Find a donation barrel!
During the holiday gift drive season, Gifts for Seniors places over 60 blue donation barrels at drop-off locations across the Twin Cities metro. Find the location nearest to you, check what to bring, and drop off your gifts!
How to donate
Check the item list. Review what Gifts for Seniors needs this season before you shop or pack.
Find your location. Use the map above to find the barrel nearest to you. Check individual pins for site hours where available.
Drop off your gifts. Bring new, unwrapped items during the location's posted hours. Look for the blue barrel.
2026 Holiday Season Wish List
New and unwrapped gifts for older adults
Comfy clothing - sweaters, long-sleeved shirts, athleisure, fleece, sweats - cardigans and full zips are easiest for dressing, bigger sizes are most needed, but all styles and sizes are greatly welcomed so be sure to shop the sales for deals!
Winter wear - warm coats, boots, hats, scarves, and gloves - sets are appreciated
Bathrobes, sleepwear, and loungewear sets – all sizes needed, especially plus+
Hard-soled, nonslip house slippers – for a safe, new spring in their step!
Minnesota professional sports and college teams jerseys and other branded gifts
Bathroom towel sets (bath/hand/washcloth), spa products, and accessories
Bedding sheet sets, blankets, and pillows (all sizes, queen is most popular)
Heated electric blankets, heating pads, and muscle massaging gifts for comfort
Kitchenware items – cook utensil sets, food storage container sets, flatware, etc.
Kitchen towel sets with hot pads, oven mitts, sponges, soap, and other decor
Small appliances: countertop microwaves, filtered coffee makers/single cup coffee makers with pods, electric tea kettles, toasters, toaster ovens, pizza ovens, sandwich and quesadilla makers, egg cookers, indoor grills, bottle/can/jar openers, juicers/blenders/mixers/choppers, instant pots, rice cookers, woks, slow cookers/crockpots, air fryers, humidifiers/misters, handheld vacuums, etc.
Alarm clock radios with BIG numbers, reading assistance items, and binoculars
Small electronics – music players, movie players, headphones, tablets, e-readers, robotic companion pets, games, and massagers to soothe aches and pains
Entertainment - music, movies, audio and reading books, boardgames, and artwork
Activity: LARGE print word finds, crossword puzzles, sudoku, meditation coloring books with colored pens/pencils, craft kits, knitting/crocheting, paint by number sets, greeting card sets with mailing stamps, bird feeders and seed
Cuddlers – super soft baby dolls, teddy bears, stuffed cats and dogs to hold
Pet bundles - toys, canned cat food, dog treats
Personal care items – shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, lotion, soap, shaving, toothbrushes, paste, scents (perfume/cologne/air), nail care kits, and spa sets
Personal care electronics – electric toothbrushes, shavers, clippers, heating pads
Beverage gift sets - coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and accessories
Special treat sets - box or tin candy, nuts, chocolate and other snack bundles
Basic needs gift cards (Target, Walmart, CVS, Cub Foods, Aldi and other stores)
Restaurant, gas, entertainment, and other useful gift cards to bring joy
Prefer to shop online?
Browse the Gifts for Seniors wish lists and send gifts directly. No drop-offs required!
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