Services available to residents of Rice County are listed below. If a service only serves residents of parts of Rice 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. Community Action Center of Northfield - Operation Joy Address: Northfield Community Action Center 1651 Jefferson Parkway, Suite HS-200, Northfield, MN 55057 Phone: (507)664-3550, Call for questions regarding registration Serves: Residents of Northfield School District 659 Eligibility: Families with children from birth to 18 years old Registration: Monday, October 20th, 2025 - Thursday, November 20th, 2025 - Intake: Visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdBzDt8QfvOSmew2Kkeu_IHhUSwQ_MkdkosTEVh5cnIL5eFcw/viewform to complete the online registration form. A postcard will be mailed confirming the time closer to the day of the event. Please bring this postcard with you to your scheduled Operation Joy time slot. Distribution: Wednesday, December 10th, 2025 Description: Provides a gift program for families with children needing additional support for the holiday season Faribault Toys for Tots - Address: Faribault Elks Lodge Suite 1460 at 2027 Grant Street, Faribault, MN 55021 - Email: [email protected] - Serves: Residents of Rice County - Eligibility: Families with children ages 6 months - 14 years, must be on assistance from Rice County Social Services, or have a child enrolled in the Three Rivers Head Start Program or WIC Program - Intake: Visit https://faribault-mn.toysfortots.org/local-coordinator-sites/lco-sites/local-toy-request-single-form.aspx to register online. Parents are reminded that once an application is submitted and if they have not received a response within 7 days, they are to contact the Faribault Toys for Tots coordinator at [email protected] - Registration: Wednesday, October 1st, 2025 - Sunday, November 30th, 2025 - Distribution: Tuesday, December 16th - Wednesday, December 17th; applicants will be notified in writing or e-mail of the date and time to pick up toys for their children - Documents: Photo ID for each adult, forms of identification for each child (birth certificate, insurance card, school ID, or Social Security card), proof of residency, proof of assistance, and proof of income Description: Provides a gift program for families with children needing additional support for the holiday season

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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 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 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 MN Immigrant Movement Address: Minneapolis, MN Phone: (612)246-1149 - Email: [email protected] - Website: https://www.facebook.com/licenciasparatodosmn/?locale=es_LA Serves: Open to all 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: Provded when families register Description: Provides toys for tots 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 #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: Open to all 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 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, St. Cloud, MN 56303 Phone: (320) 656-1550 Serves: Open to all Intake: Walk in Distribution: 12 noon on Thursday, December 25th Description: Providing a Christmas meal and entertainment STATEWIDE Holiday Gifts/Toys 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. 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

Services available to residents of Sherburne County are listed below. If a service only serves residents of parts of Sherburne 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. 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. Christmas Baskets Big Lake Community Food Shelf Address: 160 Lake Street North, Big Lake, MN 55309 Phone: (763)263-2432 Website: https://blcfs.org/online-ordering/ Serves: Primarily residents of Big Lake Eligibility: Meet TEFAP income guidelines Registration: December Intake: Schedule an appointment online?or call for additional assistance Documents: None Fees: None Distribution: All of December Description: During a regular food shelf appointment, holiday food is provided Holiday Gifts/Toys Gift Anonymous .Address: 8899 Nashua Avenue NE, Otsego, MN, 55330 .Phone: (612)470-4438 .Email: [email protected] .Serves: Residents of Elk River and Otsego .Eligibility: Families with children ages birth - 18 (if still a senior in High School) .Intake: Register online http://www.giftsanonymous.org/ starting Monday, November 3rd .Distribution: The selected time slot picked during registration; bring photo ID and proof of residency, such as a utility bill. Children's verification options are listed online during registration; in-person and curbside pickup are available .Description: Gift program for kids ? Monticello Community Toys for Tots .Address: PO Box 1226 Monticello, MN 55362 .Email: [email protected] .Website: https://monticello-mn.toysfortots.org/local-coordinator-sites/lco-sites/local-toy-request-single-form.aspx .Serves: Residents of Becker, Big Lake, Clear Lake, Clearwater, and Monticello .Eligibility: Families with children ages birth - 17 .Registration: Open till Monday, December 1st .Intake: Visit website to register https://monticello-mn.toysfortots.org/local-coordinator-sites/lco-sites/local-toy-request-single-form.aspx .Documents: Photo ID (driver's license), current utility bill showing current address, and identification for each child (birth certificate, school ID, Tax page listing dependents, or Mychart). .Distribution: 8 am - 3 pm Saturday, December 6th at 1330 Edmonson Avenue NE, Monticello, MN 55362 .Description: Provides toys Salvation Army .Address: 400 Hwy 10 South, St. Cloud MN 56304 .Phone: (320)252-4552 .Serves: Residents of Avon, Clearlake, Clearwater, Cold Spring, Collegeville, Holdingford, Kimball, Rice, Richmond, Roscoe, St. Stephen, St. Joseph, St. Cloud, Sartell, Sauk Rapids and Waite Park .Eligibility: Children ages birth - 14 who are low income or emergency needs .Registration: Monday, November 3rd - Monday, December 15th .Intake: Visit the website to sign up https://saangeltree.org/ or for people without access to sign up online, can walk in 9 am -11 am and 1 pm - 3 pm on ?Monday, November 24th, to sign up .Documents: Bring a birth certificate or school enrollment form for each child .Distribution: Friday, December 19th, families will receive a date and time for pick up when they sign up .Description: Toys and gifts for children ?

