Aid resources · Laundry help

Laundry help and pickup options

Compare free wash events and volunteer pickup, wash, dry, and fold support in the South Metro and nearby Twin Cities.

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Compare whether the option is drop-in, appointment-based, or pickup-based.
Check what each program covers before scheduling.
Use the best-fit option based on transportation, urgency, and household size.

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Choose based on your access, urgency, and household size

How to choose the right option

There are two types of laundry support on this page:

Free wash events: you bring your laundry to a laundromat during a set window. Drop-in, no appointment needed.
Free pickup and return: a volunteer picks up, washes, folds, and returns your laundry to you. Better if you have limited transportation.

If you're in Dakota County, start with Kaposia Laundry Aid (pickup) or First Presbyterian / Laundry Love (wash event).

Free wash events

Drop-in laundromat events. Bring your laundry during the window.

Drop-in · Every 2nd Thursday

First Presbyterian SSP & Laundry Love

Free laundry program at Clothesline Laundromat. First come, first served during the event window, or contact the program manager to arrange an appointment outside the regular schedule.

Where: Clothesline Laundromat, 1838 Oakdale Ave, West Saint Paul, MN

When: Every 2nd Thursday, 5:00–7:00 p.m.

What's covered: 2 free washes and 2 free 40-minute dryer sessions per household, plus complimentary detergent.

Contact program manager to arrange

Free pickup and return

Volunteer-run service. They pick up, wash, fold, and return your laundry.

Pickup service · Dakota County focus

Kaposia Laundry Aid

Free volunteer-run laundry pickup, wash, dry, fold, and return. They will reach out within a few days of your request to schedule pickup, contactless or in-person based on your preference.

Where: Pickup arranged after you submit a request.

When: Scheduled with you after request submission.

What's covered: Pickup, wash, dry, fold, and return. Laundry in trash bags may be returned in reusable cloth bags when possible.

Website · Request service

Pickup service · Twin Cities metro

The People's Laundry MPLS

Free volunteer-run laundry help, which may include pickup/drop-off and clothing support.

Service area note: This is a Minneapolis/St. Paul resource and is not the go-to option for Dakota County requests. Confirm coverage via the request form before scheduling.

Where: Twin Cities metro. Coverage varies; confirm via request form.

When: Not posted consistently. Use the request form or email to confirm timing.

What's covered: Laundry assistance. Details depend on current capacity and volunteer availability.

Request service · Email · Volunteer sign-up

What to expect

Tips for using laundry support services

Before you go or request

Sort and bag laundry by load before pickup or drop-in.
Confirm detergent is provided. Most programs supply it, but it's worth checking.
For pickup programs, expect a few days' lead time between your request and the pickup date.
Note any fragile or special-care items so volunteers know.

If a program's capacity is full, ask to be added to a waitlist or try another option on this page.