Mission Outpost
Mission Outpost
Mission Outpost is a resource hub providing food, clothing, kitchen items, linens, hygiene items, furniture, and many other community resources. Every year Mission Outpost supports thousands of people in our community with the help of hundreds of volunteers and countless donations.
Directions: Prince of Peace is near the Ridges Hospital and a block southeast of the Nicollet/McAndrews intersection. Please park in the small parking lot on the south side of the Prince of Peace building. Enter through the Mission Outpost door #8, located on the southwest side of the building, near the cross tower.
Hours:
Monday 4:00 – 6:00 pm
Tuesday 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Wednesday 4:00 – 6:00 pm
Thursday 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Salvation Army 360 Community Center is also located in our building. In addition to food shelf support, Salvation Army offers financial assistance programs. If you live in Dakota, Scott or Carver County call 952-767-3901 for more information.
Food, Clothing, Hygiene and Household Items
Appointments are required. To schedule an appointment call 952-898-9311. Leave a voicemail message and a volunteer will call back in the order calls are received.
Our grocery store-style environment allows you to choose approximately 3 days of food that best meet your family’s preferences. Mission Outpost guests are invited to shop one time per month. All guests must register at their first visit and renew annually. All addresses welcome.
Partnerships between Mission Outpost and local grocery stores provide fresh, unused grocery store food to use in our food shelf. Each day, food is picked up from grocery stores, sorted by our volunteers, and picked out by shoppers to take home. Considering this, we never know what we will have that day. To ensure that everyone has a chance to shop for various food, we limit how much you can choose of each item.
Because some of the food Mission Outpost uses cannot be sold by grocery stores, the expiration, best by, or use by date might be closer than you are typically used to seeing. But the good news is that these dates don’t necessarily mean that the food is bad. These date labels are guidelines for how long food is good for after the package date. Please use your best judgement, if food tastes, smells, or looks off, don’t eat it.
Our free clothing closet and household items are not open to the public, rather they are only accessible during a food shelf appointment. The variety of selections are based solely on the donations received from the community.
Community Resource Center
Volunteers will help to navigate community and county resources, assisting guests with needs beyond food and clothing. View our Community Resource Center brochure below for commonly suggested services and programs.
No appointment is necessary to meet with the Resource Center; walk in anytime during regular Mission Outpost hours.
Contact the Resource Center: 952-898-9394 or [email protected] for assistance.
Mission Outpost Connect
Mission Outpost has trained volunteers ready to assist those who are overwhelmed and struggling to resolve issues they’re facing alone. Look at our Mission Outpost Connect brochure to learn more about this voluntary program that matches those in need of help with a screened and trained volunteer. Complete the intake form on your own or with a staff member.
Free Tax Preparation (Seasonal)
Tax appointments are available only on Tuesdays, February – April. Schedule an appointment below. We cannot offer a waitlist option. Please contact MN Department of Revenue at 1-800-657-3989 for suggestions about other free tax sites if our availability doesn’t fit your schedule or when our appointments are full.
Furniture
Mission Outpost Furniture Ministry serves Dakota County communities south of the river. All furniture donations must be arranged through the furniture staff. The furniture ministry is looking for twin, full or queen-sized mattresses and box springs (newer than 8 years), as well as living room furniture, dining room tables and chairs. If you have items to donate, would like to volunteer in the furniture ministry, or need furniture, please call 952-898-9310.
Donate to Mission Outpost
Mission Outpost accepts seasonal clothing, basic kitchen items, linens, non-perishable food and hygiene items.
Mission Outpost does not accept home decor, baby equipment, toys, out of season clothing, and electronics at any time.
Donations may be dropped off in donation carts at Door #1 or #8. Financial donations can be made online at popmn.org/give.
DONATION CENTER HOURS:
Mondays | 8:30 am – 6:30 pm (Volunteer available to assist with larger quantities from 9:00 am – noon.)
Tuesdays | 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Wednesdays | 8:30 am – 6:30 pm (Volunteer available to assist with larger quantities from 9:00 am – noon.)
Thursdays | 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
CURRENT MISSION OUTPOST NEEDS:
We are always looking for non-perishable food items, diapers and wipes.
Currently, our most needed items include: Paper Products, Dish Soap, Napkins, Cooking Oil and Laundry Detergent
Serve in Mission Outpost
If you are looking for a meaningful way to help individuals and families in the community, consider serving in Mission Outpost. Find different serving opportunities within Mission Outpost and how to get started by clicking here.
