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.