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Together We Rise chalk art
Feeling stuck or helpless? Here’s a list of places asking for funds or donated goods, and cleanups happening through the Cities. We will update this post as we learn more.
Funds, Donations, and Organizations to Support
Black Visions Collective is a grassroots organizing group intent on improving the Cities for black communities.
The store was looted this weekend—help the owner fix damages and reopen.
To date, this is the only valid GoFundMe giving funds directly to George Floyd’s family. Please note there are fake funds circulating the internet.
Help the restaurant reopen. Any extra funds will go straight to other community organizations and needs.
The minority-owned grocery and cafe was significantly damaged last week and needs help recovering.
Help the communities in Midtown Global Market rebuild from damage in the last week.
Support the Neighbors United Funding Collaborative to help the Midway neighborhood in St. Paul rebuild.
The nonprofit Native American youth group's center recently burned down. Donations will fund the rebuild.
The organization provides bail funds for those who cannot afford it, and will assist jailed protestors if they need it.
The group helps fund sustainable changes and growth in North Minneapolis.
The group fights to reallocate city funds from the police department to other parts of budgets, including those dedicated to community safety and public health.
UPDATE: Reclaim the Block is receiving so many donations that the group is asking people to consider giving money to another organization (full list here) like Black Immigrant Collective, Little Earth Residents Association, CTUL, and others.
The Lake Street diner burned down completely on May 28—help the owners recover and rebuild.
A fund to help Lake Street businesses rebuild and reopen.
Resource Drives
Monday, June 8
Residents of the Horn Towers apartment complex (3110 Blaisdell Ave., Mpls.) need gallons of milk, produce kits (see the link for exact items), household/cleaning/paper products, culturally specific hair products (see the link), and toiletries. Drop off at the Blaisdell entrance parking lot 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Monday.
Weekend, June 6–7
Each Twin Cities Primp shop (locations and addresses listed here) will accept donations this Saturday, 10 a.m.–noon. Highest priority needs include diapers, wipes, formula, women's hygiene products, and children's Tylenol.
Drop off nonperishable canned food, rice, pasta, baby items, and women's hygiene products at The Sheridan Story (2723 Patton Rd., Roseville) 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Saturday.
Stevens Square Community Organization
The organization will collect donations for the Groveland Food Shelf 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Sunday. Drop off nonperishable food, toiletries, and protective equipment at the parking lot at 1925 Nicollet Ave., Mpls. Volunteers to pick up supplies from surrounding areas are also needed.
Ongoing
Check out Steph March's list of restaurants and foodie people doing good work.
Drop off items like food, household/cleaning items, and baby items (full list here) at Bethel Lutheran Church (920 3rd St., Hudson, Wis.) 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Monday–Thursday.
The Coven's Minneapolis location (30 N. 1st St., Mpls.) will accept donations including wipes, women's hygiene products, nonperishable food, and baby items like formula and diapers on behalf of Women for Political Change. Exact items needed and donation times will be updated on The Coven's Insta Stories (at the link). Depending on the day, they may also need drivers to transport donations.
CTUL is collecting (and giving out) food, formula, masks, household/cleaning supplies, and more. They are also looking for volunteers to sort and prepare donations. For a no-contact dropoff, leave resources at the door. 3715 Chicago Ave., Mpls.
The Excelsior shop (350 Water St., Excelsior) will accept donations like nonperishable food, paper products, baby items, and toiletries every weekday morning.
Currently, the church's greatest donation needs include paper towels, TP, circular saws, screwdrivers, and baby items. As protests and marches continue, they will also provide groceries, snacks, water, and bathroom access.
Stop by the office (5313 Lyndale Ave. S., Mpls.) 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Monday–Friday to donate nonperishable food, toiletries, cleaning/laundry supplies, women's hygiene products, medical/first aid supplies, baby items, paper towels/TP, bottled water, and pet food.
NOTE: Nokomis Chiropractic is suspending donations for a few days surrounding the Fourth of July holiday.
Donate dog and cat food, kitty litter, and other furry-friend products to the People & Pets pet food shelf (3745 Bloomington Ave., Mpls.). Open daily.
The North Minneapolis church (2018 Aldrich Ave. N., Mpls.) is collecting grocery bags, nonperishable food, water, and toiletries/hygiene products daily. They are also accepting donations, which can be made here.
Drop off nonperishable canned food, rice, pasta, baby items, and women's hygiene products at The Sheridan Story (2723 Patton Rd., Roseville) weekdays 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
The shop (201 SE 6th St., Ste. 2, Mpls.) will collect new and lightly used clothing donations for north Minneapolis communities 4–6 p.m., Tuesday–Thursday. All sizes (kids' and adults') are needed.
Several YMCA Twin Cities locations (full list here) are participating in a "take what you need, leave what you can" drive. Donate baby items, first aid products, toiletries and women's hygiene items, household cleaning and paper supplies, nonperishable food, and more—or receive donations right at the Y if you're in need.
Every Tuesday and Friday, donate toiletries, socks, T-shirts, underwear, baby items, first aid supplies, bottled water, household/cleaning products, snacks/coffee, pet food and supplies, paper bags, and more at the YWCA Midtown (2121 E. Lake St., Mpls.), 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Cleanup Events
Note: If you are able, please wear closed-toed shoes, gloves, and a mask and bring trash bags, brooms, and dust pans.
Saturday, June 6
Meet at 3400 S. 15th Ave., Mpls., at 10:30 a.m. Saturday to clean up the Powderhorn Park area. Hosted by The Aviary.
Black-Owned Businesses to Support
Check out our list here.
Please send any requests for additions to edit@mspmag.com
