ITEMS WE ACCEPT

We are so thankful you’ve thought of donating items to HOPE 4 Youth. Many youth visit our Drop-In Center for essential items; including food, hygiene, clothing, household, and gift cards. These essential items help restore a sense of hope, self-worth, and dignity.

Since we serve on-the-go young people, gas cards, single-serving beverages, foods that travel well, and personal hygiene items are our top donation request items. We also stock a closet with clothing commonly needed by young people experiencing homelessness.

Food

Since we serve young people on the move, donations of snack-size and single-serving foods are most helpful. We are unable to accept opened or expired food items.

Meals To-Go – Microwave Noodle Meals, Canned Soup, Mac & Cheese Boxes or Cups, Canned Pasta, Hamburger Helper, Spaghetti Sauce & Boxed Noodles, Knorr Pasta & Rice Sides, Potato Sides, Tuna Packets & Cans, Chicken Packets & Cans
Breakfast To-Go –Oatmeal, Cereal Boxes & Cups, Granola Bars, Breakfast Bars, Protein Bars
Snacks – Individual Snack Crackers (Goldfish, Cheez-Its, Cracker Sandwiches), Cookies,
Fruit & Vegetables – Fruit Cups, Fruit Cans, Apple Sauce Cups or Squeeze, Baby Food, & Canned Vegetables
Drinks – Water, Gatorade, Propel, Juice, Juice Boxes, Shelf-Stable Milk, Water Flavor Packets.

Hygiene

We accept new and unopened hygiene products in full size

Shampoo
Conditioner
Deodorant
Body Wash
Lotion
Hair Brushes & Hair Ties
Toothpaste & Tooth Brushes
Shaving Cream & Razors
Tampons, Pads
Travel Hand Sanitizer
Hand Warmers, Body Warmers, Feet Warmers
DIAPERS: Size – Newborn,1,2,3,4,5,6, and Pull-Ups
Baby Wipes

We are unable to accept hygiene products that are hotel-size, opened, or expired.

Clothing

We appreciate clothing items in any size. When considering a clothing donation, ask yourself, “Would a 16-24 year old wear this item?” “Would an adult teenager in my family or a friend wear this?” If so, it’s likely a good fit for HOPE 4 Youth.

We accept NEW or GENTLY USED Clothing:

Tops

Tank Tops, T-Shirts, Long Sleeve Shirts, Sweatshirts, Hoodies, and Zip-Ups, Work Out Tops, Warm Weather Jackets, Jean Jackets, Rain Coats, Winter Coats, Bras & Sports Bras

Bottoms

Yoga Pants, Leggings, Shorts, Skirts, Workout Shorts, Sweatpants, & Jeans

Foot Wear

Sandals, Tennis Shoes, Work Boots, Winter Boots

Undergarments

Ankle Socks, Women’s Underwear, Boxers, and Boxer Briefs (NEW ONLY)

Other

Dresses
Hospital Scrubs
Hats, Gloves, Mittens, Scarves (NEW ONLY)
Purses & Wallets

Parenting Youth

Like New Maternity Clothing
Children’s Clothing (newborn to 24 months)

If your clothing donation is larger than 5 bags, please contact Mari Dahlke at mdahlke@hope4youthmn.org or 763.323.2066 ext. 118

We believe in treating youth who visit our clothing closet with dignity and respect. We do not accept clothing that is stained, ripped, missing buttons, has strong odors, or has broken zippers.

Household

We accept NEW household items of the following:

Pillows
Tie Blankets
Towels, Hand Towels, and Washcloths
Backpacks and Duffel Bags
Cleaning supplies
- Dish soap, sponges, Clorox wipes, all-purpose cleaner, laundry detergent

We are unable to accept furniture of any kind.

Gift Cards

Target
Walmart
Grocery Stores
Visa Giftcards
Gas Giftcards