Our Current Needs

You can donate items from our Amazon Wishlist, Target Wishlist or our Preferred Reading list, and have them shipped directly to the shelter, or you can select from our Current Needs list below.

We are always in need of Walmart gift cards or Holiday/Speedway fuel cards in $20 or $25 increments!

Please contact us at 651-456-9110 or send an email to beth@dakotawoodlands.org if you have any questions, or would like to learn more about how you can help us meet the needs of the families staying with us.

Current Needs:

Baby Items

Baby wash and shampoo
Baby wipes
Diapers
Pull-Ups
Baby Formula

Clothing

We accept the following items that are newly purchased:

Socks (women, men and children sizes)
Undergarments (women, men and children sizes)

Household Items

Towel sets
Waterproof mattress pads - twin & full
Pillow protectors (zippered)
Bed sheets - twin, full, & crib size
Comforters - twin, full
Blankets - twin, full
Laundry baskets
Small kitchen appliances
Air mattresses, twin and full size

Cleaning Products

Dryer sheets
Paper towels
Disinfecting wipes
13 gallon trash bags
Glass cleaner
Toilet bowl cleaner
Shower / tub foaming spray cleaner
Rubber gloves (large size)
Brooms & dustpans

Personal Care Items

Textured/curly haired products
Shampoo & conditioner
Deodorant
Feminine pads + hygiene products
Women's + Men's shave cream & razors
Body Wash

Other Donation Sites

We greatly appreciate the generosity of our supporters and ask that you donate only those items on our Wish Lists or contact our Volunteer Coordinator to inquire about donating items not on our lists.

We cannot accept used clothing, furniture, food, or books for one or more of the following reasons:

Health, safety, hygiene
Lack of storage space
Not used by our residents

Other organizations serving our community may have need for items we cannot use.

Breast Pumps

Most breast pumps are intended to be single-user pumps, and for that reason, the FDA does not recommend donating or sharing breast pumps. Therefore, we cannot accept a donation of a breast pump. Dakota County Public Health may offer other resources for used breast pumps. Contact them at public.health@co.dakota.mn.us or at 651-554-6100.

Clothing

Prince of Peace Mission Outpost: 13801 Fairview Dr. Burnsville (952-898-9311)
Kaitlyn's Kloset: 4180 Lexington Ave S, Eagan (612-361-1699)
Joseph's Coat: 1107 7th St. W., St. Paul (651-291-2472)
CHAP Thrift Store: 2020 State Hwy 13 E, Burnsville (952-890-8222)
Caring Hearts in Action: 423 3rd St. Farmington (651-333-9027)

Furniture

Bridging: 1730 Terrace Dr., Roseville (952-888-1105)
CHAP Thrift Store: 2020 State Hwy 13 E, Burnsville (952-890-8222)
Prince of Peace Mission Outpost: 13801 Fairview Dr. Burnsville (952-898-9311)

Food

360 Communities: 501 State Hwy 13 #112, Burnsville (952-985-5300)
The Open Door Food Pantry: 3000 Ames Crossing Road, Suite 100, Eagan (651-368- 1315)
Salvation Army: 401 W. 7th St., St. Paul (651-224-4316)
Neighbors, Inc.: 222 Grand Ave W., S. St. Paul (651-306-2150)