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Holiday Gifts/Toys Programs that provide gifts such as clothing, toys and other items to help low-income individuals and families, older adults, and others who celebrate the holiday. Willmar Salvation Army?- Christmas Shop Sign Up Address: 521 4th Street SW Willmar, MN 56201 Phone: (320) 235-2033 Register:?Online?(select NO for the invitation code) now until October 31 Serves: Residents of Willmar Ages: Call for toy program ages Documents: Picture ID, proof of address (lease agreement, electric, gas, or water bill), children's medical card or school records, and proof of any other adults Description: Provides toys for children.?

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Services available to residents of Carver County are listed below. If a service only serves residents of parts of Carver County, that information is noted in the service. Holiday Gift/Toys Programs that provide gifts such as clothing, toys, and other items to help low-income individuals and families, older adults, and others who celebrate the holiday. CAP Agency - Hope for the Holidays Toy Program Hope for the Holidays Hotline: (952)402-9873 Email: Maritza Real at [email protected] Serves: Residents of Carver, Dakota, and Scott counties who are current clients of CAP Agency's programs Scott County Eligibility: Must participate and utilize CAP's Food Shelf or utilize the Energy Assistance Program (EAP) for families with children ages birth - 18. Carver and Dakota Eligibility: Must participate and utilize the Energy Assistance Program (EAP) for families with children ages birth - 18. - Intake: Call CAP Agency case worker or the Hope for the Holiday Hotline about the toy program. Visit website to fill out form to sign up for the toy distribution program at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfvOrWOnIm8t4ts31u7KuYfJ5_3-bQp6owEq9txt1fxhTtC9Q/viewform. Registration: Starts October 29 and until full Documents: Proof of participation in CAP's Food Shelf or Energy Assistance Program (EAP) Distribution: Toy distribution dates and times will be emailed to families once they have registered Description: Holiday toy program for current clients of CAP Agency

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Services available to residents of Nobles County are listed below. If a service only serves residents of parts of Nobles County, that information is noted in the service. Holiday Gifts/Toys Programs that provide gifts such as clothing, toys and other items to help low-income individuals and families, older adults, and others who celebrate the holiday. Nobles County Toys for Tots Phone: (507)544-8346 Dan Harrington Serves: Residents of Nobles County Eligibility: Families with children ages birth - 18 Registration: Monday, September 15th, 2025 - Monday, November 24th, 2025 - Intake: - Application can be picked up and dropped off at Walgreens in Worthington (1321 Oxford St, Worthington, MN 56187) - Mailed to the address provided on the application - Scanned and emailed to [email protected] - Apply online at https://adrian-mn.toysfortots.org/local-coordinator-sites/lco-sites/local-toy-request-single-form.aspx. Applicants will receive responses Monday, December 1st, 2025 - Wednesday, December 10th, 2025 Make sure you put a working phone number, or email address on the application. Distribution: Friday, December 12th, 2025 8 am - 6 pm. Approved applicants will be notified by mail with their information on where, when, and time to pick up toys 1 week before distribution. Description: Provides aged appropriate toys for children. Only make request to one distribution center.

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Holiday Gifts/Toys Programs that provide gifts such as clothing, toys and other items to help low-income individuals and families, older adults, and others who celebrate the holiday. Mankato Toys for Tots Address: Mankato National Guard Armory, 100 Martin Luther King Jr Drive, Mankato, MN 56001 Phone: (507)514-7131 (This is an unmanned hotline, but the messages are checked throughout each business day) Serves: Residents of Blue Earth, Nicollet, Le Sueur, and Waseca counties Eligibility: Families with children ages birth - 14. Grandparents who have full guardianship of the children can request toys. Registration: October 15th - December 7th - Intake: Call or visit website for online application. Fill out the application. Some information may or may not be required. Incomplete or inaccurate information can impact a family's ability to complete their request. Distribution: 8 am - 12 noon Saturday, December 13. If families attend a distribution event that they have not been approved and assigned to they WILL NOT receive toys. NO EXCEPTIONS. Description: Provides two toys, one large and one small. Only make request to one distribution center.

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Services available to residents of Steele County are listed below. If a service only serves residents of parts of Steele County, that information is noted in the service. Holiday Gifts/Toys Programs that provide gifts such as clothing, toys and other items to help low-income individuals and families, older adults, and others who celebrate the holiday. Steele County Toys For Tots - Address: PO Box 199 Owatonna, MN 55060 - Email: [email protected] - Serves: Residents of Steele County - Eligibility: Children ages 15 and younger as of Wednesday, December 31st, 2025. School-aged children must be attending school or be home-schooled. - Registration: Applications must be filled out and returned by Friday, November 28th, 2025 - Intake: Visit website https://owatonna-mn.toysfortots.org/local-coordinator-sites/lco-sites/default.aspx?nPageID=0&nPreviewInd=0&nRedirectInd=3 to print an application to apply and see a list of locations to walk in to receive an application. Drop off the application to Owatonna Public Library Children's Area, Minnesota Prairie County Alliance, or Community Pathways of Steele County or mail the application back to: Steele County Toys for Tots/Family To Family PO Box 199 Owatonna, MN 55060 - Documents: When picking up toys, guardians/parents need a photo ID and proof of residency (i.e. phone bill, rent receipt or utility bill). Children need a school grade report (digital or paper), identification card, or lunch receipt - Distribution: Parents will be notified of the date and time for pick-up by email or postal mail. - Description: Provides pre-bagged toys

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Holiday Gifts/Toys Programs that provide gifts such as clothing, toys and other items to help low-income individuals and families, older adults, and others who celebrate the holiday. Mankato Toys for Tots Address: Mankato National Guard Armory, 100 Martin Luther King Jr Drive, Mankato, MN 56001 Phone: (507)514-7131 (This is an unmanned hotline, but the messages are checked throughout each business day) Serves: Residents of Blue Earth, Nicollet, Le Sueur, and Waseca counties Eligibility: Families with children ages birth - 14. Grandparents who have full guardianship of the children can request toys. Registration: October 15th - December 7th - Intake: Call or visit website for online application. Fill out the application. Some information may or may not be required. Incomplete or inaccurate information can impact a family's ability to complete their request. Distribution: 8 am - 12 noon Saturday, December 13. If families attend a distribution event that they have not been approved and assigned to they WILL NOT receive toys. NO EXCEPTIONS. Description: Provides two toys, one large and one small. Only make request to one distribution center.

