Basic Needs Thrift Shop

Basic Needs Inc. is a nonprofit organization founded in 1996 that operates a community-based thrift shop in Cottage Grove, Minnesota, accepting donated goods like clothing, furniture, and household items for sale to the public and distribution to those in need through local agency vouchers. Operating with paid staff and volunteers, the thrift shop supports Basic Needs’ broader mission to provide barrier-free access to food and essential resources for South Washington County residents, with all revenue reinvested directly into community programming.