You Can Help!
Our Community Closet is currently focused on school supplies for children experiencing foster care in Minnesota. We are proud to be partnering with Jockey Being Family for a Back-to-School Bash on August 6th (more to come!) where we will equip kids entering grades K-12 with all they need to start the school year off right.
Individuals and groups are welcome to host their own school supply drive! We’ll provide signage, a list of needed supplies, and collection boxes. We are open to speaking in-person or virtually to your group about Minnesota Foster Care and the children who wait. Additionally, we’ll reserve volunteer spots at our Back-to-School Bash for individuals and groups who collect supplies. If interested, please contact Kristina Berg.
Here is a list of school supplies needed:
- Pencils
- Folders
- Erasers
Pens- Colored Pencils
- Composition Notebooks
- Crayons
- Markers
- Glue Sticks
- Rulers
- HIghlighters
- Backpacks
- Water Bottles
- Pencil Case
- Headphones
Additional supplies needed by children experiencing foster care (to be distributed with school supplies):
- Fall & Winter Jackets, all sizes
- Shoes – especially sneakers, all sizes
- Socks, all sizes
- Underwear, all sizes
- Giftcards – especially Target, Walmart & Metro Transit
Donations can be dropped at our St. Paul office (1605 Eustis Street, Saint Paul, MN 55108) during business hours, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm CST, in a collection box through the main doors.
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Donations may be tax-deductible, an in-kind donation receipt will be provided.
Questions? Want to arrange a donation drop-off? Contact Kristina Berg or 651.255.2203
