$1 Donated = 10lbs of food
Your gift today will make ALL the difference to a neighbor in need!
SACA Food Shelf and Thrift Store is here to provide food and resources to those in need while empowering dignity and independence. In order to fulfill our mission we need you, our donors and volunteers, to help make sure all of neighbors are fed and have access to needed services. For every dollar donated, SACA is able to purchase at least 10lbs of food.
Your donation can have an immediate impact! Consider donating monthly to help support the many programs of SACA, Make a recurring donation here.
All donations to SACA Food Shelf and Thrift Store are tax-deductible. We are a tax exempt, nonprofit organization under the provisions of Internal Revenue Code section 501(c)(3). SACA’s Federal ID Number (EIN) is 41-1272131
Help Stock the Shelves
We appreciate your support by stocking the shelves in the Food Market and in the thrift store. Every donation to to SACA Food Shelf helps feed neighbors facing food insecurity. Most needed items are listed below.
Food Items
Tomato & Pasta Sauce Top 5 Item
Soup (Chicken Noodle & Ramen)
Cooking Oil
Condiments (Salad dressing, BBQ, etc)
Canned Meals (Ravioli, stews, chili)
White & Brown Rice
Peanut Butter
Baking Mixes (brownies or cakes)
Coffee (Ground or k-Cups)
Canned Fruit (Peaches, Pears & Mixed)
Baking Ingredients (Flour & Sugar)
Canned Vegetables (Low Sodium)
Large Juice (Shelf Stable)
Personal Items
Shampoo
Conditioner
Adult Diapers (Most Needed: M & L)
Baby Diapers (Most Needed: 3-6)
Baby Wipes
Laundry Detergent
Dish Soap
Thrift Store Items
We accept all gently used or new
Clothing & Shoes for all ages
Kitchen items
Home décor
Please NO furniture, large appliances, electronics, cribs or children car seats.
Online Donation Platforms
There are many ways to donate online to SACA Food Shelf and Thrift Store. Below are a few options
PayPal Giving Fund
PayPal Giving Fund is a great way to donate to SACA with out the fees. The platform is powered by PayPal and allows one-time donations.
GiveMN.org
GiveMN.org is Minnesota’s giving platform on Give to the Max and throughout the year. Make one-time or recurring donations to SACA.
PayPal
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Use your Paypal account or bank card to make one-time and recurring donations to SACA Food Shelf.
More Ways to Give
Donate by U.S Mail
Send in your donation via U.S. Mail by making your check payable to SACA Food Shelf and mail to:
SACA Food Shelf & Thrift Store
627 38th Ave NE
Columbia Heights, MN 55421
Workplace Matching Gifts
Your employer may offer a matching gift program that could double or even triple the value of your gift. Please contact your Human Resources representative to learn more about your company's matching gift policy.
Become a Business Partner
Our business partners invest in our community by making cash donations, sponsoring events, or gifting an in-kind service. Want to partner with SACA? Please email Dave Rudolph at DaveR@SACAFoodshelf.org.
Memorials or Honoraria
A gift in memory of a friend or loved one is a wonderful way to memorialize a special person in your life while helping to support the community. Be sure to include the complete name(s) of the person(s) being honored or remembered, and the address of those who should be notified
Planned Giving & Legacy Gifts
A giving legacy, laid out in a succession plan, is an effective way to ensure assets in your account continue to reflect the values and passions important to you. . Some planned gifts give a certain dollar amount or percentage of their estate.
IRA Charitable Rollover
The IRA Charitable Rollover law allows individuals 70½ or older to give up to $100,000 directly from their IRA to qualified charities without paying federal income tax on the withdrawal. It is advised to discuss the details with a financial advisor before distributing funds to a nonprofit.
Gifts of Stock
Make a bigger impact by donating long-term appreciated securities, including stock, bonds, and mutual funds, directly to charity. Compared with donating cash, or selling your appreciated securities and contributing the after-tax proceeds, you may be able to automatically increase your gift and your tax deduction.
If you are interested in one or more of these donation options and have more questions, please contact us at info@SACAfoodshelf.org or 763.789.2444.
Support SACA while Shopping Online
Shop our Walmart Charity Registry
Buy groceries for community homebound seniors and disable neighbors from our Walmart Sparkgood registry. All items ship directly to SACA Food Shelf.
Shop our Target Charity Registry
You can now shop our online Target Charity Registry from the comfort of your home and have it shipped directly to SACA. Note that free shipping is on orders over $35.