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Organizations that are seeking individuals who are willing to work on special events that provide opportunities for people to celebrate and enjoy the holiday are listed below. Holiday Related Volunteer Opportunities Organizations that are seeking individuals who are willing to work on special events that provide opportunities for people to celebrate and enjoy the holiday. Head of the Lakes United Way Volunteer Center 424 West Superior Street Suite 402 Duluth, MN 55802 (218)726-4770 Intake: Visit?website Provides information about holiday event volunteer opportunities in the city of Duluth as well as Cook and Lake counties United Way of Southeast Minnesota Volunteer Center 903 West Center Street Suite 100 Rochester, MN 55902 (507)287-2000 Intake: Visit?website Provides information about holiday event volunteer opportunities in Olmsted and Dodge counties United Way of Steele County Volunteer Center Address: 245 18th St SE, Suite 1, Owatonna, MN 55060 Phone: (507)455-1180 Intake: Visit website https://www.unitedwaysteelecounty.org/volunteers-united Provides information about holiday event volunteer opportunities in Steele County

Services listed below are accessible to anyone regardless of where they live. Agencies are listed under the county they are physically located in. Agencies are listed under STATEWIDE if they have multiple locations. Christmas Baskets Programs that distribute food baskets which usually contain a ham, turkey, or other meat and all the trimmings for a Christmas dinner (or vouchers to purchase these items) and occasionally gifts for children or other family member. Holiday Gifts/Toys Programs that provide gifts such as clothing, toys, and other items to help low-income individuals and families, older adults, and others who celebrate the holiday. ANOKA COUNTY Holiday Gifts/Toys Blaine Parks MN - Winter Celebration Event Address: Tom Ryan Park and City Hall Atrium 10801 Town Square Drive NE, Blaine, MN 55449 - Website: https://www.blainemn.gov/4023/Winter-Celebration Serves: Open to all Eligibility: Families with children Intake: Visit website online to register for the Kid Shopping Spree event. Time slot must be selected to register. The event allows children to shop with a personal shopper to pick out gifts. Gifts are low cost and gift wrapping is free. Fees: Gifts range $1 - $15 Distribution: 2 pm - 5:15 pm Sunday, November 30, 2025 Description: A free Winter Celebration event that includes activities for the whole family such as live holiday music, bonfires with s'mores, hot chocolate, live reindeer, a tree lighting ceremony, winter wonderland walk, and a Kid Shopping Spree time for gifts CHISAGO COUNTY Holiday Gift/Toys First United Methodist Church - Children's Christmas Shop Day Address: 30828 Irene Avenue, Lindstrom, MN 55045 Serves: Open to all Intake: Walk in to shop for gifts. Kids can shop for gifts for $1. Limit is 8 gifts per child. Distribution: 10 am - 12:30 pm Saturday, November 15 Fee: $1 per gift Description: Provides an opportunity for children to shop for gifts and gift wrap gifts once they are purchased HENNEPIN COUNTY Christmas Meals StartAnew - Community Christmas Dinner - Address: Faith Deliverance Holiness Church, 1116 Morgan Avenue North, Minneapolis, 55411 - Phone: (612)223-1305 - Serves: Anyone - Intake: Walk in - Distribution: 1:30 pm - 4:45 pm, December 25 - Description: Christmas dinner meal Holiday Gifts/Toy MN Immigrant Movement Address: Minneapolis, MN Phone: (612)246-1149 - Email: [email protected] - Website: https://www.facebook.com/licenciasparatodosmn/?locale=es_LA Serves: Open to all Eligibility: Families with children ages birth - 14 - Registration: 4 pm - 7:30 pm Friday, October 17, 27, and 30; November 7, 14, and 21 Intake: Call for location Documents: Birth certificate, passport or ID, or medical card Distribution: Provded when families register Description: Provides toys for tots MOTHERS - Toys for Tots Program Email: [email protected] Serves: Open to all Registration: October 31 and until full Intake: Register by email. Families should provide the parent's first and last name, address, phone number, the county the family lives in, and if they were referred by an organization or school. Information needed for each child includes, name, age, gender, and what the child would like to receive. Items provided to families are donated from the community. No clothing or gifts available this year. Distribution: Families will receive a follow-up update with a pick-up time and location Description: Provides a holiday Toys for Tot program StartAnew - Youth Holiday Gift Shop Address: Faith Deliverance Holiness Church, 1116 Morgan Avenue North, Minneapolis, 55411 Phone: (612)223-1305 Serves: Anyone Eligibility: Youth ages 3 - 18 - Intake: Apply https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScY6v5E1Ap5e2vdSgBg6FBdPRJa5mxyEGSLwQHOa1Ci5INd9w/viewform Fees: $1 donation per child Distribution: December 19 and 20, Date and time will be provided after registration. Description: Each child can pick gifts for each member of his/her immediate family #YouMatter Minnesota Inc. Address: 13570 Grove Drive, Suite # 101 Maple Grove, MN 55311 Phone: (612)207-7885 Email: [email protected] Website: https://www.youmatterminnesota.org/ Serves: Open to all Eligibility: Parents with children ages birth - 17 Registration: Now until November 22 Intake: Apply https://forms.gle/kguYMFzq3c19Viyq7 Documents: ID Distribution: 12 noon - 5 pm Saturday December 20, location TBD Description: Provides toys for tots, refreshments, family photos, craft and activities, and gift wrapping STEARNS COUNTY Christmas Meals Overcomers International Fellowship, Inc. Dream Center Address: 529 16th Avenue North, St. Cloud, MN 56303 Phone: (320) 656-1550 Serves: Open to all Intake: Walk in Distribution: 12 noon on Thursday, December 25th Description: Providing a Christmas meal and entertainment STATEWIDE Holiday Gifts/Toys 22 Until None - Task Force Kringle Address: 18402 North 19th Avenue Box 370, Phoenix, AZ 85023 Phone: (866)254-9961 Serves: Open to all honorably discharged veterans with a VA disability and their families. Past recipients of the program are not eligible. Eligibility: Application must be submitted by the veteran only using their own contact information. Must have an honorable discharge (DD214 Form 4 required), a 30% or higher VA disability rating, and minor dependents listed in VA Ebenefits (children must be biological or legally adopted). Must show proof of financial hardship not related to legal or criminal issues. Registration: Wednesday, October 1st, 2025 - Friday, October 31st, 2025 - Intake: Visit website https://www.22untilnone.org/task-force-kringle to apply; must be filled out by the veteran only; not by a spouse or anyone else Documents: DD214 Form 4 showing honorable discharge status; SNAP benefits, unemployment statement, Medicare benefits, medical or repair bills, LIHEAP or EBT participation, HUD/HUD-VASH documentation, or bills for catastrophic events or medical expenses demonstrating financial hardship. Incomplete or incorrect documentation will result in rejection. Distribution: Recipients will be notified either Friday, October 31st, 2025, or Saturday, November 1st, 2025. Those not selected will be notified on Saturday, November 1st, 2025. Description: Provides financial assistance to eligible veteran families for holiday gifts purchased through Amazon (includes shipping and taxes). No cash is given. Christmas Baskets Fare for All - Holiday Food Package Address: Sites are located in Anoka, Blue Earth, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Goodhue, Hennepin, McLeod, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Ramsey, Rice, Sherburne, Stearns, Washington, and Wright counties. Visit website for address locations. Phone: (763)450-3860 Serves: Open to all Intake: No pre-registration needed. Visit website for dates and times of locations at each site in the months of October, November, and December. Website is https://www.thefoodgroupmn.org/groceries/fare-for-all/schedule/. Walk-ins are the only preferred method. Distribution: Packages are available for purchase on certain dates at different locations in October, November, and December Fees: $35 per Holiday food pack Method of Payment: Cash, credit, debit, or EBT card Description: Provides a Holiday food pack which typically contains a ham, other protein items, veggie sides, and dessert for purchase

