Question 1

What are your hours of operation?

Accepted Answer

We are open Mondays and Wednesdays 9:00 am to 4:30 pm, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 9:00 am - 3:30 pm. We are closed Saturdays and Sundays.

Question 2

When are your donation days?

Accepted Answer

Our Unique Finds thrift store donation days are Mondays 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Wednesdays 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm and Fridays 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.    We accept food donations on our Marketplace side any time during our buisness hours.

Question 3

Where does your food come from?

Accepted Answer

Our primary food source comes from the Channel One Food Bank in Rochester, MN. We also recieve donations from generous area businesses such as Costco, Hy-vee, Kwik Trip, Target, Walmart, Cashwise and Fareway. In addition, area farmers will donate fresh produce during the harvest season. Many food donations do get contributed by our amazing community members. We do ocassionally get miscellaneous delivery trucks.

Question 4

Is it better to donate food or money?

Accepted Answer

Both are appreciated. However, monetary donations allow us to buy approximately 10 times as much food through our food bank in comparison to what you can purchase at the grocery store.

Question 5

Can I get gas cards at Community Pathways?

Accepted Answer

At this time this isn't a service that we are able to offer. We do have access to other area resources that may be able to assist you. Please reach out to us to discuss options.

Question 6

Do you offer hotel vouchers?

Accepted Answer

We do not currently offer hotel vouchers. The Salvation Army as well as St. Vincent DePaul are great places to contact for this service. On ocassion Transitional Housing may also be able to assist you.   The Salvation Army - (507) 455 - 2023 St. Vincent DePaul - (507) 451 - 5319 Transitional Housing ( 507) 446 - 9315

Question 7

What food donations do you need?

Accepted Answer

We are in need of condiments and spices! Salt, pepper, garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, nutmeg, and baking powder. Additionally we need, bbq sauce, pickles, olives, mayo, salad dressing and convenience items ike beef stew and elbow macaroni.

Question 8

Do you always get the same things?

Accepted Answer

Our inventory can change daily. We get a large variety of items and cannot guarantee that the same items will be available.

Question 9

Are there limitations on what I can take?

Accepted Answer

While we don't place a many limiations on our items, we do have a few. You will find that our meat, and dairy will have signage indicating the amounts you should expect to take. We want to ensure that all of our members have access to healthy and balanced foods that will meet their nutrional needs.

Question 10

I have dietary restrictions. Can I stiil come get food?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely! Community Pathways' Marketplace is proud to operate a choice model. This means that our members have the ability to choose any nutritional food items that will satisy their needs as well as be in line with any dietary restrictions they may have.

Question 11

My roomate and I would like to sign up for services. Can we sign up individually if we live together?

Accepted Answer

If both parties live at the same address then they would be considered a household and therefore must register together as one family unit.

Question 12

Do I have to come on a specific day?

Accepted Answer

No! You may come any day of the week during our business hours that works best with your schedule. Please note that visits are still only once a week. Please plan accordingly.

Question 13

What is the stipend for? How much will I be given?

Accepted Answer

The stipend you recieve is for our Unique Finds thrift store. Unqiue finds has an amazing array of items that rotates daily! It will cover most clothing and household items apart from anything marked as cash only. The allotment will be determined by number of persons living in the household.

Question 14

I'm interested in volunteering! How do I sign up?

Accepted Answer

Wonderful! Thank you so much for your interest. Please complete this form. Our Operations Manager will contact you to discuss next steps.

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