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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. 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. 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 CLOSED 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 CLOSED House Of Christ Assembly Church - Address: 10506 Hanson Bloulevard, Coon Rapid 55433 - Phone: (763)200-4026 - Email: aclinton807@g Serves: Anyone - Eligibility: Families with children ages birth - 12 - Registration: Now until December 9th - Intake: Apply online https://houseofchristassembly.org/christmas-toy-drive/christmas-toy-application - Distribution: Provided after registration accepted - Description: Toys for Tots CLOSED Wesleyan Church Corporation (Greater Praise Church) - Toys for Tots Address: 11760 Foley Boulevard NW, Coon Rapids, MN, 55448 - Email: [email protected] Phone: (612)644-2817 Serves: Open to all, if able to travel to pick up the toys Eligibility: Families with children ages birth - 14 Intake: Call to register or send an email with the number of children, ages of each child, gender of each child, and contact information. - Registration: Register by Monday, November 24th Distribution: Will receive an email or call for pick-up date, time, and location Description: Toys and gifts for children CLOSED 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 CLOSED Jesus Ministries International - Toys for Tots Email: [email protected] Serves: Open to all, if able to travel to pick up the toys 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 the Parents' first and last name and address. Registration: Register by Tuesday, November 25th Distribution: Will receive an email or call for pick-up date, time, and location Description: Toys and gifts for children CLOSED CLOSED Kingdom Embassy Worship Center - Toys for Tots - Address: 6 Interlachen Rd, Hopkins, MN 55343 (Kingdom Embassy Worship Center) - Phone: (763)299-5899 - Email: [email protected] Serves: Anyone - Eligibility: Parents with children ages 0-14 - Registration: Before November 24, 2025 - Intake: Call or email to request toys - Documents: Drivers license/photo ID on distribution day - Distribution: TBD, email will be sent out to all registrants to notify them of the pick up date - Description: Provides toys for Christmas holiday CLOSED CLOSED MN Immigrant Movement Address: Minneapolis, MN Phone: (612)246-1149 - Email: [email protected] - Website: https://www.facebook.com/licenciasparatodosmn/?locale=es_LA Serves: Anyone 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: Provided when families register Description: Provides toys for tots CLOSED ??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 The Organization of Liberian Women In Minnesota (OLWMN) - Toys for Tots Address: 11468 Marketplace Dr N, Suite #600-1037, Champlin, MN 55316 Phone: (612)306-0334 Email: [email protected] - Intake: Email to request an application form or visit website https://surveyheart.com/form/6926008b6968f8f5186a4176 Serves: Open to all Eligibility: Families with children - Registration: Open now until Thursday, December 18th, 2025 until full Documents Required: Driver's License; Intake form requesting full names, ages, gender, date of birth for all kids; parent information required including full name, email address, phone number, and current home address Distribution: The agency will reach out with pick-up details Description: Offers free toys for families in need for Christmas CLOSED #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: Anyone 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 CLOSED POLK COUNTY Christmas Meals Erskine Community Center Address: 105 Ross Avenue, Erskine, MN Phone: Call or text (218)280-2992 Serves: Open to all Eligibility: Individuals who are in need of a hot meal for Christmas Intake: Call to register and get on the list for either dine in, delivery or takeout (deliveries are always contingent on volunteer drivers). Registration: Must enroll by Saturday, December 20th, 2025 (if you miss the deadline for registration please know that nobody is turned away) Distribution: Thursday, December 25th, 2025 Dine in: Begins 5 pm - 8 pm, (refrain from attending if you are sick) Pickup: Starts at 4:30 pm Delivery: Starts around 4 pm; Meals delivered will be left outside the door with a courtesy knock. Description: Provides a Christmas meal STEARNS COUNTY Christmas Meals Overcomers International Fellowship, Inc. Dream Center Address: 529 16th Avenue North, Saint Cloud, MN 56303 Phone: (320) 656-1550 Serves: Open to all Intake: Walk in Distribution: 12 noon Thursday, December 25th Description: Providing a Christmas meal and entertainment Place of Hope Address: 511 9th Avenue North, Saint Cloud, MN 56303 Phone: (320)203-7881 Serves: Open to all in need of a meal Intake: Walk in Distribution: 12:30 pm for lunch and 5:30 pm for dinner on Wednesday, December 24th, and Thursday, December 25th Description: Providing lunch and dinner Christmas meals STATEWIDE Holiday Gifts/Toys CLOSED 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. CLOSED CLOSED We're Doing Our Own Thing WDO2T - Toys for Tots Address: 3800 American Boulevard West, Suite 1500-8042 Phone: (844)210-9100 - Serves: Open to all Eligibility: Families with children who are low income ages 18 and under Registration: Deadline to register is Monday, December 1, 2025 - Intake: Visit website to follow the pre-registration link for Minnesota at https://www.wdo2t.org/ Documents: Provide information for the parent's name, child's name, age, and gender Distribution: Information will be provided once registered and approved for toy pick up Description: Provides a holiday Toys for Tots program CLOSED 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 WASHINGTON COUNTY Christmas Meals Catholic Churches of Saint Michael and Saint Mary - Christmas Community Dinner Address: 611 3rd Street South, Stillwater, MN 55082 - Serves: Open to all Intake: Walk in for a dine-in Christmas meal Distribution: 5 pm - 6:30 pm Saturday, December 20, 2025 Description: Provides a Christmas dinner meal

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