Sharing and Caring Hands has a clothing closet and, while supplies last, new shoes, diapers, household items and ID or birth-certificate vouchers. Ask in person Monday to Thursday at 10am or noon; the page also lists shorter request windows, so call (612) 338-4640 to confirm.
Verified Oct 27 · sharingandcaringhands.org
Catch: Only for: people in need; items while supplies last
The Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge lends binoculars, snowshoes and explorer backpacks free through its outdoor equipment lending program. Borrow them at the Bloomington visitor center during open hours (Wednesday to Sunday, 10am to 5pm) to explore the refuge trails.
Saint Paul Public Library lends passes that get you and your family into any Minnesota state park with no entry fee, for a seven-day loan. Passes sit at eight library locations; they can't be put on hold or moved between branches, so check the catalog for one on the shelf.
Verified Oct 27 · sppl.org
Catch: Library card required · No holds: pick one up at a branch that has it
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