Theresa House, Mankato, Minnesota

Theresa House's Urgent Needs

Theresa House In-Kind Donation Ideas
Updated: February 22, 2012

We accept most donations, allow our guests to take needed items and take the rest to a local thrift store due to limited storage. Please call 3887-8189 with any questions.Your gifts are deeply appreciated!

Cash and checks are welcome as well as donations of the following items:

Transitional Housing Incentives
  • Gift Cards - Target and Shopko
  • Gas Cards
  • Grocery Gift Cards
  • Long-Distance Phone Cards (for emergency)
Kitchen Items
  • Dish soap
  • Dish towels
  • Dish rags
  • Pot holders
  • Paper towels
  • Pots and pans
  • Dishes
  • Utensils
  • Breakfast Bowls
Toiletry/Bath
  • Toilet paper (preferably wrapped in paper)
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body Wash
  • Deodorant (for men and women)
Baby Items
  • Baby soap
  • Diapers
  • Baby wipes
  • Diaper rash ointment
Food
We prefer canned goods with peel-off tops.
  • High-protein items
  • Cake mixes and frostings (for celebrating birthdays)
Bedroom
  • Twin Sheet Sets
  • Mattress pads
  • Vinyl bed covers
  • Alarm clocks
  • Pillows
Cleaning supplies
  • Disinfecting Wipes
  • Mop
  • Disposable gloves
  • Bleach
  • Vinegar
  • Scouring powder
  • Liquid laundry detergent 
  • Oven Cleaner
  • Floor Cleaner
  • Glass Cleaner
  • Magic Erasers
Miscellaneous
  • Working Portable Air Conditioner
  • Fans
  • 10 gallon shop vac
  • Assortment of batteries - Especially AA
  • Pain medication (such as Tylenol) for adults, children, and infants
  • Space Heaters