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Services available to residents of Mower County are listed below. If a service only serves residents of parts of Mower County, that information is noted in the service. Christmas Baskets Programs that distribute food baskets which usually contain a ham, turkey or other meat and all the trimmings for a Christmas dinner (or vouchers to purchase these items) and occasionally gifts for children or other family member. Holiday Gifts/Toys Programs that provide gifts such as clothing, toys and other items to help low-income individuals and families, older adults, and others who celebrate the holiday. Austin Salvation Army - Christmas Food Basket - Address: 409 1st Avenue NE Austin, MN 55912 - Phone: (507)437-4566 - Serves: Residents of Mower County - Eligibility: Individuals and families - Availability: 1 food basket per address (even if more than one family resides at the same address) - Registration: Monday, December 8th, 2025 - Distribution: Will be provided at registration - Documents: Participant Card ID or photo ID and proof of address (i.e. recent utility bill or lease) - Description: Provide a Christmas food basket Austin Salvation Army - Christmas Angel Tree - Address: 409 1st Avenue NE Austin, MN 55912 - Phone: (651)370-7962 - Serves: Residents of Mower County - Eligibility: Families with children ages birth - 16 - Intake: Visit the website https://saangeltree.org/?fbclid=IwAR1ThdD8FOOEQv2GP-mrRiSNnRhIv_5MoZ3vPBvOJaD1HUo7b7QaAXsXet8 to register for toys. Once registered and documents have been submitted, families will receive an email confirmation. - Registration: Wednesday, October 1st, 2025 - 12 noon Friday, December 5th, 2025 - Documents: Photo ID, proof of current address ( a current bill), and proof of income for the last 30 days - Description: Provides a Christmas toy program for children

Holiday Gifts/Toys Programs that provide gifts such as clothing, toys and other items to help low-income individuals and families, older adults, and others who celebrate the holiday. Mankato Toys for Tots Address: Mankato National Guard Armory, 100 Martin Luther King Jr Drive, Mankato, MN 56001 Phone: (507)514-7131 (This is an unmanned hotline, but the messages are checked throughout each business day) Serves: Residents of Blue Earth, Nicollet, Le Sueur, and Waseca counties Eligibility: Families with children ages birth - 14. Grandparents who have full guardianship of the children can request toys. Registration: October 15th - December 7th - Intake: Call or visit website for online application. Fill out the application. Some information may or may not be required. Incomplete or inaccurate information can impact a family's ability to complete their request. Distribution: 8 am - 12 noon Saturday, December 13. If families attend a distribution event that they have not been approved and assigned to they WILL NOT receive toys. NO EXCEPTIONS. Description: Provides two toys, one large and one small. Only make request to one distribution center.

Holiday Gifts/Toys ?Programs that provide gifts such as clothing, toys and other items to help low-income individuals and families, older adults, and others who celebrate the holiday. Hibbing Salvation Army - Angel Tree 107 West Howard Street, Hibbing 55746 - (218)263-5096 Serves: Residents of Saint Louis County Eligibility: Families with children ages birth - 17 residing in the home and meet income eligibility (Energy Assistance or free/reduced lunch) - Intake: Register www.SAangeltree.org, When asked for a verification code, simply enter zip code. Registration: Now until December 1, 2025 Documents: ID for head of household with current address, ID for each child (a birth certificate, MA card, school ID, immunization card, or other), and proof of your income (pay stubs, MFIP letter, EBT card, etc.) - Distribution: Provided after application is approved. Due to the high volume of clients the time that is assigned is unable to change. Provides a toy-shop style Virginia Salvation Army - Angel Tree 507 South 12 Avenue West, Virginia, 55795 - (218)741-1889 Serves: Residents of Saint Louis County Eligibility: Families with children ages birth - 12 residing in the home and meet income eligibility (Energy Assistance or free/reduced lunch) - Intake: Register www.SAangeltree.org, When asked for a verification code, simply enter zip code Registration: Now until November 21, 2025 Documents: ID for head of household with current address, ID for each child (a birth certificate, MA card, school ID, immunization card, or other), and proof of your income (pay stubs, MFIP letter, EBT card, etc.) Distribution: December 16 - 18, 2025 Provides a toy-shop style

Services available to residents of Sherburne County are listed below. If a service only serves residents of parts of Sherburne County, that information is noted in the service. Christmas Baskets Programs that distribute food baskets which usually contain a ham, turkey or other meat and all the trimmings for a Christmas dinner (or vouchers to purchase these items) and occasionally gifts for children or other family member. Holiday Gifts/Toys Programs that provide gifts such as clothing, toys, and other items to help low-income individuals and families, older adults, and others who celebrate the holiday. Christmas Baskets Big Lake Community Food Shelf Address: 160 Lake Street North, Big Lake, MN 55309 Phone: (763)263-2432 Website: https://blcfs.org/online-ordering/ Serves: Primarily residents of Big Lake Eligibility: Meet TEFAP income guidelines Registration: December Intake: Schedule an appointment online?or call for additional assistance Documents: None Fees: None Distribution: All of December Description: During a regular food shelf appointment, holiday food is provided Holiday Gifts/Toys Gift Anonymous .Address: 8899 Nashua Avenue NE, Otsego, MN, 55330 .Phone: (612)470-4438 .Email: [email protected] .Serves: Residents of Elk River and Otsego .Eligibility: Families with children ages birth - 18 (if still a senior in High School) .Intake: Register online http://www.giftsanonymous.org/ starting Monday, November 3rd .Distribution: The selected time slot picked during registration; bring photo ID and proof of residency, such as a utility bill. Children's verification options are listed online during registration; in-person and curbside pickup are available .Description: Gift program for kids ? Monticello Community Toys for Tots .Address: PO Box 1226 Monticello, MN 55362 .Email: [email protected] .Website: https://monticello-mn.toysfortots.org/local-coordinator-sites/lco-sites/local-toy-request-single-form.aspx .Serves: Residents of Becker, Big Lake, Clear Lake, Clearwater, and Monticello .Eligibility: Families with children ages birth - 17 .Registration: Open till Monday, December 1st .Intake: Visit website to register https://monticello-mn.toysfortots.org/local-coordinator-sites/lco-sites/local-toy-request-single-form.aspx .Documents: Photo ID (driver's license), current utility bill showing current address, and identification for each child (birth certificate, school ID, Tax page listing dependents, or Mychart). .Distribution: 8 am - 3 pm Saturday, December 6th at 1330 Edmonson Avenue NE, Monticello, MN 55362 .Description: Provides toys ?

