Help Us Create a Welcoming Home for Our Residents
We rely on the generosity of our community to provide essential items for our residents. You can support us in two impactful ways:
In-Kind Donations
Your donations of goods directly support our residents’ daily needs. Due to limited storage space, we kindly ask that you coordinate with us before delivering items. This ensures we can accommodate your generous contributions without compromising living spaces.
Monetary Donations
If donating items isn’t feasible, consider making a monetary donation. Financial contributions allow us to purchase necessary items as needs arise, maximizing our available space for resident services rather than storage.
We regularly update our list of most-needed items. Currently, we are seeking:
Toiletries for Men & Women (new, full-size only)
- Shaving cream*
- Hair products (shampoo and conditioner)*
- Body wash and bars of soap*
- Deodorant*
- Vaseline and Aquaphor
- Face wash
- Body and hand lotion
*These items are a priority at this time.
Clothing
- All sizes of adult men’s and women’s clothing in good condition
- Coats, jackets, and hoodies
- Slippers (various adult sizes)
- Hats, gloves, mittens, scarves
- NEW underwear, bras, undershirts
Seasonal Items
- Fans for the shelter and for residents moving out
- Plants, seeds, annuals, perennials, gardening tools/supplies
- Fishing poles, tackle and other gear
- Outdoor games and yard furniture
Mattresses for residents moving out (new or gently used)
- Queen and Full size preferablly
Twin-size air mattresses (new or gently used)
- Inflatable twin beds
Gift Cards
- Gift cards of any amount are always appreciated, especially to Walmart, Target, and Kwik Trip
Gift Cards
- Individual instant grits packets
- Individual fruit snacks
- Individual pretzels and other snack-type foods
- Granola bars
- Bottled water (16.9 oz. preferred)
- Fresh fruit: apples, mandarins, oranges, bananas, pears, peaches
- Bulk canisters of lemonade/pink lemonade powdered drink mix
- Bulk canisters of Kool-Aid powdered drink mix
- Boxes of individual packets of instant hot cocoa
- Assorted packages of individually wrapped hot tea bags
- Disposable 10 oz. bowls
Donation Drop-Off Times
To accommodate your donations, we have designated drop-off times for small quantities of clothing only:*
- Monday: 2 pm – 4 pm
- Tuesday: 11 am – 4 pm
- Thursday: 11 am – 4 pm
- 3rd Saturday of the Month: 9 am – 2 pm
*Due to staff and space limitations, only smaller donations (a couple of bags or boxes) can be accepted during these times.
For larger donations, furniture, and household items, please contact Shvonne Johnson in advance to arrange a suitable time. Unscheduled large donations may be turned away due to space constraints.
Contact Information:
- Email: shvonne.johnson@steppingstoneeh.org
- Phone: (763) 323-7006
Frequently Asked Questions
Our website and social media are the best places to see what items we need most. You can also call or email Shvonne Johnson, our Volunteer Coordinator, if you have questions about current items or a certain item you’d like to donate. Shvonnne can be reached at shvonne.johnson@steppingstoneeh.org or (763) 323-7006.
Monday 2pm-6pm
Tuesday 11am-4pm
Thursday 11am-4pm
3rd Saturday of the Month 9am-2pm
If you cannot make it during one of these times, please contact Shvonne Johnson by email at shvonne.johnson@steppingstoneeh.org to schedule your drop off.
Yes and no. Yes, you may drop off religious information. It will only be displayed at the director’s discretion and if space permits. No, you may not drop off political literature. Stepping Stone’s policies forbid the display of any partisan political information.
Our Mission
Support individuals 18 and over who are experiencing homelessness by accelerating the growth of available shelter that brings education and solutions to our homeless response.
Our Vision
Provide a safe and inclusive community response to ending homelessness for all.
Our Guiding Principles & Values
–Empower individuals to change their lives
-Treat all with dignity and respect
–Collaborate with partners in providing services
-Ensure strong stewardship in managing resources