The young people who need us have access to food, clothing, personal hygiene items, and more. Donating these items is one way to support the youth.
Seasonal, clean, new or gently-used clothing (no tears or stains) for young adults, nonperishable food, and personal care items are accepted.
Click here to see our current Top Needs List. You can purchase these items directly on our Target Wish List. Also, a list of essentials that are always needed can be found below.
We also appreciate donations that provide budget relief for our operations. You can find our current needs on our Amazon Wish List. Don’t forget to use Amazon Smile when purchasing.
*We cannot accept any perishable food; home-canned, -baked, or -processed food; bulk food in large containers; or hand-knit items (hats, mittens, scarves, sweaters, afghans, quilts, etc.).
Monetary donations are always needed and appreciated. Please consider making a financial gift.
- $25 provides provide a youth with safe transportation in an emergency situation.
- $50 provides parenting youth with the resources they need to be the best parent they can.
- $100 stocks the fridge at the Drop-In Center with fresh food for one week.
- $250 allows youth access to computers at the Drop-In Center to work on their education and employment.
- $500 covers the cost of emergency housing assistance for a youth.
- $1,000 operates our Donations Center for one month so the youth are able to access food, personal care products, clothing and other essential needs.
HOPE 4 Youth reserves the right to allocate the use of donated items and funds.
The Donations Center accepts drop-offs on Wed. & Sat. from 9 a.m.–noon. We are unable to accept donations outside of these hours.
The Donations Center is located at:
2665 4th Avenue North
Anoka, MN 55303
*Park off Pleasant Street. Look for the HOPE 4 Youth sign by the wooden ramp.
Questions? Contact the Donations Team at donations@hope4youthmn.org or 763.323.2066.
Are you interested in hosting a donation drive for HOPE 4 Youth? Contact donationdrives@hope4youthmn.org for more information.
