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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 Greenfield, Independence, Loretto, Maple Plain, Minnetonka Beach, Minnetrista, Mound, western Orono, Rockford, Saint Bonifacius, Spring Park, and Tonka Bay 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. CLOSED 2nd Chance Outreach - Toys for Tots Email: [email protected] Serves: Residents of Hennepin and Ramsey counties Eligibility: Families with children ages birth - 14 Intake: Email to request a form to register for the toy program Registration: Register by Wednesday, November 26th Distribution: Will receive an email for pick up date, time, and location Description: Toys and gifts for children CLOSED ?? CLOSED Bethel World Outreach Church - Toys for Tots Email: [email protected] - Serves: Residents of Brooklyn Park Eligibility: Families with children ages birth - 14 Intake: Email to register for the toy program. Families must provide first and last names of the contact person, phone number, and email address to be reached. Must also provide ages and gender of children. Register: November 10 - November 19 Distribution: Information will be provided once registered and approved. Distribution schedules will be for the week of December 1st. Description: Provides a holiday Toys for Tots program CLOSED 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 Brooklyn Park, Brooklyn Center, Crystal, New Hope, NORTH Minneapolis, Robbinsdale, OR if your children are enrolled/attending Brooklyn Center Community Schools - 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 Brooklyn United Methodist Church Foundation - Toys for Tots - Address: 7200 Brooklyn Boulevard, Brooklyn Center, MN, 55429 - Phone: (763)561-1684 - Email: [email protected] - Intake: Fill out application online https://www.bumc.org/en/toys-for-tots-registration - Serves: Residents of Hennepin County - Eligibility: Children ages birth - 14 years - Registration: Open until Saturday, November 15th, 2025 - Documents Required: Form of ID - Distribution: Agency will reach out with pick-up details - Description: Offers free toys for families in need for Christmas CLOSED CLOSED Chinese Community Center - Toys for Tots - Address: 140 W 98th Street, Bloomington, MN 55420 - Phone: (612)618-0067 - Email: [email protected] - Intake: Fill out application online https://www.cccminnesota.org/toys-application/ - Serves: Residents of Hennepin County - Eligibility: Children ages 6 months - 15 years - Registration: Open until Sunday, November 30th, 2025 - Documents Required: Driver's License - Distribution: Agency will reach out with pick-up details - Description: Offers free toys for families in need for Christmas CLOSED Hospitality House Youth Development - Christmas With Dignity - Address: 1220 North Logan Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55411 - Phone: (651)515-4368 Serves: Residents of North Minneapolis - Eligibility: Parents/guardians with children eligible for Christmas gift support (birth certificates or custody documents required) - Registration: https://hhyd.org/christmas-with-dignity/limited-registration/ ; closes when 650 participants have registered; online registration only - Intake: Complete the online registration form - Documents Required (Must bring on December 12, 2025): Current, valid picture ID for parent/guardian registering children; if address changed, bring a utility bill with the new address; utility bill showing a North Minneapolis zip code; for natural children: ORIGINAL birth certificate listing both parent and child (no copies); for legal guardian/foster parent: Custody letter, plus name and phone number of social worker - Fees: None - Distribution: In-person shopping on December 12, 2025; 16 shopping shifts between 9 am - 5:30 pm; participants must attend at their assigned time - Description: Provides an opportunity for registered parents/guardians to shop in-person for Christmas gifts for their children at a reduced cost, dignity-focused holiday program. CLOSED Inner Hero, The - Toys for Tots Email: [email protected] - Serves: Residents of Hennepin and Ramsey counties Eligibility: Families with children who are low income - Registration: Available online until full. Visit website to register at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfJmWLw7m03EMlj667gOouVI_WEjZXCP7E4BMJQyxRwemya8w/viewform. Distribution: Information will be provided once registered and approved for toy pick up Description: Provides a holiday Toys for Tots program CLOSED Living Waters Youth - Toys for Tots Address: 5701 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 Email: [email protected] Phone: (612)703-3313 - Serves: Residents of Hennepin and Ramsey counties Eligibility: Families with children ages 1 month - 17 years Registration: November 15 - December 20 Intake: Call or email to register Distribution: Information will be provided once registered and approved for toy pick up Description: Provides a holiday Toys for Tots program Love in the Name of Christ Heartland Address: 318 Railroad Avenue, Delano MN 55328; 801 Hwy 12, Howard Lake, MN 55349 Phone: (763)999-7082 Email: [email protected] Serves: Residents of Cokato, Corcoran, Dassel, Delano, Greenfield, Howard Lake, Independence, Loretto, Mayer, Maple Plain, Montrose, Rockford, Watertown, Waverly and Winsted - Registration: Complete the intake process by applying online at www.loveincheartland.org/help or call the Connection Center (763)999-7082 Distribution: More information will be provided on dates and times after registration Description: Partnering with local churches to provide options for Christmas Organization of Liberians in Minnesota- Toys for Tots Address: 7001 78th Avenue North, Suite 200, Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, 55445 Phone: (612)472-8363 Email: [email protected] Intake: Call for registration Serves: Residents of Hennepin County Eligibility: Children ages birth - 14 years Registration: Open now until Thursday, December 18th, 2025 until full Documents Required: Form of ID Distribution: Agency will reach out with pick-up details Description: Offers free toys for families in need for Christmas CLOSED Phyllis Wheatley-Mary T. Wellcome - Toys for Tots - Address: 1301 10th Avenue North Mpls, MN 55411 - Phone: 612-400-1451 ext. 3270 - Email: [email protected] - Serves: Residents of Hennepin County - Eligibility: Families with children ages birth - 12 - Registration: 8 am - 5:30 pm Monday - Friday November - November 28 - Intake: Email - Documents: On pickup day must have picture ID - Distribution: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, To be announced - Description: Provides toys CLOSED 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 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 Sisters of Synergy and The Struggle is Over - Toys for Tots - Address: 121 North Washington Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, 55401 - Phone: (612)445-8911 - Email: [email protected] - Website: https://www.sistersofsynergy.org/ - Serves: Residents of Hennepin County - Eligibility: Families in need with children ages birth - 14 - Registration: Now - Sunday, November 23rd - Intake: Complete online form: https://forms.gle/CToMYpvFqm54656P8 - Fees: None - Distribution: Selected families will be notified via email with pick-up details by Friday, December 5th - Description: Toys for Tots free holiday gift program. Each family may submit one entry, and there is a limit of one toy per child. Not all families who register are guaranteed toys. CLOSED CLOSED Strength Group - Toys for Tots Email: [email protected] Serves: Residents of Hennepin County Eligibility: Families with children ages birth - 14 Intake: Send an email with the number of children, ages of each child, gender of each child, and contact information CLOSED CLOSED Victory is Imminent Address: South Suburban Church (12600 Johnny Cake Ridge Road, Apple Valley, MN 55124) Serves: Residents of Hennepin County ??Eligibility: Children ages birth - 15 years Registration: Thursday, November 27th, 2025 - Intake: Apply online https://victoryii.org/?page_id=3339 Distribution: Saturday December 20th, 2025 - Monday December 22nd, 2025 - Documentation: Birth Certificate for each child as well as an EBT card, SSI letter, WIC folder or reduced school lunch letter to show need. A letter from your employer verifying low income will also qualify. Please bring drivers license on the day of pick up for address verification. Description: Offers free toys for families in need for Christmas CLOSED

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