Make a Gift In Kind
Your material donation helps us meet the day to day needs of our participants. Thank you!
Personal Care
- Shampoo, conditioner or body wash (travel or full size)
- Toothbrush, toothpaste, and floss
- Nail clippers and tweezers,
- Lip Balm
- Hair Ties
- Combs
- Sunscreen (seasonal, travel sized preferred)
- Disposable razors
- Foot or baby powder
- Lotion
- Deodorant
- Non-alcoholic mouthwash (travel size)
- Cotton balls
- Q-tips
We can only accept unused personal care items.
Health and Safety
- Sanitizing wipes (Clorox, Lysol)
- Disinfectant spray
- Flu Free Kits (Includes 60%+ alcohol hand sanitizer, personal size tissue packs, antibacterial wipes, vitamin-C packs, and travel-size ibuprofen or acetaminophen)
Books
- Please review our ELC Amazon wishlist for books that can be accepted by the English Learning Center
Food
- Breakfast cereal
- Grits
- Oatmeal
- Peanut butter and jelly
- Folgers ground coffee
- Non-dairy creamer
- Popcorn
- Snacks (granola bars, beef jerky, cereal bars, etc.)
All food must be unexpired.
Clothing
- Socks (NEW)
- T-shirts (all sizes and genders, new or gently used)
- Underwear (all sizes and genders, NEW)
- Winter wear (mittens, gloves, handwarmers)
- Sweatpants/pants (all sizes and genders, new or gently used)
Distance Learning
- iPad or Chromebook (if purchasing new)
- Any tablet or laptop in good condition (if donating used)
Kitchen Items
- Commercial sized cookware, including pots and pans
- Paper plates and bowls
- Plates/cereal bowls/forks/spoons/knives
- Tupperware (all sizes)
- Medium-sized nonstick skillet
- Medium-sized nonstick sauce pot
- 8×8 in. baking dish
- Kitchen towels and rags
- Dish soap
- Toasters
- Microwaves
Household Items
- Bathroom towels (full-sized and hand/face)
- Bathroom rugs
- Shower curtain, liner, and rings
- Queen and full-size sheet sets
- Pillows
- Air mattresses (full-size or larger)
- Wastebaskets and garbage bags (8 or 13 gallons)
- Durable brooms and stand up dust pans
- Swiffer jet mops and refill materials
- Laundry basket
- Vacuums
- Clock radios
- Floor lamps
- Flat screen TVs (32 inch or smaller)
- Fans or heaters (depending on time of year)
Miscellaneous
- Unlocked phones
- Backpacks/drawstring bags
- Chargers and charging blocks
- Folding personal shopping carts
- Bus passes or tokens
- Stamps
- Target, Walmart or Cub gift cards
While we are grateful for your generosity, please note that we are unable to accept unapproved clothing, children’s items, household items, or food – except what’s listed above.
If you have something you would like to donate, but it is not on this list, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator at volunteer@oscs-mn.org
If you would like to assist with providing food, please see information on the Our Saviour’s Housing volunteer page.
How To Donate
items abovE may be dropped off at Our Saviour’s Shelter.
Items may be dropped off Monday – Friday between 9 am – 5 pm, or Saturday – Sunday between 9 am – 3 pm. Please sign up in advance for a time slot to drop off your donation. Contact our volunteer coordinator at volunteer@oscs-mn.org or 612.386.6626 with any questions.
Note: Distance learning items may also be delivered at the shelter and will be transported to the English Learning Center.
Amazon Wish Lists
You may also purchase in-kind donations and have them delivered directly to our locations through Amazon Wish Lists. We keep lists for the English Learning Center and Our Saviour’s Housing separate due to different delivery addresses:
Questions?
Please email our volunteer coordinator with any questions or call 612.386.6626. Thank you!
2315 Chicago Ave. So.
Minneapolis, MN 55404
Phone | 612.871.5900
Fax | 612.871.0017
Our Saviour’s Housing
2219 Chicago Ave. So.
Minneapolis, MN 55404
Phone | 612.872.4193
Fax | 612.872.4442
English Learning Center
2315 Chicago Ave. So.
Minneapolis, MN 55404
Phone | 612.874.9963
Fax | 612.871.0017