Community Resources
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Burnsville: 501 E. Highway 13, Suite 102 - 952-985-5300
Farmington: 510 Walnut St., Door #9 - 952-985-5300
Lakeville: Messiah Lutheran, 16725 Highview Ave. - 952-431-5116 ext. 11
Rosemount: Rosemount Family Resource Center: 14521 Cimarron Ave. W. - 651-322-5113
Apple Valley: Shepherd of the Valley/Our Daily Bread Food Shelf, 12650 Johnny Cake Ridge Road - 952-985-5300
Residents of Apple Valley, Burnsville, Eagan, Farmington, Hastings, Lakeville, Randolph, Rosemount or rural Dakota County, can access 360 Communities 24-hours a day by calling 952-985-5300.
District 191 Community Pantry
200 W. Burnsville Parkway, Door 9, Burnsville – 612-819-4404Hours:
First and third Tuesdays - 2 p.m. grocery bag distribution (until food supplies last)
Second and fourth Tuesdays - 2 p.m. fresh produce distribution (until food supplies last)
The Open Door Pantry
3000 Ames Crossing Road, Suite 100, Eagan, MN 55121
Call 651-686-0787River Heights Vineyard Church
6070 Cahill Ave. E., Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
651-457-7644
Monday thru Thursday, 5:30–6:30 pm.All Saints Catholic Church
19795 Holyoke Ave. Lakeville MN, 55044
952-469-4481
2nd Thursday of each month – curbside available.
5:30–6:30 pmCrossroads Church
17671 Glacier Way, Lakeville, MN 55044
952-469-7729
Wednesdays, 5:45–6:25 pm during school year only.
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The Lift Garage
5925 Nicollet Avenue S., Minneapolis, MN 55419
612-866-5840 – Call for appointmentsThe Lift Garage aims to move people out of poverty and homelessness by:
providing low-cost car repair
free pre-purchase car inspections and honest advice
skilled job training in the field of auto mechanics
links customers to needed resources
Newgate School
Wheels for Women Program
2900 E Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis MN 55413
612-378-0177Eligibility: Resident of Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington County.
Transportation assistance program at nonprofit automotive technical school.
Vehicles are provided at no cost to promising single working moms to help them.
Apply online for a free car after reviewing the criteria using their secure website.
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Cell Phone Service
Q Link Wireless offers qualifying customers a free Smartphone with free monthly plan, including:
Free 1GB of Monthly Data
Free 1000 Monthly Minutes
Free Unlimited Texting
WHAT IS LIFELINE?
Q Link Wireless is a leading provider of Lifeline, a free government benefit program that offers affordable phone service to eligible Americans. Q Link gives qualifying customers their first smartphone at absolutely no cost, plus free monthly calling & data. Qualify through programs like SNAP and Medicaid, or based on your household income.
More information available at Qlinkwireless.com
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CAP Agency Thrift Shop
712 Canterbury Rd., S., Shakopee, MN 55379
www.capagency.org
952-402-9878Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00am-6:00pm, Saturday 9:00am-3:00pm
Free gently used clothing and small household items at reasonable prices
Open to the public and not based upon income or county of residence
Chaps Thrift Store
2020 E. Hwy. 13 (& Cliff ), Burnsville, MN 55337
http://www.thechapstore.com
952-890-8222Hours: Monday-Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm
Used clothing, household goods, furniture, etc.
ReStored Thrift Store
17630 Juniper Path Lakeville, MN 55044
952-388-1525
www.restoredmn.comHours: Monday-Saturday 10:00am-4:00pm
no eligiblity required.
Types of items in the store: Clothing and accessories, Housewares, Linens, Christian books, Jewelry, Purses, Toys and games, Small appliances, Newer electronics (5 years old or less), Solid wood furniture, All other furniture in good stain-free and working condition.
Neighbors, Inc.
222 Grand Ave W., S. St. Paul, MN 55075
www.neighborsmn.org
651-455-5000Food support, clothes closet and essential household items.
