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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. 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. CLOSED Jingle Bells Foundation - Basket Program for Food and Toys - Address: PO Box 635 Alexandria MN, 56308 - Phone: (320)335-2488 - Email: [email protected] - Serves: Residents of Douglas County - Eligibility: Families with children - Intake: Register online https://www.jinglebellsalexandria.org/basket-request/ to sign up for the basket program. Registration is open Saturday, November 1st, 2025 - Sunday, November 30th, 2025 (or until 700 requests are reached) - Distribution: Delivery of baskets will take place on Sunday, December 7th, 2025 - Description: Provide a holiday gift basket containing gift cards, food, and toys. CLOSED 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. United Way Lakes and Prairie's Holiday Gift Program - Douglas County - Phone: (320)834-7800 - Serves: Residents of Douglas County - Eligibility: Families with children ages birth - 18 - Intake: Register online https://uwdp.org/what-we-do/united-way-programs/holiday_gift_program.html 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. - Description: 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. 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

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