Special Note: Running approximately July 17 to August 31, 2017, there will be roadwork in the alley behind STEP. This will significantly impact parking and access to the building during the duration of the project. As of 8/15, the parking lot and alley are again accessible. Further temporary disruptions may occur until the project is complete.
Please see our roadwork update page for the latest details.
Each day, STEP’s Clothes Closet is open to serve the clothing needs of St. Louis Park families. STEP accepts donations of new and gently-used clothing and linens to distribute to families at no cost. To best serve St. Louis Park families, we ask that donations of clothing and linens be clean, in good condition and in season.
Sometimes thanks to generous community donations, STEP has an abundance of clothing items and limited storage space. Please call STEP ahead of time (952-925-4899) to double-check we can fully utilize your clothing donations.
Items generally most needed are:
- Infant and Toddler clothing
- Children’s & Teen clothing
- Men’s clothing
- Women’s clothing
- Plus-size clothing
- Blankets or Quilts
- Bedding–sheets & pillowcases, all sizes
- Socks
- Shoes in good condition
- New Underwear
- Seasonal items–Winter Coats, Mittens, Hats, Scarves and Winter Boots
Donations can be dropped off at STEP during office hours (listed on the “Contact Us” page).
Please note that STEP does not accept donations of furniture, dishes, other households items or used toys. We encourage you to find other organizations to donate those items to, such as:
- Reach & Restore: www.reachandrestore.org or 952-933-1393
- Twin Cities Free Market: www.twincitiesfreemarket.org
- Arc’s Value Village: www.arcsvaluevillage.org or 763-544-0006
- St. Louis Park’s curbside household/clothing recycling program: www.stlouispark.org/services/garbage-recycling/recycling/simple-recycling or 866-835-5068
Please drop off donations during our regular open hours at the back of the building. Pull up in the alley and ring the doorbell. A volunteer will answer, take your donations, and provide you with a receipt. Donations left outside the building when STEP is closed will be considered dumping and be referred to law enforcement. Food, clothing, and other donations are vital to STEP’s mission.
