CLOTHING RESOURCE LIST

CLOTHING RESOURCE LIST
Updated October 2010
There are many resource centers throughout the Twin Cities area. Some serve only a certain population or
geographic area. Many will require some form of identification such as a photo id or recent utility bill.
ARC’S VALUE VILLAGE
Brooklyn Ctr (6330 Brooklyn Blvd) – 763-503-3534
New Hope (2751 Winnetka Ave N) – 763-544-0006
Richfield (6528 Penn Ave S) – 612-861-9550
http://www.arcsvaluevillage.org/
Low cost thrift store with used clothes and other
household items. No furniture. No ID or referral
needed.
BASILICA OF ST MARY’S
88 N 17th St, Minneapolis, MN 55403
612-333-1381
http://www.mary.org/
Tu/W/Th 9:30-11:30am
Provides thrift store vouchers for clothing and
housewares, and some limited furniture referrals.
Vouchers for shoes also available on Monday and
Saturday. Some services limited by zip code. All
services limited to one time every 12 months. Bring
picture ID and proof of residency.
BIRTHRIGHT
825 Nicollet Mall #702, Minneapolis, MN 55402
612-338-2353
http://www.birthright.org/
Free maternity and newborn baby clothes. No
furniture. Bring ID.
CALVARY KIDSTUFF
2608 Blaisdell Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55408
612-872-7855
http://www.calvarychurchmpls.org/
Saturdays 9am-noon
Low cost second-hand store for children’s clothing,
toys, and books.
CEAP
6840 78th Ave N, Brooklyn Park, MN 55445
763-566-9600
http://www.ceap.com/
M/W/Th/F 9-11:30am & 1-3:30pm
Free clothing closet open to any MN resident. Bring
ID. Maximum two visits per month. Some other
services available for Brooklyn Park, Brooklyn
Center, and Champlin residents.
CENTRAL LUTHERAN CHURCH
333 12th St S, Minneapolis, MN 55404
612-870-4416
http://www.centralmpls.org/
Mon 11am-12:30pm, Thurs 1-2:30pm, Sun 9:3011am
Free clothing. Coats and small household items
sometimes available. No referral or ID needed.
Other services including a hot meal available
throughout the week. Enter on 14th St.
CENTRO
1915 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404
612-874-1412
http://www.centromn.org
Tuesdays with appointment
Clothing for pregnant mothers and children. Spanish
speaking staff.
CORNERSTONE MINISTRIES
Park Avenue United Methodist Church
3400 Park Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55407
612-825-6864 x561
http://www.parkavechurch.org/ministries.htm
Wednesdays 4:30-6pm
Low cost clothing, toys, small household items, and
laundry and hygiene supplies. Prices typically $.25$2.
DIGNITY CENTER
Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church
511 Groveland Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403
612-871-5303
http://hennepinchurch.org/localoutreach/dignityce
nter/
M/W/F 9-11:30am
Provides clothing vouchers for use at the Steeple
People Surplus Store (Near Franklin & Lyndale). No
ID or referral needed.
DIVISION OF INDIAN WORKS
GREATER MPLS COUNCIL OF CHURCHES
1001 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 55423
612-722-8722
http://diw.gmcc.org/
Free clothing. Availability depends on donations, so
call ahead. No ID or referral required.
EAST SIDE THRIFT STORE
1928 Central Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418
612-789-0600
M/Tu/Th/F 10am-6pm, W 10am-7pm, Sa 10am-5pm
http://www.esns.org/
Low cost clothing, household items, etc. No
furniture. Availability depends on donations.
FROM ME TO YOU
3953 4th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55409
612-825-6469
http://www.frommetoyou97.org/
Th 4-5:30pm, Sa 10am-noon, & By appointment
Clothing for adults and children specifically focused
on adults returning to the workforce. Prefer a
referral or small donation ($5), but no one is turned
away. Also can provide coaching on job interviewing
and resumes.
MARIE SANDVIK CENTER
1112 E Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404
612-870-9617
http://www.mariesandvikcenter.org
Tu 7pm – Women
Th 1pm – Women & Children
F/Su 7pm – Men
Free clothing and a meal offered after every service.
