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??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. Wahpeton, ND Toys for Tots Phone:?(701)899-2918 Email:[email protected] Serves: Residents of Otter Tail and Wilkin counties Eligibility: Children ages birth - 18 Registration: Tuesday, September 30th - Wednesday, December 12th Intake:?Register online: https://wahpeton-nd.toysfortots.org/local-coordinator-sites/lco-sites/local-toy-request-single-form.aspx?nPreviewInd=0&redirectInd=11 ; Applicants will?receive?responses on Tuesday, November 5th - Tuesday, December 10th Fees: None Distribution:?Friday, December 19th?-?Monday, December 22nd Description: Provides?at least?1 toy per child?

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