White Bear Lake/NE Metro

At Just Between Friends WBL/Twin Cities NE Metro, giving back is a core part of our mission. Thanks to the generosity of our sellers who donate unsold items, every event creates opportunities to support local families, schools, nonprofits, and community organizations. We believe that families helping families strengthens our entire community, and we are honored to help connect much-needed resources with those who need them most.

Donated clothing, toys, books, coats, household items, and other essentials are distributed through a network of local partners, including Joseph’s Coat, the White Bear Lake Education Foundation, 916 NE Metro Special Education Services, Coco’s Cloth Swap, local Girl Scout troops, area fire departments, the White Bear Area Food Shelf, and the White Bear Lake Lions Club. These donations provide practical support, comfort, and opportunities for thousands of children and families throughout the Northeast Metro each year.

Our commitment to charitable giving extends beyond our sale events. JBF proudly supports community festivals, school and nonprofit fundraisers, toy and coat drives, and disaster relief efforts both locally and beyond Minnesota. Through the generosity of our consignors and shoppers, we continue to make a meaningful difference—one family, one donation, and one community at a time.