Must attend church service before receiving clothes.
No referral or ID needed.
MARTHA’S CLOSET
Central Presbyterian Church
500 Cedar St, St Paul, MN 55101
651-224-4728 x112
http://www.cpcstpaul.org/
Tu/W Noon-2:30pm
Second Tuesdays 5-7pm
Free interview and work clothing for women
including clothing, shoes, personal items, and
sometimes pantyhose and coats. Need a referral
from a social service worker. Max of two visits per
year.
NORTHSIDE LIFE CARE CENTER
4367 Thomas Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55412
612-522-6589
http://www.northsidelifecare.org
M-F 9am-3:30pm
Free baby clothes for children up to size 6T/age 24
months and free maternity clothing (max. one visit
every 3 months). Free diapers and formula (max.
one visit every 6 months). No referral, but bring IDs
for yourself and the child and proof of address.
OAK PARK NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER
1701 Oak Park Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55411
612-377-7000
Tu/W/Th 10am-4pm
Free clothing for adults and children. No ID or
referral required.
PILLSBURY HOUSE
3501 Chicago Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55407
612-824-0708
http://www.puc-mn.org
M-Th 9am-2pm
Free clothing for adults and children. No referral or
ID required.
READY FOR SUCCESS
Episcopal Community Services
425 Oak Grove St, Minneapolis, MN 55403
612-872-1509
http://www.ecsmn.org/programs
Free clothing and accessories for men and women
returning to work. Referral required. Call for
appointment.
SABATHANI COMMUNITY CENTER
310 E 38th St, Minneapolis, MN 55409
612-827-5981
http://www.sabathani.org
M-Th 9-11:30am & 1-3:30pm
Free clothing. No referral required.
SALVATION ARMY
900 N 4th St, Mpls, MN – 612-332-5855
3740 Nicollet Ave, Mpls, MN – 612-822-1200
http://www.thesalarmy.com/loc/thriftstores.htm
M-F 9am-7pm, Sa 9am-5pm
Low-cost clothing, household goods, and furniture.
Items vary depending on donations. Several other
locations throughout the metro.
SHARING & CARING HANDS (Mary Jo’s)
525 N 7th St, Minneapolis, MN 55405
612-338-4640
http://www.sharingandcaringhands.org
M-Th 10am-4pm, Sa/Su 9am-6pm
Free clothing for all ages. No referral required.
ST. STEPHEN’S GUILD HALL
2211 Clinton Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55404
612-874-0311
http://www.ststephensmpls.org
Tu/W/Th 8:30-11:30am
Free clothing and small household items. No referral
needed. Use back door, to the right of the garage
doors.
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL
2939 12th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55407
612-722-7882
http://www.svdpusa.org
M-F 10am-6pm, Sa 10am-4pm
Low cost clothing, household items, and furniture.
Items vary depending on donations.
STEEPLE PEOPLE SURPLUS
2004 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55403
612-871-8305
http://hennepinchurch.org/localoutreach/steeplep
eople/
M noon-6pm, Tu-F 10:30-5:30pm, Sa 10am-5:30pm
Thrift store prices on clothing, furniture, and other
items. Honors vouchers from most social service
agencies. Located at intersection of Lyndale and
Franklin Aves.
THE UNLIMITED/KIDZ KLOZET
ELIM BAPTIST CHURCH
685 13th Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413
612-789-3591
http://www.elimchurch.com/
http://www.kidzklozetmn.org/
1st & 3rd Thursdays 9am-1pm or by appointment
Free women and children’s clothing. Sometimes
open other times and able to schedule
appointments.
URBAN VENTURES – PEOPLE’S EXCHANGE
3041 4th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55408
612-638-1000
http://www.urbanventures.org
Tu&Th 9-11am
Free clothing and household items. No ID or referral
required.
VINE AND BRANCHES CLOTHING CENTER
Hope Presbyterian Church
7132 Portland Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55423
612-866-4055
http://www.hope-pc.org
W 6:30-8pm / Th 1-4pm / Sa 10am-1pm
Free clothing with referral or low-cost clothing
without referral. Sometimes coats, toys, and small
household items are available. Also offers a free,
limited use laundry facility by appointment.