Services available to residents of Anoka County are listed below. If a service only serves residents of parts of Anoka County, that information is noted in the service. Holiday Gifts/Toys Programs that provide gifts such as clothing, toys, and other items to help low-income individuals and families, older adults, and others who celebrate the holiday. Christmas Committee and Toys for Joy - Christmas Registration Address: Anoka Armory 408 East Main Street, Anoka, MN 55303 Phone: (763)323-4982 Serves: Residents of North Anoka County area who reside in the cities of Andover, Anoka, Coon Rapids, Bethel, Blaine, Burns, Cedar, Circle Pines, East Bethel, Ham Lake, Lino Lakes, Nowthen, Oak Grove, Ramsey, Saint Francis, Stacy, and Wyoming - Eligibility: Families who are not receiving Christmas help from another organization and have legal custody of their children - Intake: Visit website to complete an online registration at https://www.christmascommittee.com/application-instructions/. Only online registrations are accepted. Fill out the application carefully, including a wish list for each child. Gift requests up to $35 per child. Do not request video games or gift cards. When an application is approved, the applicant will receive an appointment listing time and date. Registration: Open October 1 - November 21 Documents: Picture ID with signature, proof of custody of children, and appointment card Distribution: A postcard notification will be sent to applicants mid-December with an appointment date and time. Notifications are mailed to the home address provided on the application. Appointment times will be held 8 am - 4:30 pm December 18 or December 19. Families who are approved and request for food and toy delivery will be provided a postcard about their distribution date and time. A person must be present to accept delivered food and gift items. Description: Provides parents and legal guardians a toy and food program for pick up in a warehouse parking lot. Gift options are pre-bagged and may include new, non-violent gifts, including mittens, hats, children's books, board games, sports ball, and stocking stuffers. Southern Anoka Community Assistance (SACA) - Holiday Gift Distribution Address: 627 38th Avenue NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421 Email: [email protected] Serves: Residents of Columbia Heights, Fridley, Hilltop, Spring Lake Park, or Northeast Minneapolis Eligibility: Families with children ages birth - 17 who have legal custody of their children - Intake: Visit website to register online at https://sacafoodshelf.org/holiday-toy-giveaway Registration: Online registration opens October 14 - December 1 Documents: Families who are not current clients of SACA must bring proof of custody for their children such as Social Security card, passport, health insurance card, and/or court documents. All families must bring a picture ID and a piece of official mail listing the correct updated address. Distribution: Appointments will be provided to parents/guardians once registered. Parents/guardians are expected to be on time not arrive more than 5 minutes early or late to their last appointment time. Upon arrival, a volunteer will check the parent/guardian to receive their toys. Description: Holiday toy program for clients and non-clients of SACA

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Christmas Meals ?Programs that provide a hot Christmas meal in a congregate setting for low-income and homeless individuals and families who might otherwise have no opportunity to celebrate the holidays. Also included are programs that deliver Christmas meals to people's homes. Ogilvie Food Shelf . Address: 225 East George Street Ogilvie, MN 56358 . Phone: (612)747-4277 . Serves: Residents of Kanabec County . Eligibility: Neighbors of the Ogilvie Food Shelf . Intake: Curbside pick-up between 8 am - 10:30 am on Saturday, December 13th. Call if anyone has questions. . Documents: No documents required. Will ask to provide how many adults, children, and seniors are in the household. . Description: Provides pre-bagged items of a ham, vegetables, canned food, meats, various soups, and mac and cheese

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Services available to residents of Kittson County are listed below. If a service only serves residents of parts of Kittson County, that information is noted in the service. Christmas Baskets Programs that distribute food baskets which usually contain a ham, turkey or other meat and all the trimmings for a Christmas dinner (or vouchers to purchase these items) and occasionally gifts for children or other family member. Cornerstone Food Pantry - Address: 321 South Birch Hallock, MN 56728 Phone: (218)843-1224 Heather Peterson Serves: Residents of Kittson County - Registration: Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025 - Thursday, December 25th, 2025 - Intake: Walk-ins are accepted for pick up. Call for directions. Must sign up for an account and provide household size, names and date of birth information. - Distribution: 2 pm - 6 pm Tuesday; 4 pm - 6 pm Thursday - Description: Provides a $25 voucher for Christmas food from a grocery store Holiday Gifts/Toys Programs that provide gifts such as clothing, toys and other items to help low-income individuals and families, older adults, and others who celebrate the holiday. Kittson County Social Services - Holiday Helpers - Address: PO Box 385, MN 56728 - Phone: (218)843-2689 Twyla Preble - Serves: Residents of Kittson County - Eligibility: Children ages 18 (or still in high school) and younger - Registration: Deadline November 7, 2025. (Please call to see if still taking applications after the deadline) - Intake: Call for application - Documents: Proof of address - Distribution: (gifts delivered to your door by Dec 23, 2025) - Provides 2-3 toys for each child and clothing if requested

Holiday Gifts/Toys ?Programs that provide gifts such as clothing, toys and other items to help low-income individuals and families, older adults, and others who celebrate the holiday. Salvation Army CHRISTMAS TOY SHOP SIGN-UP Serves: Residents of Martin County Lisa (507)238-9797 Eligibility: Parents/guardians of children ages 0 - 1 years Registration: 7:30 am - 4 pm Monday - Friday, October 1 - 31 Intake: Call Documentations: Disclosed when call Fees: No fee Distribution: Disclosed once registered Description: Holiday toys

