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Basic Needs Inc.

Basic Needs Inc.
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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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Free Community Garden
Free Food Pantries throughout South Washington County
Thrift Shop proceeds go to support families in need