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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. CLOSED Brooklyn Center Community Schools (BCCS) and Intentions - Toys for Tots - Address: 1500 59th Avenue North, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 - Phone: (612)240-1355 - Email: [email protected] - Intake: Fill out application online https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeY8LgDOOcODgfWutgea1FtragOA10rTlZsHGuzVwmweRlD1A/viewform - Serves: Residents of Columbia Heights and Fridley - Eligibility: Children ages birth - 14 years - Registration: Before November 30th, 2025 - Documents Required: Proof of address/ID with current address - Distribution: Saturday, December 13th, 2025; applicants will be notified via e-mail of the date and time to pick up toys for their children - Description: Offers free toys for families in need for Christmas CLOSED CLOSED 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. CLOSED CLOSED Redeemed Life Ministries International Address: 7901 Red Oak Drive, Mounds View, Minnesota 55112 Phone: (763)784-5433 Email: [email protected] Website: https://www.facebook.com/redeemedlifechurchtv/ Serves: Residents of Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington counties Eligibility: Children ages birth - 14 Registration: Now - Saturday, November 15th or until 300 children have been registered. Completing the registration form does not guarantee toys. Individuals who register will be notified on or before December 15th if they are approved. Intake: Complete online registration form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScjO_9ZxAhwyqKnObsSPWs2In4i9UGH6u3gDKBaT5QPROBA/viewform?fbzx=6584876489828486887 Documents: None Fees: None Distribution: Date and time to be determined Description: Holiday toys for tots program that provides toys for children CLOSED CLOSED 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 CLOSED

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