Services available to residents of Pine County are listed below. If a service only serves residents of parts of Pine County, that information is noted in the service. Holiday Gifts/Toys Programs that provide gifts such as clothing, toys and other items to help low-income individuals and families, older adults, and others who celebrate the holiday. Pine County Toys for Tots Serves: Residents of Pine County Eligibility: Children ages birth - 18 years (Youth ages 18 still need to be in school), and children must live at the address provided Registration: Wednesday, October 1st, 2025 - Friday, December 14th, 2025 - Intake: There are no online, phone, or mail-in applications for Toys for Tots in Pine County - Custodial parents and foster parents may visit website https://pine-city-mn.toysfortots.org/local-coordinator-sites/lco-sites/request-toys.aspx for locations to pick up an application Fill out the application and return it where it was picked up. Description: Provides pre-bagged toys for children who would not have any toys without assistance

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Services available to residents of Lyon County are listed below. If a service only serves residents of parts of Lyon County, that information is noted in the service. Holiday Gifts/Toys Programs that provide gifts such as clothing, toys and other items to help low-income individuals and families, older adults, and others who celebrate the holiday. Christmas Baskets Programs that distribute food baskets which usually contain a ham, turkey or other meat and all the trimmings for a Christmas dinner (or vouchers to purchase these items) and occasionally gifts for children or other family member. Heart to Heart - Address: PO Box 709 Marshall, MN 56258 - Phone: (507)401-5335 - Serves: Residents of Lyon County - Eligibility: Parents with children ages birth - 18?and adults who are homebound, elderly, or disabled - Registration: Deadline for mailing with a postmark is Thursday, November 13th, 2025 - Intake: Call for an application or print out application online https://heart2heartlc.org/registration/and mail before deadline. Forms also may be dropped off at Southwest Health and Human Services, 607 West Main Steet, Suite 100, Marshall, MN 56258. Registration will not be taken over the phone. No exceptions. Registration forms postmarked after Thursday, November 13th, 2025, will be served on a first-come-first-serve basis between 1 pm - 2 pm on Distribution Day. - Distribution: 10 am - 1 pm Saturday, December 13th, 2025 Southwest Minnesota State University, Lower Conference Room/Conference Center, 1501 State Street, Marshall MN 56258 - Description: Offers Christmas food for registered persons or family, and gifts for children ages 18 and under.

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Holiday Gifts/Toys Programs that provide gifts such as clothing, toys and other items to help low-income individuals and families, older adults, and others who celebrate the holiday. Southeast Minnesota Toys for Tots Serves: Residents of Dodge and Winona County Eligibility: Families with children ages birth - 18 (if still attending high school) Registration: Now - Saturday, November 30 - Intake: Visit website to register online. Documents: Photo ID for each adult, forms of identification for each child (birth certificate, insurance card, school ID, or Social Security card), proof of residency, proof of assistance, and proof of income Distribution: December 1 - December 22. Parents will be notified of the date and time for pick-up by email from toysfortots.org Description: Provides pre-bagged toys

Services available to residents of Hennepin County are listed below. If a service only serves residents of parts of Hennepin County, that information is noted in the service. Holiday Adoption Programs Programs that provide 'Adopt-A-Family' services which match people who want to provide personalized holiday assistance (usually gifts or a food basket) with an older adult, individual with a disability or low-income family who are unable to celebrate and enjoy the holiday without the sponsor's generosity. Western Communities Action Network (WeCAN) - Adopt a Family Address: 5213 Shoreline Drive, Mound, Minnesota 55364 Phone: (952)472-0742 Email: [email protected] Serves: Residents of western Hennepin County Registration: Open now Intake: Call or email for registration form Documents: Application/registration form Fees: None Distribution: 9 am - 4:30 pm Thursday, December 11th Description: Provides gifts for children and families Holiday Gifts/Toys Programs that provide gifts such as clothing, toys and other items to help low-income individuals and families, older adults, and others who celebrate the holiday. PRISM - Holiday Toy Shoppe Address: Valley Community Presbyterian Church, 3100 Lilac Drive North, Golden Valley, MN 55422 Email: [email protected] Website: https://prismmpls.org/celebrating-children/ Serves: Residents of Crystal, Golden Valley, New Hope, Plymouth, Robbinsdale Eligibility: Children must live in home and be verified prior to registration (e.g, medical card, birth certificate, social security) Registration: Open now - 5 pm on December 5th Intake: Email or visit website to register online and include the following information: Parents/guardian name, address, contact information, number of children, and children's details (name, date of birth) Documents: Proof of address (e.g, lease, mail, utility bill); Proof of children's residence (lease, school enrollment, financial documents, etc.) Fees: None Distribution 9 am - 3 pm December 13th 2025 Description: Shopping appointment for parents/guardians to shop for gifts for their children

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Services available to residents of Rice County are listed below. If a service only serves residents of parts of Rice County, that information is noted in the service. Holiday Gifts/Toys Programs that provide gifts such as clothing, toys and other items to help low-income individuals and families, older adults, and others who celebrate the holiday. Community Action Center of Northfield - Operation Joy Address: Northfield Community Action Center 1651 Jefferson Parkway, Suite HS-200, Northfield, MN 55057 Phone: (507)664-3550, Call for questions regarding registration Serves: Residents of Northfield School District 659 Eligibility: Families with children from birth to 18 years old Registration: Monday, October 20th, 2025 - Thursday, November 20th, 2025 - Intake: Visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdBzDt8QfvOSmew2Kkeu_IHhUSwQ_MkdkosTEVh5cnIL5eFcw/viewform to complete the online registration form. A postcard will be mailed confirming the time closer to the day of the event. Please bring this postcard with you to your scheduled Operation Joy time slot. Distribution: Wednesday, December 10th, 2025 Description: Provides a gift program for families with children needing additional support for the holiday season Faribault Toys for Tots - Address: Faribault Elks Lodge Suite 1460 at 2027 Grant Street, Faribault, MN 55021 - Email: [email protected] - Serves: Residents of Rice County - Eligibility: Families with children ages 6 months - 14 years, must be on assistance from Rice County Social Services, or have a child enrolled in the Three Rivers Head Start Program or WIC Program - Intake: Visit https://faribault-mn.toysfortots.org/local-coordinator-sites/lco-sites/local-toy-request-single-form.aspx to register online. Parents are reminded that once an application is submitted and if they have not received a response within 7 days, they are to contact the Faribault Toys for Tots coordinator at [email protected] - Registration: Wednesday, October 1st, 2025 - Sunday, November 30th, 2025 - Distribution: Tuesday, December 16th - Wednesday, December 17th; applicants will be notified in writing or e-mail of the date and time to pick up toys for their children - Documents: Photo ID for each adult, forms of identification for each child (birth certificate, insurance card, school ID, or Social Security card), proof of residency, proof of assistance, and proof of income Description: Provides a gift program for families with children needing additional support for the holiday season

