The Renville County Historical Society & Museum actively requests local-history materials for its collections and research library. Current official posts invite people to donate items for exhibits and seek yearbooks, platbooks, phonebooks, family-history information, obituaries and related archival materials that document Renville County people and communities. This is a specialized historical donation resource rather than […]

Twice Is Nice is a Caledonia thrift-store program associated with Woodland Industries and Ability Building Community, where participants gain retail experience handling donated merchandise. Official ABC materials describe participants taking donations, sorting and pricing goods, and reusing clothing, while Houston County resources identify the current store location and merchandise categories including clothing, shoes, household items

ACTS Thrift Store in Olivia accepts gently used and well-cared-for donations and sells clothing, accessories, décor and other reusable goods. ACTS states that donations can be dropped at its main building and publishes accepted categories including furniture, décor, knick-knacks, gently worn clothing, jewelry, accessories, and working exercise or outdoor equipment. The nonprofit uses its stores

ACTS Used Furniture & More is a separate Olivia retail location operated by Adult Client Training Service, Inc. The official ACTS store page identifies this location for furniture, housewares, toys and related reusable items and explains the organization’s donation process for gently used, well-cared-for goods. ACTS accepts furniture, décor and knick-knacks, clothing and accessories, and

ReStored Thrift Store in Lakeville accepts clean, gently used goods in good working condition. Its official donation guide lists furniture, clothing and accessories, housewares, décor, linens, jewelry, purses, toys and games, selected books and media, small appliances, newer electronics and toiletries among accepted categories. The store does not accept mattresses, box springs, medical equipment, large

ReStored Thrift Store in Stillwater accepts clean, gently used goods in good working condition. Its official donation guide includes furniture, clothing and accessories, housewares, décor, linens, jewelry, purses, toys and games, selected books and media, small appliances, newer electronics and toiletries. The organization excludes mattresses, box springs, medical equipment, large appliances, older electronics, car seats,

The nonprofit ORR Center operates a large thrift store in Orr with clothing, housewares, books, outdoor gear, décor, games and other reusable goods. Its official website describes the center as community-supported and states that purchases and donations help sustain community resources and programs in northern Minnesota. The ORR Center also houses a local-history museum, a

Perry’s Paws is a registered nonprofit feline rescue in Kittson County that accepts specific physical supply donations for its rescue and sanctuary work. Its published needs include blankets, rugs, towels, cat food and treats, cat litter, cat toys, paper towels, disinfectant wipes, laundry soap, and other cleaning supplies. Donations may be mailed, shipped, or dropped

Helping Hands Emergency Services is a Mahnomen County nonprofit food shelf serving local households. In addition to financial support, a current partner-agency in-kind needs listing identifies physical household and hygiene supplies the organization can use, including hand soap, paper towels, disinfectant and cleaning products, diaper wipes, and toilet paper. This is a limited-purpose donation resource

Watonwan County Humane Society accepts specific physical supplies for animals housed through its St. James shelter. Its official donation page lists current needs such as wet cat and dog food, unscented clumping litter, pill pockets, dog leashes, Kongs and other toys, laundry detergent, paper towels, toilet paper, and related animal-care supplies. The shelter also maintains

Open Doors 65 is a nonprofit faith-based free thrift store that states it is always looking for item donations to stock its shelves. The store distributes clothing, shoes, household items, linens and related goods to people in need. This gives executors and families another local outlet for usable estate property that may otherwise be discarded.

Stevens County Historical Society is a county historical society in Stevens County, Minnesota that accepts documents, photographs, clothing and other artifacts related to Stevens County. This provides executors and families with a local option for appropriate estate or household items that fit the organization’s mission and acceptance rules. Furniture and several other categories are currently