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Financial Donations
Donate by Phone
Please call (507)405-5653
Donate by Mail
Front & Center, Inc.
P.O. Box 1311
Eyota, MN 55934
* You may designate in the memo the intent of your donation. Please write checks to Front & Center Inc.
Thank you, in advance, for your generosity!Donate ONLINE through
- GiveMN via Mighty Causes https://www.givemn.org/organization/Front-And-Center-Ministires
- You may also set up recurring monthly donations here
- Thrivent https://thriventcharitable.thrivent.com/giving/make-gift
- Pay Pal https://www.paypal.com/fundraiser/charity/4338782
- Log into Pay Pal if you have an account, otherwise you will be prompted to create a free Pay Pal account
- GiveMN via Mighty Causes https://www.givemn.org/organization/Front-And-Center-Ministires
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Other Ways to Donate
Donate in Honor/In Memory with a Tribute Gift
Honor a loved one or celebrate a special occasion with a tribute gift.Employer/Matching Gifts
Double your impact. Find out if your company matches gifts.Food & Fund Drives
Host a virtual or traditional Food & Fund drive.Donate from Your IRA
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Food Donations
Non-perishable donations may be dropped off any time at Eyota Food Pantry and Thrift Store in the storage benches in front of the building. Perishables may be dropped off during open hours. For large quantities, please call (507)405-5653 to arrange delivery.
We currently need: For the most up-to-date current needs, please check our Facebook Page or use your smartphone to view the Food Pantry's Amazon account QR code.
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Thrift DonationsDonations may be brought in during open hours, however donations larger than 25 items are preferred to be donated on Thursdays between 3-6pm when more staff are available. Please call 507-405-0819 to make arrangements for large thrift store donations.
Thrift on Front Donation Guidelines
ITEMS ACCEPTED DURING OPEN HOURS ONLY.
Everything must be in GOOD CONDITION, where you would purchase it for yourself or your family.
Drop-offs are preferred on Thursdays 3-6 pm when there are more volunteers available to process the items.
Donations of over 25 items should be pre-arranged so there are staff available to assist.
NOTHING should be left outside during closed hours except non-perishable food in the black benches.
NO FURNITURE. We don’t have the space.
ELECTRIC ITEMS with some exceptions
Items we ACCEPT:
Clothing and Shoes (children's and adult items: gently used and ready for new owners)
Accessories (Hats, Gloves, Scarves, Ties, Purses, Wallets, Backpacks, Belts, Jewelry)
Household Items (kitchen items, dishes, glassware, home décor, collectible antiques, knick-knacks, new or new condition countertop appliances may be accepted)
Games, puzzles, and smaller toys
Linens (sheets, blankets, towels, curtains)
Books
Items we DO NOT ACCEPT:
Mattresses, box springs
Cribs, car seats, strollers, or items designed for babies to sit in
Furniture, lamps, large appliances, dehumidifiers, dresser mirrors
Televisions, computers, printers, shredders, CD players, speakers, and gaming systems
Large Electronic appliances (power tools, freezers, refrigerators)
Carpet rolls or construction scrap
Hazardous waste or chemicals
Firearms, stun guns, or firearm accessories
Out-of-season clothing or holiday decorations
CDs and DVDs
(Revised 1/27/26)