Holiday Gifts/Toys ?Programs that provide gifts such as clothing, toys and other items to help low-income individuals and families, older adults, and others who celebrate the holiday. Redwood Share the Spirit .(507)430-5229 .Email: [email protected] .Serves: Residents of Redwood County .Eligibility: Families with children, individuals and couples in need; focus, on family households in need .Registration: Postmarked no later than October 31, 2025; applications received after deadline will be put on a waitlist .Intake: Apply online: https://form.jotform.com/252205316057146 or applications can be picked up in person at Schools including Head Start and pre-schools, churches, area food shelves, United Community Action, Big Buddies, and Southwest Health and Human Service worker. .Documents: Referral or application from organizations listed above .Distribution: December 16 - 18 by assigned appointment .Provides a holiday toy program

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Services available to residents of Crow Wing County are listed below. If a service only serves residents of parts of Crow Wing County, that information is noted in the service. Holiday Gifts/Toys Programs that provide gifts such as clothing, toys, and other items to help low-income individuals and families, older adults, and others who celebrate the holiday. Brainerd Lakes Salvation Army - Angel Tree - Address: The Salvation Army 208 South 5th Street, Brainerd, MN 56401 - Phone: (218)829-1120 - Serves: Residents of Crow Wing County - Eligibility: Families with children birth - 15 years - Intake: Call of visit https://www.saangeltree.org/ for an application - Registration: Wednesday, October 1st, 2025 - Saturday, November 15th, 2025 online only - Documents: Photo ID for applicant, proof of address (ie: utility bill, lease/rental agreement, etc.), proof of child's date of birth (birth certificate, medical paper, school record) for all the children receiving assistance, proof of all household income (ie: 2 recent paystubs, SNAP, SSI, etc.) - Distribution: Thursday, December 18th, 2025 (The National Guard Armory, 1115 Wright Street, Brainerd, MN 56401) - Description: Provides toys for children

Services available to residents of Otter Tail County are listed below. If a service only serves residents of parts of Otter Tail County, that information is noted in the service. Holiday Adoption Programs Programs that provide 'Adopt-A-Family' services which match people who want to provide personalized holiday assistance (usually gifts or a food basket) with an older adult, individual with a disability or low-income?????????????????????????????? family who are unable to celebrate and enjoy the holiday without the sponsor's generosity. Fergus Falls Salvation Army - Angel Tree Program Address: 622 East Vernon Fergus Falls, MN 56537 Phone: (218)739-9692 Serves: Residents of Otter Tail County Eligibility: Families with children ages birth - 17 years (still in school) and adult individuals who meet income guidelines Registration: Wednesday, October 1st, 2025 - Friday, December 5th, 2025; Make-Up Day: 1 pm - 3 pm Monday, December 17th, 2025 - Intake: Visit website https://saangeltree.org/ to register. NOTE: Must enter zip code to obtain correct application. Assistance with filling out the application is available over the phone or in person walk-in to the main office. Documents: Current photo ID for all adult household members (passport, driver's license, state ID, work ID badge, military ID, etc.) Proof of age for all children 17 and under to receive toys (birth certificates, school report card showing child's name and age, custody paperwork, benefits information, screenshot from school portal of children and grade levels, etc.) Proof of income Proof of residency of Otter Tail County (recent bill or lease with current Otter Tail County address, for individuals who are unhoused a note from a supporting partner agency stating the current lack of housing) Proof of financial need for adult household members (paycheck earnings paper, SSI/SSDI benefits letter, Minnesota Health Care card, verification of financial need by a partner agency) - Fees: None. Drop off monetary donations to one of many Red Kettle locations across Otter Tail County. Drop off a new, unwrapped toy in a Angel Tree Toy Shop donation box located around Otter Tail County. Look for the Red Shield to ensure it is The Salvation Army box, as there are several organizations collecting toys. Individuals wishing to participate in bell ringing should contact the main office and ask for Capt. Anthony or Carol for directions on how to get signed up. Individuals wishing to help with the toy shop should call the main office and ask for Darby. Distribution: By appointment "Toy Shop" for families with children 17 and younger will be held on Sunday, December 16th, 2025 - Monday, December 17th, 2025 Shopping appointments will be given at time of completed and approved application. Description: Provides families and adults on limited incomes toys for children

Holiday Gifts/Toys Programs that provide gifts such as clothing, toys and other items to help low-income individuals and families, older adults, and others who celebrate the holiday. Christmas Anonymous - Rochester MN . PO Box 791 Rochester, MN 55903 . (507)285-3940 . Serves: Residents of Olmsted County . Eligibility: Families with children ages 18 and under and seniors . Intake: Visit a partner agency for an application prior to sign-up online. Partner agencies are Olmsted County Social Services, Olmsted County Public Health, or Olmsted County WIC. Once an application has been completed with a partner agency, visit the?website:https://christmasanonymous.org/application/ to sign-up online and provide an Application ID on the online form. Applications with an invalid Application ID will be rejected. . Registration: Starts now, until registration is full . Documents: Partner agency application form, Application ID provided from a partner agency, and current address . Distribution: Saturday, December 13, 2024 . Description: Provides a store day where families can shop without paying for new and gently used toys, teen gifts, boys' and girls' new clothing, gift wrap, and food for the holiday meal for the entire family. Also provides boxes of food for a holiday meal, stationary, and other household items to seniors. Rochester Salvation Army - Angel Tree 115 1st Avenue NE Rochester MN, 55906 (507)288-3663 Serves: Residents of Olmsted County Eligibility: Families with children ages birth - 16 residing in the home and meet income eligibility (Energy Assistance or free/reduced lunch) - Intake: Register?www.saangeltree.org Registration: November 3 - December 15, 2025 Documents: ID for head of household with current address, ID for each child (a birth certificate, MA card, school ID, immunization card, or other), and proof of your income (pay stubs, MFIP letter, EBT card, etc.) Distribution: Families will select a time frame in which to come and select their Christmas Gifts. December 17 and 18, 2025 Provides a holiday gift for each child Spreading Christmas Cheer Olmsted County Serves: Residents of Olmsted County - Eligibility: Families with children ages 0 - 18 - Registration: Now - December 14 - Intake: Apply online https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSckyL2DVV5fQ8V4sqvoUUO_4vw-dmqAh6L9DbQVYoi9-654og/viewform?fbclid=IwY2xjawNIqaFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFyZkg0RXBzVG9CUVlSSkdXAR7-vUL7CswT57LBTwvZ8M1tV9SlpD2SpjwvYIi-8_aPxdVXLsANBlUAicsc6w_aem_QAqGGogqtcRhnyxX_qehKQ - Documents: Valid picture ID, birthday certificate for each child, and current utility bill. - Distribution: Date and address location will be emailed as the date gets closer. Children are NOT ALLOWED at the distribution. Individual can NOT send someone else to pick up their items. - Description: Each registered child will receive a few gifts, a game, a ball, and an option to choose a larger gift for their family.

