At the Anoka Area Chamber of Commerce, we understand that the need in our community is great, but so is the heart of our members. Time and time again, you show up to give, volunteer, and support one another. We’re proud to serve as a connector — linking those who need help with those who want to make a difference.
Below you’ll find a list of local organizations, their current top needs, and resources available for individuals and families seeking food, mental health support, or employment assistance. Please take a moment to share this information on your social media or with your networks — together, we can make a meaningful impact.
ACBC Food Shelf & Clothing
Our Mission is to provide food, clothing and resources to Anoka County residents in need while maintaining the dignity of those we serve.
The best ways to support ACBC at this time are:
- Financial donations (we have improved purchasing power with strategic purchasing options)
- Food donations (top 5)
- Canned tuna
- Cereal
- Pasta
- Rice
- Infant formula
- Hygiene/household donations (top 5)
- Toilet paper
- Body/hand soap
- Feminine hygiene
- Incontinence pads
- Cleaning supplies
- Volunteering
- With the increased hours/appointments/programming, we need to increase our volunteer needs. It takes many hands!
- Coat /winter wear donations
Stepping Stone Emergency Housing
Our Mission is to support Individuals 18 and over who are experiencing homelessness by accelerating growth of available shelter that brings education and solutions to our homeless response.
Top Needs:
- Monetary Contributions
- Hygiene products for men and women
- Dry foods/ dry goods
- Warm mittens and gloves
- Donate a meal
- Volunteer
For more information on Donations, please contact shvonne.johnson@steppingstoneeh.org or 763.323.7006
HOPE 4 Youth
Serves Youth ages 16 – 24 who are currently or on the verge of experiencing homelessness
Top Immediate Needs/Ways for Chamber Members to Support
- Collect Essential Food Items of Support
- Financial Support for Youth Programing
- Join the Out of the Cold Event
- Arrange a Pizza Meal Delivery for Dinner
For more information contact Mari Dahlke, mdahlke@hope4youthmn.org or 763.323.2066 ext 118
Granny’s Closet
Granny’s Closet is a local, non-profit organization working to improve the quality of life for seniors and adults with disabilities in Anoka and Sherburne County, Minnesota. We do this by partnering with local agencies to provide their clients with personal care items, clothing and household goods, all free of charge.
Top immediate needs include:
- Financial donations are our top need
- Cleaning supplies (dish soap, general cleaners, mops, brooms, vacuums)
- Personal care items (shampoo, conditioner, body soap, deodorant, etc)
- Kitchen goods (pots , pans, everyday plates, silverware, glasses, cooking utensils)
Donation drop off information or 651.363.4867
Havens for Heroes
Haven for Heroes, founded in December of 2018, is a stand-alone, non-profit, substance and alcohol-free board and lodging facility, that provides recovery and transitional housing to service members and veterans.
Top Needs include:
- Monetary donations
- Food donations
- Meal donations
- Volunteers
For more information, please contact hello@haven4heroesmn.org or 763.600.6142