Current Needs:
Boys summer clothes size 3T-6T
Boys teen summer
Men’s adult sizes small- large summer
Girls summer size 3T, 5T and 6T
Teen girl clothes summer
HOPE CLOSET
FREE COMMUNITY CLOSET DONATION GUIDE
Thank you for supporting our community!
Due to limited space, we carefully select items that meet
our shoppers’ most immediate needs.
✅ WE GLADLY ACCEPT
�� Clothing & Wearables
● Clothing for all ages, sizes, and genders
● New or gently used undergarments & socks
● Shoes, sandals and boots
● Coats, jackets, and seasonal wear
● Accessories (hats, scarves, belts, purses)
�� Bedding & Linens
● Blankets and comforters
● Sheets and pillowcases
● Towels and washcloths
�� Household Essentials
● Cups, mugs, and glasses
● Plates and bowls
● Silverware/utensils
● Pots and pans
● Basic cooking tools
�� Baby & Children’s Items
● Toys
● Children’s books
● Baby swings
● Pack and plays & cribs
● Strollers and bouncers
● Car seats and booster seats (not expired or in an accident)
❌ WE CANNOT ACCEPT
�� Large Furniture
● Bed frames, mattresses, box springs
● Chairs, couches, recliners
● Tables, desks, dressers, ottomans
�� Low-Demand / Space-Limited Items
● Home décor and wall art
● Decorative items (vases, knickknacks)
● Craft supplies and hobby materials
● Televisions or other large electronics
● Workout equipment
�� Other Not Accepted Items
● Broken or heavily stained items
● Items with strong odors
● Used personal care items
● Hazardous or unsafe items
● All donations must be clean and ready to use
● We may decline items due to space limitations or current needs
�� Your thoughtful donations help us serve more families with dignity and care.
Thank you for making a difference!
HIGHLIGHTS
April -May 2026- Our in person closet days are back to pre Metro Surge numbers again! Many of our volunteers have stayed to help us and even taken on leadership roles! We can now present the HOPE Share in Spanish, too! At present, we are working on making gift bags for those who attend the HOPE Shares in June.
February -March 2026- Not as many guests came in due to Metro Surge, so we began delivering food, clothing, and hygiene items to about 40 families each week!!! We also made it a practice to include a 5 minute HOPE Share for guests that were able to join us in person on open closet days. These same HOPE Shares were sent out with our deliveries! Due to the crisis, we had about 15-20 more volunteers participate in various capacities!
January 2026-
We are making a sincere effort to show Jesus’ love to all of our guests during this difficult season in Minnesota. At this time, we are asking that if any families have fears about leaving their houses, they can contact us, and we will do what we can to support them.
December 2025-
Our HOPE Christmas Tea's were so well attended and such a fun and meaningful way to celebrate Christmas- Jesus birthday!
We had 2 events with over 50 adults Plus more kids each time! Over 20 volunteers helped bring food, prep tables, donate gift cards and prizes, make the craft and bingo game, act in the skit, host the tables, watch kids, and translate for the Teas. Here are some pictures that captured our lovely party!
In October 2025, we started a 5 minute HOPE Share before each time we open the closet. Guests get to hear about Jesus as the true hope and the reason behind all that we do. We began by using the 3 circles gospel presentation and have had many positive responses.
Due to such high numbers of guests coming in lately, we have expanded Market Pantry and HOPE Closet!
As we have grown to serve around 75 families a month, the Lord has provided some very faithful volunteers! Not all are pictured here, but we are so grateful for each one who serves!
