Free Supply Store
Shop free, with dignity
Set up like a real store, minus the price tags. Veterans and immediate family shop monthly for clothing, hygiene, blankets, boots, and coats.
From a free store stocked like a retail shop to a five-week course in post-traumatic growth, every program is built to restore dignity — not hand out charity.
Every program at ETS is free to veterans and their immediate families, and most run out of the Veterans Resource & Empowerment Center in south Minneapolis. You don't need an appointment to belong here — you just need to walk in the door.
Set up like a real store, minus the price tags. Veterans and immediate family shop monthly for clothing, hygiene, blankets, boots, and coats.
Weekly classes and peer groups inside the VREC — recovery, skills, creativity, and fellowship. No experience required.
A course for veterans pursuing post-traumatic growth — building character, keeping agreements, and becoming the best version of themselves.
A simple pathway that connects veterans and their families to the right resources and providers — fast.
Cardio, rowing, a smith machine, free weights, and yoga mats — open weekdays in the VREC, no membership required.
A 6–12 month paid position with weekly life- and career-coaching, building toward full-time employment.
Most ETS services are for veterans and their immediate family members, and require proof of veteran status (a DD‑214, VA card, or military ID). Not sure if you qualify or where to start? Pop smoke and we'll help.
Every dollar keeps the store stocked, the classes running, and the doors open and free for the veterans who count on them.