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Holiday Gifts/Toys Programs that provide gifts such as clothing, toys and other items to help low-income individuals and families, older adults, and others who celebrate the holiday. Marine Toys for Tots - Address: United Community Action Partnership, 218 Main St. S, Suite 103, Hutchison 55350 - Phone: (320)587-5244 - Email:[email protected] Serves: Residents of Mcleod County - Eligibility:?Families with children ages birth - 18 - Registration:?Starts 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday, November 3 until December 10 - Intake: Call for application or walk-in - Documents: Day of distribution, bring photo ID and a bill with address - Distribution; 10 am - 4 pm December 10 and - 12 Noon - 6 pm December 11 - Description: Provides toys

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Services available to residents of Stevens County are listed below. If a service only serves residents of parts of Stevens County, that information is noted in the service. Holiday Gifts/Toys Programs that provide gifts such as clothing, toys and other items to help low-income individuals and families, older adults, and others who celebrate the holiday. Morris Area Women Of Today - Christmas Toy Shoppe and Wish Tree - Address: PO Box 82, Morris, MN 56267 - Phone: (320)287-0597 - Email: [email protected] Serves: Residents of Stevens County - Eligibility: Children ages birth - 18 - Registration: Saturday, November 1st - Saturday, December 13th - Intake: Call or email for application or walk in to Stevens County Human Services department (400 Colorado Avenue, Suite 104, Morris, MN 56267) - Documents: Application form - Fees: None - Distribution: 8 am - 5 pm Saturday, December 20th. Appointment will be provided after registration - Description: Toy Shoppe provides toys/gifts, stocking stuffers, hats, mittens, toothbrushes, one game, and at least one new blanket/quilt per family. Wish Tree provides at least one new article of clothing ?

Services available to residents of Washington County are listed below. If a service only serves residents of parts of Washington County, that information is noted in the service. Holiday Adoption Programs Programs that provide 'Adopt-A-Family' services which match people who want to provide personalized holiday assistance (usually gifts or a food basket) with an older adult, individual with a disability, or low-income family who are unable to celebrate and enjoy the holiday without the sponsor's generosity. Community Thread - Holiday Hope - Adoption Programs for Families with Children to Receive Gifts Address: 2300 Orleans Street West, Stillwater, MN 55082 Phone: (651)439-7434 between 9 am - 3 pm Monday - Thursday; 9 am - 1 pm Friday Email: [email protected] Serves: Residents who live in the Stillwater Area School District. Families can view the online map to see if they are eligible at https://www.stillwaterschools.org/our-district/district-map Eligibility: Families with children ages birth - 12 years and experiencing a financial hardship - Registration: Visit website to complete online registration form at https://form.jotform.com/252514631547153. Call or email for questions regarding registration, volunteer opportunities, or sponsoring for the holiday program. Documents: Driver's license, picture ID, passport for each adult member of the household, including children under 12 years old. Accepted forms of ID for children include birth certificate, school ID, or current health insurance card. Provide a piece of mail with proof of current address such as utility bill, paycheck stub, or bank account statement listing current address and name of person registering. Must be dated within the last 60 days. Distribution: Dates for pickup will be provided once approved after registration Description: Connects people in need to those willing to provide support during the holidays. Low-income families with children are matched with sponsors who provide gifts, gift cards to purchase gifts, and grocery gift cards based on the household size.

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Services available to residents of Dakota County are listed below. If a service only serves residents of parts of Dakota County, that information is noted in the service. Holiday Adoption Programs Programs that provide 'Adopt-A-Family' services which match people who want to provide personalized holiday assistance (usually gifts or a food basket) with an older adult, individual with a disability or low-income family who are unable to celebrate and enjoy the holiday with the sponsor's generosity. Holiday Gift/Toys Programs that provide gifts such as clothing, toys, and other items to help low-income individuals and families, older adults, and others who celebrate the holiday. CAP Agency - Hope for the Holidays Toy Program Hope for the Holidays Hotline: (952)402-9873 Email: Maritza Real at [email protected] Serves: Residents of Carver, Dakota, and Scott counties who are current clients of CAP Agency's programs - Scott County Eligibility: Must participate and utilize CAP's Food Shelf or utilize the Energy Assistance Program (EAP) for families with children ages birth - 18. - Carver and Dakota Eligibility: Must participate and utilize the Energy Assistance Program (EAP) for families with children ages birth - 18. - Intake: Call CAP Agency case worker or the Hope for the Holiday Hotline about the toy program. Visit website to fill out form to sign up for the toy distribution program at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfvOrWOnIm8t4ts31u7KuYfJ5_3-bQp6owEq9txt1fxhTtC9Q/viewform. Registration: Starts October 29 and until full Documents: Proof of participation in CAP's Food Shelf or Energy Assistance Program (EAP) Distribution: Toy distribution dates and times will be emailed to families once they have registered Description: Holiday toy program for current clients of CAP Agency Hastings Family Service - Project Share - Adopt-a-Family to Receive Gifts and Food Address: 301 2nd Street East, Hastings, MN 55033 Phone: (651)437-7134 Serves: Residents of Hastings Public Schools Independent School District 200 (including the cities of Hampton, Hastings, Miesville, New Trier, and Vermillion; portions of Denmark, Douglas, Hampton, Marshan, Nininger, Ravenna, and Vermillion Townships) Eligibility: Families with children ages birth - 18 Registration: Appointment scheduling starts October 22 - December 5 and until full. Appointments must be scheduled by phone for an in-person meeting. Intake: Call for an intake appointment Documents: Picture ID for the parent(s), piece of mail postmarked within the last two weeks such as a utility bill, and proof of documents for each child listing their name. Proof of documents of children can be a school document or birth certificate, and proof of high school enrollment for children ages 18. Distribution: Gifts can be distributed at the family's intake appointment Description: Provides gifts to families in need Secret Holiday Shop - City of Farmington Holiday Toy Shop Event Address: Rambling River Center Banquet Room 325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024 Phone: (651)280-6970 Email: [email protected] Serves: Residents of Farmington Eligibility: Families with children ages 3 - 12 Intake: No registration is needed. Walk into the event and parents should send their children with a shopping list with names and how much to spend on each person in the household (i.e. Mom $15, Dad $15, etc.) Parents are not allowed to choose or do the shopping. Fees: Gifts range $2 - $17. Children will buy tickets for $1 per ticket. Distribution: 9 am - 12 noon Saturday, December 6, 2025 Description: Provides a toy shop for children to shop gifts for their family at low cost and gifts are wrapped once chosen

