October 1, 2024 - February 28

The Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) is proud to announce the start of its annual cold weather item donation drive. The office will collect donations of new or gently used cold weather items for distribution to homeless and unsheltered individuals in Hennepin County. As with years past, the Sheriff’s Office is partnering with the Hennepin County Library system to make donation sites easily accessible.  

The Sheriff’s Office will accept donations from October 1 to February 28. The duration of the donation drive may be adjusted based on weather and need.  

Requested items include new or gently used: 

• Coats
• Hats
• Mittens
• Boots
• Scarves
• Socks
• Disposable hand/foot warmers
• Items for children of all ages (especially needed) 

The Sheriff’s Office requests that individuals do not donate used items that require extensive cleaning or repair. 

You can donate items at drop boxes placed at the locations below. The Sheriff's Office can also accept donated items by mail at the Sheriff's Administration office. An Amazon Wishlist is also available to donate online.  

HCSO Locations

• Sheriff's Administration: 350 S 5th St, Room 6, Minneapolis, MN 55415 (8 a.m. – 4 p.m.)
• Sheriff's Public Safety Facility: 401 S 4th Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55415 (24 hours)
• Sheriff's Water Patrol: 4141 Shoreline Dr, Spring Park, MN 55384 (8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.)
• Sheriff's Emergency Communications Facility: 1245 Shenandoah Lane N, Plymouth, MN 55447 (8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.)
• Sheriff's Patrol Headquarters: 9401 83rd Ave N, Brooklyn Park, MN 55445 (8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.)
• Hennepin County Government Center: 300 S. 6th St., Tower A, Minneapolis, MN 55418. 

Hennepin County Library Locations

• Arvonne Fraser Library: 122 4th St. SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414
• Brookdale Library: 6125 Shingle Creek Pkwy., Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
• East Lake Library: 2727 East Lake St., Minneapolis, MN 55406
• Eden Prairie Library: 565 Prairie Center Drive, Eden Prairie, MN 55344
• Excelsior Library: 337 Water St., Excelsior, MN 55331
• Franklin Library: 1314 E. Franklin Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55404
• Golden Valley Library: 830 Winnetka Ave. N, Golden Valley, MN 55427
• Hosmer Library: 347 E. 36th, Minneapolis, MN 55408
• Linden Hills Library: 2900 W. 43rd St., Minneapolis, MN 55410
• Minneapolis Central Library: 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55401
• Nokomis Library: 5100 34th S., Minneapolis, MN 55417
• North Regional Library: 1315 Lowry Ave. N, Minneapolis, MN 55411
• Northeast Library: 2200 Central Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55418
• Oxboro Library: 8801 Portland Ave. S, Bloomington, MN 55420
• Ridgedale Library: 12601 Ridgedale Dr., Minnetonka, MN 55305
• Southdale Library: 7001 York Ave. S., Edina, MN 55435
• Walker Library: 2880 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55408
• Washburn Library: 5244 Lyndale Ave., S, Minneapolis, MN 55419
• Westonka Library: Commerce Blvd., Mound, MN 55364

For more information please visit the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office Community Programs