Donate

Transforming donated goods into:

• Opportunity investment
• Good environmental stewardship

We truly depend on the generosity of people like you to help us keep our programs running and growing and we appreciate your donation. Donations are  100% tax-deductible. Please click on the store location below for donation hours.

When you donate your new and gently used items to Family Pathways Thrift Stores, we turn them into sustainable funding that supports Family Pathways’ essential services that support our communities through equity access to healthy foods, safety, housing, economic security and social connectedness.

Family Pathways Thrift Stores relies on generous donations from the local community, to collect used clothing and household items. Each year, more 3 million pounds of product is sold or recycled, providing even more funding for essential services and reduce the amount of waste to our environment.

Acceptable goods to donate:

• Accessories – Belts, Hats, Jewelry, Purses, Scarves
• Antiques & Collectibles
• Clothing – Casual, Work, Outerwear
• Crafts – Fabric, Yarn, Sewing, Scrapbooking
• Footwear – Boots, Shoes, Socks
• Formal Wear – Bridal, Tuxedos, Prom Dresses, Evening Wear
• Furniture – All Locations Except Isanti
• Games – Puzzles, Toys
• Holiday Decorations
• Kitchen – Dishes, Pots and Pans, Utensils, Small Appliances
• Knickknacks and Home Decor
• Linens – Bedspreads, Blankets, Sheets, Curtains, Tablecloths
• Media – Books, CDs, DVDs, Records, Video Tapes
• Seasonal Items
• Shopping Bags – Paper or Plastic
• Small Appliances – Bread Makers, Crock Pots, Toasters
• Small Electronics – Clocks, Curling Irons, Radios
• Sporting Goods
• Tools

We cannot accept the following items:

• Air Conditioners
• Ammunition, Firearms and Fireworks
• Bikes
• Box Springs and Mattresses, Bunk Beds, Sleeper Sofas
• Computer Equipment and Printers
• Console Stereos
• Construction Material
• Cribs and Car Seats
• Dehumidifiers, Humidifiers and Air Purifiers
• Electric Typewriters
• Excessively Large and Heavy Items
• Exercise Equipment
• Large Propane/Gas Grills and Equipment
• Hazardous Waste
• Large Appliances
• Medical Equipment and Medication
• Microwaves
• Pianos and Organs
• Recalled Items
• Televisions
• Vacuums

Family Pathways reserves the right to refuse any item due to condition or salability.

We accept donations at each of our 11 Thrift Store locations: