Clothing and Household
Free 24/7 care for children and support for families. Parents dealing with personal stress or crises such as an illness, housing problems, divorce or separation, financial strains or other issues can benefit by contacting us.
A child’s parent or legal guardian can request:
- Short-term care by licensed providers for children up through age 12
- Crisis support for families
- Information and referrals to additional community resources
We also offer a clothing room for newborn to size 7 in kids clothing, diapers, wipes, blankets, hygiene products and other baby equipment (items are donated, so selection may vary) to those in need, free of charge. Call ahead to schedule a same day appointment.
Phone
- 218-302-6879
Web
Address
- 1422 E Superior Street
Duluth, MN 55805
Caring closets offer a variety of hygiene products, clothing and miscellaneous items for students. Items available are body wash, shampoo, conditioner, hair ties, combs and brushes, feminine hygiene products, lotion, razors, shaving cream, lip balm, deodorant, dental floss and many more. Leggings, shirts, socks, underwear, sweatpants and sweatshirts are also available. Caring closets are located at the Minnehaha Elementary and Two Harbors High Schools. If school is not in session, a caring closet is also available to students at Cooperative Light and Power, Two Harbors.
*If you have items to donate, please drop them off at Cooperative Light and Power.
Phone
Web
Address
- Minnehaha Elementary School
421 7th Street
Two Harbors, MN 55616 - Two Harbors High School
1640 Highway 2
Two Harbors, MN 55616
Community Services
- Community Services-Offering area resources in situations of homelessness, chemical dependency, domestic abuse, unemployment and mental health. No case management commitment; use as often or as little as needed. Assistance with hygiene products, household goods, mailboxes for people experiencing homelessness, free telephone line, bus tokens, and gas vouchers (call for program requirements). Open Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 9am-3pm.
- Hygiene Unit-Including showers (shampoo, conditioner, body wash, towels included), toilets, and sinks. Come to the parking lot doors and you will be greeted by Damiano staff. Drop-ins welcome.
- Health Realization-Cognitive skills-based program that helps individuals manage stress in a positive way. Open to all individuals on Wednesdays at 7pm; women only meetings are Sundays at 7pm (please arrive 15-minutes early for both programs as building doors are locked when the meeting begins).
Clothing and Household
- Clothes that Work-Free clothing for low income individuals that are seeking employment or are employed and need clothing (must provide ID and proof of employment). Also provides accessories, hygiene and beauty products. Hours are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 9am-3pm.
- Free Store: Free clothing and household goods. Hours are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 9am-3pm.
Food Community Kitchen:
- Continental Breakfast 8:30am-9:30am (daily)
- Lunch 11:30am-1pm (Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday)
- Dinner 5pm-6pm (Friday, Saturday and Sunday)
Kids’ Kitchen: Kids ages 6+, no adult needed. Provides healthy meals, nutritional education, and a safe place for kids after school and during the summer. Kids Kitching Programming is offered Monday through Thursday 2:30pm-5:30pm (meal is served from 4pm-5pm). Go to the 2nd Avenue West entrance of the Damiano Center and ring the doorbell.
Phone
- 218-722-8708
Web
Address
- 206 West 4th Street
Duluth, MN 55806
Sells gently used clothing and household goods.
Phone
- 218-834-3804
Web
Address
- 702 7th Avenue
Two Harbors, MN 55616
Low cost household goods, furniture and clothing. Shopping is open Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10am-5pm and Saturdays from 10am-4pm. Donations are accepted Monday and Thursday from 10am-5pm.
Phone
- 218-834-2972
Web
Address
- 508 7th Street
Two Harbors, MN 55616
Services include:
- 24-hour crisis services
- Legal, sexual assault and relationship abuse advocacy
- Healthy relationship advocacy and education
- Prevention and intervention tools and resources
- Safety planning
- Resources and referrals
- Law enforcement and medical appointment accompaniment
- Clothing, household and personal care items
- Community outreach and education
- Community resource library
- Supportive and Transitional Housing (New Beginnings, LLC)
- Safe Exchange and Supervised Visitation program
Stronger Together is a support group for people who have experienced harmful relationships. Group meets Wednesdays from 6pm-7pm at North Shore Horizons.
Phone
- 218-834-5924
- 866-223-1111 (crisis line)
Web
Address
- 127 7th Street
Two Harbors, MN 55616
- info@northshorehorizons.org
Swaddling Clothes is open at First Lutheran Church, Silver Bay, on the third Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Parents, including expectant mothers, can come and receive a package of diapers and wipes. If parents need larger items, such as car seats or cribs, Swaddling Clothes will work with the parent to connect them with the item.
Swaddling Clothes is also curating a collection of new and gently used clothing and baby items. Once the collection is large enough, it will be open to families to take what they need.
Phone
- 218-226-3908
Web
Address
- Swaddling Clothes
Faith Lutheran Church
105 Outer Drive
Silver Bay, MN 55614