Home to Home Project

Mission Statement

Through referrals from our agencies or pastors in our collaborative, the Home to Home Project provides families from Kandiyohi County and the surrounding area who are experiencing extreme hardship or the effects of a natural disaster with a one-stop place to obtain basic household items.

How the Program Works

  • Donations of accepted basics household items are received at the Home to Home Project location on most Thursdays by appointment only.
  • Families or individuals are referred to the Home to Home Project by the designated agencies or pastors in our collaborative who have been working with the family/individual a MINIMUM of 3 months.  Th family/individual also has to have permanent housing and be living in their community a MINIMUM of 6 months.
  • A representative from the referring agency or church and the prospective recipient fill out the required forms and forward the completed forms to the Home to Home Project staff.
  • The Home to Home Project staff will then contact the agency’s representative or pastor to schedule a pick-up day/time.  The family or individual is responsible to be on time, move/carry the items to their vehicle, and transport the items to their home.

Bathroom

Hand Towels
Shower Curtains
Shower Curtain Rings
Bath Towels
Bathroom Rugs
Wash Cloths
Trash Cans

Bedroom

Alarm Clocks
Dressers and Chests
Bed Frames – No King
Mattresses with Box Springs – No King
Mattress Pads & Covers – No King
Blankets, Comforters, Quilts
Night Stands
Hangers
Sheet Sets (twin, full, queen)

 

Living Room

Chairs (Stationary,
Swivels & Recliners)
Coffee Tables
Curtains – Pairs
End Tables
Love Seats
Rugs
Couches/Sofas
Lamps
Lamp Shades
Small Book Shelves

Large Area Rugs

 

A happy client leaves our warehouse with a new bed.

Kitchen/Dining Room

Cooking Utensils
Table & chairs
Crock pots
Toasters
Glasses
Trash cans
Toaster ovens
Dishes
Baking pans
Silverware
Cutting Boards
Blenders
Pots & Pans
Dish Towels
Measuring Cups/Spoons
Cutting knives
Rugs
Hot Pads
Dish cloths
Tupperware (WITH lids only)
Mixing bowls
The above list is for reference only – all items may not be available at all times. Donations are subject to visual inspection by Home to Home staff or volunteers to determine acceptability.
Download List

 

Below is a list of items that we do NOT take at the Home to Home Project:

Knickknacks – decorative items of all kinds
Pictures for the wall
Picture frames
Hide-a-bed couches
Items that come out of a smoker’s house – the smell is too strong
Items that have a strong perfumed/oil scent
Items that come out of a house with pets – there are too many people with allergies
Items that are filthy
Items that are not repairable
Items that have broken or chipped glass
Large entertainment centers
Large appliances such as washers, dryers, stoves, refrigerators, etc.
Microwaves
Jewelry cases
Books of all kinds – including cookbooks
Bookcases
Computers or the like
Desks
Electric blankets
Dishes with any gold or silver on them
Clothing of any kind (including shoes & boots, etc)
Valances or curtain scarves
Curtains

Numbers from 2022

 

Quarter Families Served
1st. Qtr. – January-March 14 Family Units – 45 people
2nd. Qtr. – April-June 14 Family Units – 36 people
3rd. Qtr. – July-September 14 Family Units – 41 people
4th. Qtr. – October-December 13 Family Units – 25 people
Grand Total Served in 2022 55 Family Units Served/
Approximately 147 people