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Holiday Gifts/Toys Programs that provide gifts such as clothing, toys and other items to help low-income individuals and families, older adults, and others who celebrate the holiday. Mankato Toys for Tots Address: Mankato National Guard Armory, 100 Martin Luther King Jr Drive, Mankato, MN 56001 Phone: (507)514-7131 (This is an unmanned hotline, but the messages are checked throughout each business day) Serves: Residents of Blue Earth, Nicollet, Le Sueur, and Waseca counties Eligibility: Families with children ages birth - 14. Grandparents who have full guardianship of the children can request toys. Registration: October 15th - December 7th - Intake: Call or visit website for online application. Fill out the application. Some information may or may not be required. Incomplete or inaccurate information can impact a family's ability to complete their request. Distribution: 8 am - 12 noon Saturday, December 13. If families attend a distribution event that they have not been approved and assigned to they WILL NOT receive toys. NO EXCEPTIONS. Description: Provides two toys, one large and one small. Only make request to one distribution center.

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Services available to residents of Scott County are listed below. If a service only serves residents of parts of Scott County, that information is noted in the service. Holiday Gifts/Toys Programs that provide gifts such as clothing, toys, and other items to help low-income individuals, older adults, and others who celebrate the holiday. CAP Agency - Hope for the Holidays Toy Program Hope for the Holidays Hotline: (952)402-9873 Email: Maritza Real at [email protected] Serves: Residents of Carver, Dakota, and Scott counties who are current clients of CAP Agency's programs - Scott County Eligibility: Must participate and utilize CAP's Food Shelf or utilize the Energy Assistance Program (EAP) for families with children ages birth - 18. - Carver and Dakota Eligibility: Must participate and utilize the Energy Assistance Program (EAP) for families with children ages birth - 18. - Intake: Call CAP Agency case worker or the Hope for the Holiday Hotline about the toy program. Visit website to fill out form to sign up for the toy distribution program at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfvOrWOnIm8t4ts31u7KuYfJ5_3-bQp6owEq9txt1fxhTtC9Q/viewform. Registration: Starts October 29 and until full Documents: Proof of participation in CAP's Food Shelf or Energy Assistance Program (EAP) Distribution: Toy distribution dates and times will be emailed to families once they have registered Description: Holiday toy program for current clients of CAP Agency

Services available to residents of Wright County are listed below. If a service only serves residents of parts of Wright County, that information is noted in the service. Holiday Gifts/Toys ???Programs that provide gifts such as clothing, toys, and other items to help low-income individuals and families, older adults, and others who celebrate the holiday. Buffalo Toys for Tots Address: Buffalo Rotary Toys For Tots, PO Box 501, Buffalo, MN 55313 Serves: Residents of Buffalo and Montrose Eligibility: Families with children ages birth - 18 Intake: Visit the website to apply online. Applications are available on November 1st and can be picked up at the Buffalo Food Shelf, Wright County Human Services, or Buffalo Chamber of Commerce. Applications can be mailed to the PO Box address. Registration: Saturday, November 1st - Monday, December 1st Documents: Original birth certificate or a current year school photo identification for each child, as well as an identification card for the parent (and if the identification card does not have a Buffalo or Montrose address, a current utility bill with a Buffalo or Montrose address). Distribution: Saturday, December 13th Description: Provides a holiday toy program Monticello Community Toys for Tots Address: PO Box 1226 Monticello, MN 55362 - Email: [email protected] Website: https://monticello-mn.toysfortots.org/local-coordinator-sites/lco-sites/local-toy-request-single-form.aspx Serves: Residents of Becker, Big Lake, Clear Lake, Clearwater, and Monticello Eligibility: Families with children ages birth - 17 Registration: Open till Monday, December 1st Intake: Visit website to register https://monticello-mn.toysfortots.org/local-coordinator-sites/lco-sites/local-toy-request-single-form.aspx Documents: Photo ID (driver's license), current utility bill showing current address, and identification for each child (birth certificate, school ID, Tax page listing dependents, or My Chart). - Distribution: 8 am - 3 pm Saturday, December 6th at 1330 Edmonson Avenue NE, Monticello, MN 55362 Description: Provides toys

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Services available to residents of Douglas County are listed below. If a service only serves residents of parts of Douglas County, that information is noted in the service. Holiday Adoption Programs Programs that provide 'Adopt-A-Family' services which match people who want to provide personalized holiday assistance (usually gifts or a food basket) with an older adult, individual with a disability or low-income family who are unable to celebrate and enjoy the holiday without the sponsor's generosity. Holiday Gifts/Toys ?Programs that provide gifts such as clothing, toys and other items to help low-income individuals and families, older adults, and others who celebrate the holiday. Douglas County Toys for Tots - ?Serves: Residents of Douglas County - ?Eligibility: Children ages birth - 15 years - ?Registration: Monday, October 20th, 2025 - Tuesday, December 16th, 2025 - ?Intake: Apply online https://alexandria-mn.toysfortots.org/local-coordinator-sites/lco-sites/local-toy-request-single-form.aspx Applicants will receive responses Tuesday, October 22nd, 2025 - Tuesday, December 16th, 2025 - ?Distribution: Wednesday, December 19th, 2025 - ?Description: Offers free toys for families in need for Christmas United Way Lakes and Prairie's Holiday Gift Program - Douglas County - (320)834-7800 - Serves: Residents of Douglas County - Eligibility: Families with children ages birth - 18 - Intake: Register online to be sponsored. Individuals with no computer/internet access, please call to be enrolled. - Registration: 8 am - 4 pm Monday - Thursday starting Monday, November 10th - Wednesday, December 10th - Documents: Vary; Bring photo ID to pick up - Distribution: 10 am - 6 pm Monday, December 22 at the United Way Office, 503 Hawthorne Street, Alexandria. At pick up remain in car and call the office. Only registered people can pick up. - Provides a holiday gift program by connecting families with another person or group by sponsoring them and providing gifts on the family's wish list.