Caregivers of all kinds may find themselves supporting a child without the material items or financial resources they need. This can be especially true for relative and kinship caregivers who often step into their role unexpectedly and with little time to prepare. 
We understand these challenges. Our Community Closet was created to help remove barriers and ensrue that every child has what they need to feel safe, comfortable and supported.
With the help of generous community donors, our Community Closet can help caregivers focus on what matters most: providing a stable, nuruturing environment for kids in their care.
Help Brighten a Child’s Day!
You can make a meaningful difference in the lives of children experiencing foster care in Minnesota by donating to our school supply drive. Items received from the supply drive will be provided at our annual Back to School Bash event benefiting relative and kinship foster families. You can help by donating items directly from our Supply Drive Wishlist. Donations can also be delivered to our office in Saint Paul, MN.
Interested in a hosting a donation drive in your local community? We can provide the signage and assist in coordinating the delivery of supplies to our office in Saint Paul, MN. For more information on hosting your own supply drive, and how we can support you in that effort, please contact Sam:
📧 Email Me!
📞 651-255-2212
The following items are always helpful:
Most needed school supplies:
- Binders/ trapper keepers
- Water bottles
- Headphones
- Pencils
- Pens
- Backpacks
- Lunch boxes
- Note cards and sticky notes
- Folders
- Kleenex
The following items are always helpful this time of year:
- Hygiene supplies (deodorant, toothpaste, tampons)
- Clothing – all sizes
- Gift cards – Visa, gas station, Target, Walmart, grocery
- Financial donations: chlss.org/donate
All donated items must be in brand-new condition.
Donations can be delivered directly to our Saint Paul office:
1605 Eustis Street, Saint Paul, MN 55108
Donations may be tax-deductible. An in-kind donation receipt will be provided upon request.
Why the Community Closet Matters
Many children entering foster care arrive with only the belongings they can carry, often transported in trash bags. At Children’s Home, we believe every child deserves dignity and comfort. The Community Closet was created to meet immediate needs and ensure families have the essentials to welcome a child into their home.
Thank you for supporting the children and families we serve.
Host a Donation Drive
Interested in organizing a donation drive in your community? We’d love to partner with you! We can provide signage, materials, and coordination support to ensure donations reach our Saint Paul office smoothly. Past initiatives have focused on: Back-to-School Supplies, Hygiene Products, Sock Drives, Birthday Gifts, etc.
To get started, contact Sam:
📧 Email Me!
📞 651-255-2212
