MinneapolisCall to confirm
Sharing and Caring Hands
- food
- clothing
- household items (no furniture)
- car seats and strollers
- diapers
- toys
- hygiene items
Not accepted: furniture
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🧸 Where to donate toys and games in Minnesota
Clean toys and complete games go to thrift stores year-round. Around the holidays, toy drives need new toys for local kids.
Before you go
- Check that puzzles and games have all their pieces.
- Stuffed animals are welcome at some animal shelters as pet toys.
18 places in Minnesota take toys and games.
Minneapolis & Hennepin County 1
Blaine, Coon Rapids & Anoka County 1
Coon Rapids
Coon Rapids Season of Giving Drive
- winter coats, hats, gloves and boots
- non-perishable food
- personal care and household supplies
- new unwrapped toys
Shakopee, Prior Lake & Scott County 1
Shakopee
CAP Agency Local Imports Thrift Store
- clean clothing and linens
- shoes and accessories
- working household items
- toys and games
- furniture (with pre-approval)
Buffalo, Monticello & Wright County 2
Buffalo
Love INC - Big Woods Thrift Store
- gently used clothing, shoes, purses and accessories
- home decor and kitchenware
- non-fluorescent lamps and working clocks
- small appliances
- bedding and towels
- Christian books, CDs/DVDs
- small lawn furniture and garden tools
Not accepted: large furniture
Buffalo
Wise Penny Thrift Shoppe
- clothing and shoes
- household items
- furniture
- sporting goods and tools
- toys and books
- linens
Mille Lacs, Mora & Hinckley 3
Pine City
Family Pathways Thrift Store - Pine City
- clothing and footwear
- furniture
- kitchenware
- linens
- books and media
- toys and games
- small appliances
Not accepted: mattresses and box springs; cribs and car seats; large appliances; microwaves; TVs; computer equipment
Hinckley
Family Pathways Thrift Store - Hinckley
- clothing and footwear
- kitchenware
- linens
- books and media
- toys and games
- small appliances
- sporting goods
Not accepted: mattresses and box springs; cribs and car seats; large appliances; microwaves; TVs; computer equipment
Princeton
Family Pathways Thrift Store - Princeton
- clothing and footwear
- furniture
- kitchenware
- linens
- books and media
- toys and games
- small appliances
Not accepted: mattresses and box springs; cribs and car seats; large appliances; microwaves; TVs; computer equipment
St. Cloud & Sauk Rapids 1
Waite Park
ThriftWorks! Thrift Store (WACOSA)
- clothing and shoes
- books, movies, games and toys
- small household appliances
- housewares
- jewelry
- linens and bedding
- tools
Not accepted: TVs, computers and phones; microwaves; mattresses; cribs, car seats and infant equipment; food; carpeting
Moorhead & Detroit Lakes 2
Detroit Lakes
Adventist Community Service Center and Thrift Store
- good used clothing
- shoes
- household and kitchen goods
- books
- toys
- furniture (as space allows)
Detroit Lakes
Boys & Girls Club Thrift Store & More
- furniture
- household items
- clothing and shoes
- linens
- sporting goods
- toys and games
- books, CDs and DVDs
Fergus Falls & Wadena 3
Fergus FallsCall to confirm
The Salvation Army Thrift Store - Fergus Falls
- appliances
- clothing
- electronics
- household items
- toys
- furniture
Not accepted: used beds; TVs
Henning
The Salvation Army Thrift Store - Henning
- appliances
- clothing
- electronics
- household items
- toys
- furniture
Not accepted: used beds; TVs
Fergus Falls
Someplace Safe Thrift Store
- bedding and linens
- books, movies and music
- clothing
- furniture
- home decor
- small household and kitchen appliances
- jewelry
Not accepted: baby furniture; TVs; computers and printers; large appliances; mattresses; sleeper sofas
Alexandria, Morris & Long Prairie 1
AlexandriaCall to confirm
Someplace Safe Thrift Store - Alexandria
- clothing
- bedding and linens
- books, movies and music
- furniture
- home decor
- small and kitchen appliances
- jewelry
Not accepted: baby furniture; TVs and computers; office printers; large appliances; mattresses and sleeper sofas; textbooks
New Ulm, Fairmont & Windom 1
New UlmCall to confirm
Brown County Humane Society
- dry and canned dog and cat food
- treats and toys
- cat litter
- detergent, bleach, dish soap, dryer sheets
- mops, brooms, trash bags
- paper towels, tissues, toilet paper
- plastic storage containers
Northfield, Faribault & Red Wing 1
NorthfieldCall to confirm
Prairie's Edge Humane Society
- pet beds, towels and blankets
- kitty litter
- dog food and chews
- cat toys
- bleach, paper towels, laundry detergent, dish soap
- hand sanitizer and garbage bags
Austin, Albert Lea & Owatonna 1
AustinCall to confirm
Mower County Humane Society
- dog and cat food
- cat litter supplies
- towels
- sheets and light blankets
- cleaning supplies
- pet toys