Catholic Charities Distribution Center
Catholic Charities serves nearly 23,000 people every year with a diverse range of programs, offering basic necessities and help in moving toward greater stability. Our programs and the people we serve rely on the community for gifts of time and treasure. Several items are always needed to continue our services to men, women and children. In whatever way you choose to give, thank you for your positive impact on the lives of those most in need.
Donating to the Catholic Charities Distribution Center
If you have any questions or are planning a drive to collect specific items, please contact our distribution center personnel to get the current up to date information on the most immediate needs of our agency.
The Distribution Center is located 341 Chester St. St. Paul, MN 55107. Please call (612) 204-8295 for directions and to arrange drop off time.
Critically needed cleaning/hygiene supplies
| Hand Sanitizer (prefer gel based, any size) |
| Hygiene products (soap, shaving cream, razors, feminine hygiene products ) |
| Sanitizing wipes |
| Medical grade face masks |
| Homemade face coverings (elastic loops preferred) |
| Spray Cleaners with anti-bacterial properties |
| Gallon Size Plastic Zip Loc bags |
Catholic Charities In Kind Warehouse Needs- Fall/Winter 2020/2021 |
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| New Winter Specific Clothing Items: |
| Winter Jackets/Coats—all ages and gender, with emphasis on Men's Adult sizes |
| Waterproof Mittens and/or Gloves—especially adult |
| New Clothing Items for Teens and Adults: |
| Shoes—Athletic, Casual, Winter Boots |
| Socks --male and female adult |
| Underwear—male and female sdult |
| Men's Jeans/Pants—all sizes |
| Sweatshirts-both crew and hooded |
| Sweatpants, Activity Pants |
| Hygiene and Personal Items: |
| Deodorant (emphasis on men's) |
| Earplugs |
| Lotion (full size bottles especially) |
| Feminine products (tampons and pads) |
| Men's Shaving products (razors and cream) |
| Toothpaste (large size) |
| Foot Powder |
| Ethnic Hair Care Products |
| Travel size hygiene items always accepted |
| New Household Items: |
| Blankets or Comforters (full, and queen) |
| Sheet Sets-twin, full, queen |
| Mattress pads (twin, full, and queen) |
| Cooking Pot with Lid (Larger sizes greatly needed) |
| Frying Pan (Larger sizes greatly needed) |
| Bath Towels |
| Baby/Newborns: |
| Baby Wipes |
| Diaper bags |
| Miscellaneous Items: |
| Sketch/Drawing Pads, Paint |
| Fidgets or Sensory type items, ex. Stress relievers, googly balls, brain teasers, etc. |
| Blank Journals |
| Monthly Planners |
If you have any questions or are planning a drive to collect specific items, please contact our warehouse personnel to get the current up to date information on our agencies most immediate needs.
Catholic Charities In-Kind Warehouse: (612) 204-8295
Food Items
Please call ahead to make food donations: (651) 647-2344
| Note: All donations must be shelf stable (not need refrigeration) and within expiration date. Any canned products, retail sized (14 – 18 oz.) or portion controlled (PC) No candy please |
| Granola Bars |
| Protein Bars |
| PC Fruit such as applesauce, fruit cocktail |
| PC Fruit Snacks |
| PC Nuts or trail mixes |
| PC Raisins or dried fruit |
| PC Potato, corn, Doritos, or other chips |
| PC Crackers such as Wheat Thins |
| PC cheese/cracker or peanut butter/cracker combinations |
| PC Cookies |
| PC Rice Krispie or other cereal bars |
| PC Instant oatmeal |
| PC Meat such as tuna |
| PC shelf-stable pudding |
| Bottled water |
| Powerade/Gatorade (summer months) |
Catholic Charities Distribution Center food donations: (651) 647-2344
About used items
Effective February 1, 2014, Catholic Charities no longer accepts used items. For your convenience, we have listed local organizations that will accept used items.
St. Vincent de Paul Society,
2939 12th Ave. So.
www.svdpmpls.org
Joseph’s Coat
1107 W. 7th St.
St. Paul, MN 55102
651-291-2472
www.josephscoatmn.org
Sabathani Community Center,
M-F 9a-4p
310 East 38th St.
Minneapolis, MN
www.sabathani.org