In-kind Contributions
Personal Protective Equipment
- Masks
- Respirators
- Face Shields
- Safety Glasses
- Gowns
- Gloves
- Hand Sanitizer/Foam
We request that all donated items are in their original packaging.
For more information contact: [email protected]

Homemade Masks
Homemade Masks: Help us extend our supply of medical-grade surgical masks for direct patient care with your donation of handmade masks.
Find our approved pattern and other resources here.
Homemade masks can be mailed to:
Hennepin Healthcare Foundation
701 Park Avenue, LSB3, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Volunteer time creating homemade masks may qualify for a match by your employer. Check with your HR department. If needed, our tax identification number is 41-0845733.

Nonperishable Food Items
Nourishing our healthcare heroes with food support is a welcome gesture of gratitude. To keep everyone safe, we ask that you adhere to our food safety and infection prevention requirements. Please note, we are a large organization. Our hospital and clinics are made up of several buildings and locations with over 2,000 employees onsite on any day. We request donations at or above 100 items. These guidelines also help us distribute food in a safe and appropriate manner.
Contact [email protected] for more information or call 612-873-6090.
What we can accept:
• Nonperishable items
• Individually wrapped
• Made in a commercial kitchen by licensed providers
• Quantities of 100 or more
What we cannot accept:
• Hot foods
• Frozen items like ice cream, anything that will melt or requires refrigeration
• Homemade food and beverages
• Food served buffet style
• Food that requires preparation in any way

