Basic Needs Inc.
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Community OrganizationsRetail Home Goods & Furnishings
Hours:
Thrift Shop: M–F 10:30–5:30, Sat 10:30–4, Sun 12–4 Food Market: M, T, Th, F 10:30–3; Wed 10:30–5:30
Driving Directions:
Thrift Shop: 6990 80th Street South, Ste. 200, Cottage Grove, MN 55016
Food Market: 8475 East Point Douglas Road, Ste. 106, Cottage Grove, MN 55016
About Us
Basic Needs Inc. provides barrier-free access to fresh, nutritious food and essential resources for residents of South Washington County. Our Basic Needs Food Market in Cottage Grove offers a welcoming, choice-based shopping experience where anyone can select groceries at no cost—no income requirements, no paperwork, just community care. Our Thrift Shop provides affordable, high-quality clothing, household items, and more, while also serving as a voucher hub for people in crisis to receive what they need immediately.
Founded in 1996, Basic Needs Inc. began as a small community thrift shop and has since expanded into a cornerstone resource center, connecting neighbors to food access, affordable shopping, and social service referrals that promote stability and dignity.
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