Clothing Hours (appointment required): Wednesday-Friday
10:00am-3:00pm
Food Pantry (appointment required): Monday-Friday 9:00am-4:00pm
Eligibility: Serving N. Dakota County Residents only (West St. Paul, South St Paul, Mendota, Inver Grove Heights, Mendota Heights, Sunfish Lake, Lilydale)
Hastings Family Service
301 2nd St E, Hastings, Minnesota, 55033
951-437-7134
https://hastingsfamilyservice.org/Food support and community thrift store.
Rivertown Treasures Thrift Store (appointment required): clients can get clothing vouchers for the store that has clothing, household items, and can request furniture.
Eligiblity: anyone can shop at the store
Store vouchers available to families and individuals in School District 200
Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Tuesday – Saturday (closed on Mondays)
Goodwill Stores
Hours at all stores: Monday-Friday 10:00am-8:00pm, Saturday 10:00am-7:00pm, Sunday 11:00am-6:00pm
Low cost clothing and household items
Goodwill Apple Valley
7320 153rd St., Apple Valley, MN 55124
952-953-4410Goodwill Eagan
1247 Northwood Pkwy., Eagan, MN 55121
651-994-7907Goodwill Lakeville
17625 Kendrick Ave, Lakeville, MN 55044
952-435-7050Goodwill West St. Paul
1361 Robert St. S., West St. Paul, MN 55118
651-451-2014Joseph’s Coat
1107 W. 7th St. (& Armstrong), St. Paul, MN 55102
651-291-2472Shopping Hours (appointment required): Monday – Wednesday 9:00am-2:00pm
Office Hours: Monday – Thursday 9:00am-2:00pm
Free clothing, household items, personal hygiene products, and children’s items
Peace Church Mercy Room
2180 Glory Dr., Eagan, MN 55122
651-454-4542Clothing Store Hours: 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month 12:00-3:00pm
No appointment needed. No eligibility required.
Free, new and used adult-sized clothing, toiletries, and household items
Foster Care Closet: Clothing exchange for foster parents to update or exchange clothes for their foster children.
Prince of Peace Mission Outpost
13901 Fairview Dr., Burnsville, MN 55337
952-898-9311
www.popmn.orgMission Outpost is open for full services – food, clothing, linens, household items, hygiene items, community resources. Appointments are required and can be made by calling 952-898-9311. Guests are invited to receive food one time a month.
Hours:
Monday 4:00 – 6:00 pm
Tuesday 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Wednesday 4:00 – 6:00 pm
Thursday 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Thursday Food Fair 2:00-3:00 pm (formerly Farmer’s Market): Guests will shop on their own for produce, deli items, miscellaneous non-perishable food items, frozen foods, and bakery items. Appointments are required and guests may come two times to Food Fair each month. All are welcome!
Once Upon a Child
1100 Cty. Rd. 42 E., Burnsville, MN 55337
952-432-8802Hours: Monday-Saturday 9:30am-8:00pm, Sunday 11:00am-6:00pm
Consignment clothing for kids up to size 14
St. Thomas More Catholic School Free Store
1065 Summit Ave., St. Paul, MN 55105
http://www.morecommunity.org/free-store
651-227-7669Email ahead to ask about certain items: stmfreestore@morecommunity.org
Hours (no appointment needed): 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month 1:00-3:00pm
Open to the public and not based upon income or county of residence
No eligibility required
Enter through school entrance in back
Limit 2 bags of clothing and items
Savers Thrift Stores
Discounted used clothing, toys, dishes, books, furniture, etc. Savers is a for-profit professional fundraiser soliciting donations on behalf of Disabled American Veterans of Minnesota, of St Paul, Minnesota
Savers Apple Valley
7608 W. 150th St., Apple Valley, MN 55124
http://stores.savers.com/mn/applevalley/savers-thrift-store-1149.html
952-432-7263Hours: Monday-Saturday 10:00am-8:00am, Sunday 10:00am-7:00pm
Unique Thrift Store (Savers)
14308 Burnhaven Dr., Burnsville, MN 55306
952-898-0988Hours: Monday-Saturday 10:00am-8:00am, Sunday 10:00am-7:00pm
Turn Style Consignment Shop
14150 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville, MN 55337
952-898-1042
www.turnstyleconsign.comHours: Monday-Saturday 10:00am-7:00pm, Sunday 12:00-6:00pm
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