

  • Unacceptable Items

    While we appreciate the thought, we CANNOT accept:


    • Decorations or seasonal items
    • Office supplies
    • Jewelry
    • Knickknacks, pictures or picture frames
    • Toys, games, puzzles, stuffed animals
    • Electronics: computers, TVs, DVD/VHS players, stereos 
    • DVDs, CDs, VHS tapes, cassette tapes, vinyl records
    • Furniture, exercise equipment, microwave ovens
    • Large baby items: strollers, cribs, highchairs, car seats, etc. 
    • Rugs, curtains, drapery rods, window blinds
    • Hazardous waste (tires, paint, batteries)
    • Plumbing or electrical fixtures
    • Books


    United Way 211 may be able to direct you to an organization who can accept these donations. Dial 211 or 1-800-543-7709.

Emergency Services Lists and Kits

Are you looking to support Catholic Charities in other ways? Below are options for offsite donation projects that will fulfill some of the greatest needs in our community.

Emergency Services

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