Donation Hours: Tues/Thurs by appointment only 9am – 2:30pm | Shopping Hours: Mon/Wed by appointment only 9am – 3pm

Call 651-291-2472 to schedule.

Items & Goods

Donated Goods

Joseph’s Coat is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays BY APPOINTMENT ONLY because we have a small space with limited storage. To make an appointment, please call 651-291-2472 between 9am and 3pm Monday through Thursday. Please do not leave donations outside.  It is VERY costly for us to dispose of dumped items.

We respectfully ask that all items be new or gently used, stain free, clean and in good repair. The standard at Joseph’s Coat is that if we would not wear or use an item, we do not ask our guests to do so either.

Joseph's Coat is Registered at Target!

Please support the mission of Joseph’s Coat, Inc. located in St. Paul. We are a free store that provides clothing, shoes, bedding and household goods to people who are in need. We are an independent 501(c)(3) organization that is financed entirely through community donations. You can help us to continue providing necessary items for our shoppers by visiting our Target Registry at https://www.target.com/gift-registry/gift/josephs-coat-hygiene

Needs List

  • Clean, stain free FALL/WINTER clothing (less than 5 years old) clothing for men, women and children
  • T-shirts, socks and underwear (without stains please) new or gently used
  • Outerwear appropriate for the season
  • Adult backpacks, sleeping bags, duffle bags
  • Shoes and boots
  • Books for adults (novels, mysteries)
  • Children’s games, toys and books
  • Candles
  • Hygiene products: soap or body wash, toothpaste and toothbrushes, deodorant, lotion, shampoo, conditioner, shaving soap cream, razors, foot powder, etc.
  • Household items: pots and pans, glassware, dishes and silverware, small electric items, sheets, blankets, towels, bedspreads, rugs for the bathroom and kitchen, etc.
  • Brown paper grocery bags with handles

Items We Do Not Accept

  • Clothing that is more than 5 years old
  • Food
  • Furniture
  • Mattresses
  • TVs
  • Computers/Monitors/Keyboards
  • Printers
  • Building and plumbing materials
  • Household chemicals and paint
  • Automotive materials
  • Gas-powered equipment
  • Space Heaters
  • Electric blankets
  • Humidifiers/Dehumidifiers

Questions About Your Donated Items

If you wish to donate items, but don’t know if we will accept them — contact us and ask us!