Contribute Goods

Accepting New and Urgently Needed Items

Alexandra House is grateful for and regularly needs items for individuals and families to maintain housing, economic, and educational stability. When considering donating gently used material goods to Alexandra House, please ask yourself: Is this item in good enough condition for my child or family? If your answer is YES, it is in good enough condition for those we serve.

Please be aware that we have limited storage capacity and may need to decline certain donations. If we are unable to accept your donation, we would be glad to provide you with a list of other local organizations that may benefit from it.

NOTE: We want to ensure we can connect with every donor who would like to support us. To protect our participants, our phone numbers appear blocked or as unknown callers. If your phone screens or blocks these numbers, please email us for all donation inquiries. Thank you!

Appointment Required for Donations

Alexandra House is a secure facility as our participant safety is of the utmost importance. Because of this, we are unable to accept unscheduled donations. You must schedule a donation appointment to ensure a staff member can receive your donation.

For donation inquiries or to schedule an appointment, email or call 763-795-5473.

Material Goods Donation Policy:

Alexandra House deeply appreciates all contributions and is committed to ensuring each donation has a meaningful impact on those we serve. To this end, all donations are gratefully accepted with the understanding that, upon receipt, they become the property of Alexandra House. Our organization reserves the right to determine the most effective use of each item. This may include redistributing, selling, or responsibly disposing of items as necessary to address the evolving needs of our programs and participants.

Frequently Asked Questions

What items are urgently needed?

Urgent Needs:

Small Salt and Pepper Condiments
Standard Size Bed Pillows
Clump Cat Litter
Shower Curtains
Women's Flip Flops/Sandals - all sizes
Chili with and without beans
Maple Syrup
Pancake mix
Teen Girl Shorts & Pants - size medium
Teen Girl Summer Tops
Summer Tops - size medium
Disinfecting wipes
12oz or 16oz Bottles of Hair Conditioner
New or Gently Used Pots & Pans
Marinara Spaghetti Sauce in jars or cans

Wish List:

New or Gently Used Baskets (without handles - for client gifts)
New Barbie dolls
New Board games (10+ age) for Birthday Gifts

*NOTE: We are unable to accept dented canned goods. Dents may allow bacteria to enter the can.

What are the donation drop-off hours and process?

Donation deliveries are generally accepted Monday – Friday: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. Please follow this process when delivering your donations, after you have scheduled your donation drop-off:

Ring the donation doorbell (side garage door entrance)
Notify staff you have a scheduled donation to drop off
Please do not leave donations outside the donation center door

Can I donate goods online?

We have several Amazon Shopping Lists for, easy, no drop-off necessary donating! The items on these lists are year-round needs, so they are not consistently updated like our Urgent Needs List, and we can always accept them.

Do you accept donations for Linus' Pet Haven?

To support the emotional well-being of pets entering our shelter, we prioritize new, unused items, particularly bedding, carriers, and wearable items like harnesses or clothing. Pets in crisis are often anxious, and unfamiliar scents from used items—especially those that belonged to other animals—can increase their stress and agitation.

If you choose to donate gently used items, please ensure they are:

Thoroughly cleaned and sanitized
Free of pet hair, strong odors, and visible wear
Fragrance-free

You can also support Linus' Pet Haven by purchasing items from our Amazon Shopping List for easy, no drop-off necessary donations!

What donations are not accepted?

Alexandra House is unable to accept the following items:

Locked cellphones (we will accept unlocked cell phones that have been returned to factory settings)
Used stuffed animals and gently used toys
Gently used undergarments (bras, boxers, underwear, socks)
Used car seats, strollers, pack-n-plays, infant swings, and breast pumps (breast pumps are medical devices regulated by the FDA and are single-user devices)
We are unable to accept dented canned goods. Dents may allow bacteria to enter the can.
Partially used packages of diapers, tampons, or pads
Travel-sized or opened/used full-sized personal care items
Women’s business/interview clothing
Stained, ripped, dirty, or damaged clothing
Large household appliances, TVs, and electronics (computers, laptops, printers)