Donations

Monetary Donations

The Neighborhood Thrift Store welcomes and appreciates all monetary gifts as well as gently used and new merchandise. Maintaining our mission of serving our community takes so much time, talent and treasure. Monetary donations help us continue serving those in need in the Greater Mankato Area and all donations are tax deductible. Thank you for supporting us while we serve our community.

Online Giving

Click the Donate button or scan the QR code below to give online using a credit/debit card, Venmo or Paypal.

Cash/Check Giving

Prefer to give cash or a check? Stop by the store and see us or drop it in the mail to the address below.

Neighborhood Thrift Store

105 W. Lind Street

Mankato, MN 56001

Employer Giving

Many employers offer programs that match their employees’ charitable donations. Check with your employer’s Human Resources team to see if they offer donation matching programs.

Thrivent Choice Dollars

Do you bank with Thrivent Financial? PACT Ministries is included in their catalog of organizations you can donate your Direct Choice Dollars to. Click the Learn More button below to find out how to donate your Direct Choice Dollars today!

Legacy Giving

For legacy giving options including IRAs, wills, trusts, estate gifts, life insurance and more please reach out to the contact below to set up.

Jody Seppmann (PACT Ministries Treasurer)

507-380-0714

PACT.Jody@gmail.com

Donation Guide

All items for donation should be taken to the brown side door on the west side of the Neighborhood Thrift Store (see donation map). While we are able to unload any containers or bags you wish to keep, we find that it is easier to bring your donations in a container you are also able to donate. A staff member will be available to help answer any further questions and provide you with a tax receipt for your donation upon request.

Unsure of what you can drop off? Check the list below to see what items the Neighborhood Thrift Store can use. Have something unique to donate? Feel free to give us a call during business hours at 507-625-7228 to see if we can accept it.

Items We Accept

Apparel

• Women’s clothing, shoes and accessories
• Men’s clothing, shoes and accessories
• Children’s clothing, shoes and accessories

Electronics

• Radios and boomboxes
• CD players
• Headphones
• VCR tapes and players
• DVDs and players
• Stereos and speakers
• Kitchen items
• Games and toys

Books

• Hard or soft covered books
• Fiction and nonfiction books
• Children’s books
• Magazines from current year
• Activity and board books

Linens

• Bedding and sheets
• Throw and decorative pillows
• Tablecloths, curtains and placemats

FURNITURE IN GOOD CONDITION
(NOT TORN, BROKEN OR STAINED)

Items We Don’t Accept

We will not accept any item that has been exposed to mold, mildew or cigarette smoke.

Appliances

• Refrigerators of any size
• Humidifiers and dehumidifiers
• Freezers
• Ovens
• Dishwashers
• Air Conditioners
• Microwaves

Electronics

• Computer monitors
• Printers
• Televisions
• Large Exercise equipment
• Garden hoses/hose reels
• Typewriters
• Fax machines
• Organs and pianos

Books

• Encyclopedia sets
• Student textbooks
• Magazines older than current year

Furniture

• Mattresses, box springs
• Water beds and sleeper/recliner sofas

Other

• Carpeting
• Consumer product recalled items
• Car seats
• Ski equipment
• Medical equipment including crutches
• Camping tents
• Electrical fixtures
• Building and plumbing materials
• Lawn Mowers and weed whackers
• Weapons and ammunition
• Household chemicals including paint and cleaning supplies
• Automotive materials including tires

Donation Drop Off Hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: Closed

Tuesday 9am-3pm

Wednesday: 9am – 3pm

Thursday: 9am – 3pm

Friday: 9am – 3pm

Saturday: 9am-2pm