Waste generated by businesses can be reduced through the socially and
environmentally responsible act of donation. Many social service
organizations in the Twin Cities metro area are in continuous need of
food, clothing, household items and office goods. By donating your
overstocked inventory and gently used office equipment and supplies,
you can:
Below are locations that businesses can donate to:
Case Study
One Company's Used Peanuts Are Another's Gold
Using the Minnesota Materials Exchange allowed Superior Third Party Logistics in St. Paul to stretch its budget by receiving free packaging materials. The company needs a consistent supply of quality packaging materials to operate its warehouse and shipping business. Having used the Materials Exchange previously, the company's operations manager thought the program could save the company money by finding good, usable items - and it did. EI Microcircuits in Mankato was looking for a recipient for its used bubble wrap and packing peanuts. The Materials Exchange matched the two businesses, and the warehouse now receives 720 cubic feet of materials from EI Microcircuits every two months. Reusing the materials saves Superior about $5,000 a year in purchase costs. Author: Minnesota Technical Assistance Program (MnTAP) www.mntap.umn.edu
- Obtain a receipt for tax deductions.
- Help advance a worthy cause.
- Save valuable natural resources.
Below are locations that businesses can donate to:
County Agencies
The following agencies serve their county residents by providing food, housing, clothing and other programs through donations. Items accepted from businesses vary; call first.
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Non-Profit Agencies
To locate agencies that accept donations, check the list below, see the local phone directory under "Social Service Organizations" or contact your favorite charity.Food Banks
Food Banks are clearinghouses for donated food and grocery products distributed to food shelves, soup kitchens and other non-profit agencies whose mission is to help people in need. Check the list below or For additional listings, see Food.General Items
View the list below, for more options, see the Hennepin County Donation Opportunities Fact Sheet.Case Study
One Company's Used Peanuts Are Another's Gold
Using the Minnesota Materials Exchange allowed Superior Third Party Logistics in St. Paul to stretch its budget by receiving free packaging materials. The company needs a consistent supply of quality packaging materials to operate its warehouse and shipping business. Having used the Materials Exchange previously, the company's operations manager thought the program could save the company money by finding good, usable items - and it did. EI Microcircuits in Mankato was looking for a recipient for its used bubble wrap and packing peanuts. The Materials Exchange matched the two businesses, and the warehouse now receives 720 cubic feet of materials from EI Microcircuits every two months. Reusing the materials saves Superior about $5,000 a year in purchase costs. Author: Minnesota Technical Assistance Program (MnTAP) www.mntap.umn.edu
Business Items
Business can donate computers, office furniture and supplies along with quality reusable goods thru some of the programs listed below. How can your business help?School Support
View the list below or check with your local school for more donation opportunities.Building Materials
View the list below or for more options, search your local phone directory under "Salvage-Merchandise."
This information is provided as a public service and is not intended to be an endorsement of any business, organization or service. For additional listings, check your local phone directory.