Fill The Truck
Hosting a "Fill The Truck" event is so easy and can make a great contribution to your community! Just choose a date/time for the truck(s) to show up at your specified location and we will collect donated items for The Salvation Army Thrift Store.
Did you know that all profits support community programs helping those most in need? Most people don't realize how donating unused clothes, household goods, and furniture can translate into dollars for food and shelter for someone who needs that assistance. The Thrift Store is able to take a wide variety of material donations - even unusable clothing and shoes! For example, unusable shoes can be sold to wholesale vendors for 10 cents a pound!
Who Can Participate?
- Churches
- Businesses
- Schools
- Service Clubs
- Neighborhoods (hold this instead of a local garage sale!)
How Does It Work?
- Contact Kenn Roehl to get on the calendar and receive promotional materials
- Choose an event date
- Promote the event within your group
- Provide support volunteers on the day of the event (optional)
- The Salvation Army truck will be parked where you would like and staff will be there to assist with donation reception
- Donation receipts will be available for those who request one
Upcoming Fill The Truck Events:
Past-event Hosts:
| Adamson Motors |
Home Federal Savings Bank
& C.O. Brown Insurance Agency |
| Autumn Ridge Church |
Hy-Vee North |
| Berean Community Church |
Living Stone Church |
| Bethany United Methodist Church |
Mayo High School Key Club |
| Calvary E-Free Church |
Mt. Olive Lutheran Church |
| Christ Community Church |
Pax Christi Parish |
| Christ Lutheran Church |
People of Hope Lutheran Church |
| The Congregational Church |
Perkins Family Restaurants |
| Cornerstone E-Free Church |
Pharmaceutical Specialties |
| Crosswinds Church |
Pleasant Valley E-Free Church (Winona) |
| Cub Scout Pack 101 |
Premier Banks |
| Emmaunuel Baptist Church |
Prosthetic Laboratories |
| Gloria Dei Lutheran Church |
Sterling State Bank |
| High Pointe Apartments |
Rochester CareFest |
| HiMEC Inc. |
WalMart North |
Your tax-deductible donations do so much good, like:
- Provide medical & dental help to the underinsured.
- Provide affordable shopping.
- Give aid to local disaster victims.
- Support over a dozen local programs!
What donations are acceptable?
- Clothing - all kinds, including shoes and accessories. Even unusable items!
- Household - gently used items such as towels sheets, curtains, throw rugs, etc.
- Bric-a-brac - all kinds of items you would find in the kitchen and bathrooms, nick-knacks, pictures, books, toys, games, baskets, sporting goods, tools, etc.
- Small Appliances & Electronics - all items that are in good working order.
(Note--We do not have facilities to repair broken or non-working items.)
- Furniture - all gently used furniture without unsightly stains, rips or odors.
Sorry, we cannot accept the following:
-- Used appliances (stoves, fridges, etc.) -- Televisions, Console Stereos, VCRs
-- Computers & Typewriters -- Microwaves
-- Humidifiers -- Swing sets
-- Ping pong tables -- Air conditioners
-- Waterbeds & waterbed frames -- Wet or mildewed clothing
-- Exercise equipment -- Pool tables
-- Baby furniture & Infant car seats -- Automobile seats & tires
-- Pianos & Organs -- Carpet, Screens, or doors
-- Plumbing fixtures -- Broken or unusable furniture
-- Other items deemed not saleable by staff
Ready to host an event or get more info?
Email Kenn Roehl (Event Coordinator) or call him at (507) 993-0815.
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