Families across the Twin Cities—including members of our own YMCA of the North team—are facing urgent challenges accessing food, supplies, and essential services. Safety concerns and sudden disruptions have left many households without income or the ability to leave home.

In response, Y staff are stepping in, assessing immediate needs and delivering critical resources directly to families while protecting their safety and dignity.

How You Can Help Right Now

Your support today helps us respond quickly and compassionately when our community members and neighbors need it most. You can help by clicking the Donate Now button above to make a donation to support immediate relief efforts.

Additionally, you can drop off essential items at one of our designated YMCA donation locations: 

 

 

  • Blaisdell YMCA, 3335 Blaisdell Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55408
  • Burnsville YMCA, 13850 Portland Ave S, Burnsville, MN 55337
  • Emma B. Howe YMCA, 8950 Springbrook Dr NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55433
  • Howe Northeast Family YMCA, 2304 NE Jackson Street, Minneapolis, MN 55418
  • Hudson YMCA, 2211 Vine St, Hudson, WI 54016
  • Maplewood YMCA Community Center, 2100 White Bear Ave, Maplewood, MN 55109
  • New Hope YMCA, 7601 N 42nd Ave, New Hope, MN 55427
  • Ridgedale YMCA, 12301 Ridgedale Dr, Minnetonka, MN 55305
  • Shoreview YMCA, 3760 Lexington Ave N, Shoreview, MN 55126
  • Southdale YMCA, 7355 York Ave S, Edina, MN 55435
  • St. Paul Eastside YMCA, 875 Arcade St, St Paul, MN 55106
  • St. Paul Midway YMCA, 1761 University Ave W, St Paul, MN 55104
  • White Bear Area YMCA, 2100 Orchard Ln, White Bear Lake, MN 55110
  • Woodbury YMCA, 2175 Radio Dr, Woodbury, MN 55125

Items most needed include:

Most Urgent Needs: Food, Baby Supplies, Personal Care Items, Pet Food


Items in need are: non-perishable food (cereal, canned fruit, pasta, pasta sauce, complete shelf-stable meals, rice, dry beans, jarred baby food, toddler snacks), baby items (diapers, wipes, formula, diaper rash cream, jarred baby food), household items (dish soap, sponges, toilet paper, paper towels, laundry soap), personal care items (tampons, pads, soap, shampoo, conditioner, deodorant), activity kits for kids, Instacart gift cards, gas gift cards, and pet food and treats.

Our goal is to care for our community while also keeping our participants and teams safe. We remain committed to being a place of belonging, respect, and support for all.