- Provides toys for children in need and food for individuals and families

Personal services include: - Community center/youth programming - Seasonal programs - Visits to seniors and individuals who are sick - Personal care items

Services available to residents of Dakota County are listed below. If a service only serves residents of parts of Dakota 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 with the sponsor's generosity. Holiday Gift/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. CAP Agency - Hope for the Holidays Toy Program Hope for the Holidays Hotline: (952)402-9873 Email: Maritza Real at [email protected] Serves: Residents of Carver, Dakota, and Scott counties who are current clients of CAP Agency's programs - Scott County Eligibility: Must participate and utilize CAP's Food Shelf or utilize the Energy Assistance Program (EAP) for families with children ages birth - 18. - Carver and Dakota Eligibility: Must participate and utilize the Energy Assistance Program (EAP) for families with children ages birth - 18. - Intake: Call CAP Agency case worker or the Hope for the Holiday Hotline about the toy program. Visit website to fill out form to sign up for the toy distribution program at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfvOrWOnIm8t4ts31u7KuYfJ5_3-bQp6owEq9txt1fxhTtC9Q/viewform. Registration: Starts October 29 and until full Documents: Proof of participation in CAP's Food Shelf or Energy Assistance Program (EAP) Distribution: Toy distribution dates and times will be emailed to families once they have registered Description: Holiday toy program for current clients of CAP Agency Hastings Family Service - Project Share - Adopt-a-Family to Receive Gifts and Food Address: 301 2nd Street East, Hastings, MN 55033 Phone: (651)437-7134 Serves: Residents of Hastings Public Schools Independent School District 200 (including the cities of Hampton, Hastings, Miesville, New Trier, and Vermillion; portions of Denmark, Douglas, Hampton, Marshan, Nininger, Ravenna, and Vermillion Townships) Eligibility: Families with children ages birth - 18 Registration: Appointment scheduling starts October 22 - December 5 and until full. Appointments must be scheduled by phone for an in-person meeting. Intake: Call for an intake appointment Documents: Picture ID for the parent(s), piece of mail postmarked within the last two weeks such as a utility bill, and proof of documents for each child listing their name. Proof of documents of children can be a school document or birth certificate, and proof of high school enrollment for children ages 18. Distribution: Gifts can be distributed at the family's intake appointment Description: Provides gifts to families in need Secret Holiday Shop - City of Farmington Holiday Toy Shop Event Address: Rambling River Center Banquet Room 325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024 Phone: (651)280-6970 Email: [email protected] Serves: Residents of Farmington Eligibility: Families with children ages 3 - 12 Intake: No registration is needed. Walk into the event and parents should send their children with a shopping list with names and how much to spend on each person in the household (i.e. Mom $15, Dad $15, etc.) Parents are not allowed to choose or do the shopping. Fees: Gifts range $2 - $17. Children will buy tickets for $1 per ticket. Distribution: 9 am - 12 noon Saturday, December 6, 2025 Description: Provides a toy shop for children to shop gifts for their family at low cost and gifts are wrapped once chosen

Services available to residents of Carver County are listed below. If a service only serves residents of parts of Carver County, that information is noted in the service. Holiday Gift/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. CAP Agency - Hope for the Holidays Toy Program - Hope for the Holidays Hotline: (952)402-9873 - Email: Maritza Real at [email protected] - Serves: Residents of Carver, Dakota, and Scott counties who are current clients of CAP Agency's programs Scott County Eligibility: Must participate and utilize CAP's Food Shelf or utilize the Energy Assistance Program (EAP) for families with children ages birth - 18. Carver and Dakota Eligibility: Must participate and utilize the Energy Assistance Program (EAP) for families with children ages birth - 18. - Intake: Call CAP Agency case worker or the Hope for the Holiday Hotline about the toy program. Visit website to fill out form to sign up for the toy distribution program at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfvOrWOnIm8t4ts31u7KuYfJ5_3-bQp6owEq9txt1fxhTtC9Q/viewform. - Registration: Starts October 29 and until full - Documents: Proof of participation in CAP's Food Shelf or Energy Assistance Program (EAP) - Distribution: Toy distribution dates and times will be emailed to families once they have registered - Description: Holiday toy program for current clients of CAP Agency Chaska Santa and Mi CASA - Holiday Program - Email: [email protected] - Serves: Residents of Carver County - Eligibility: Families with children ages birth - 18 - Intake: Visit website to register online at https://chaskabaseball.sportngin.com/register/form/697931070. To register, families will need to Sign In, Create an Account, or Continue as Guest to submit their information online. Registration needs to have children's first name (first, middle, last), date of birth, parent(s) name (first, middle, last), email, phone number, city, state, and zip code. - Registration: November 5 - November 30 - Documents: Photo ID for the parent, utility bill with current bill address listed, and a form of identification for each child. Forms of identification for the child must bear the child's name and can be a health insurance card, birth certificate, Social Security card, or anything else that proves there is an actual living child. No pictures of children. - Distribution: December 18 - 19. Parents will be asked to pick a time slot via Signup Genius by email. Do not bring children to the distribution. Do not arrive before distribution time. - Description: Holiday toy program

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. Redwood Share the Spirit .(507)430-5229 .Email: [email protected] .Serves: Residents of Redwood County .Eligibility: Families with children, individuals and couples in need; focus, on family households in need .Registration: Postmarked no later than October 31, 2025; applications received after deadline will be put on a waitlist .Intake: Apply online: https://form.jotform.com/252205316057146 or applications can be picked up in person at Schools including Head Start and pre-schools, churches, area food shelves, United Community Action, Big Buddies, and Southwest Health and Human Service worker. .Documents: Referral or application from organizations listed above .Distribution: December 16 - 18 by assigned appointment .Provides a holiday toy program

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. 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. 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

Community partnership program that provides gifts for low-income children and senior citizens.

Services available to residents of Mower County are listed below. If a service only serves residents of parts of Mower 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. 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. Austin Salvation Army - Christmas Food Basket - Address: 409 1st Avenue NE Austin, MN 55912 - Phone: (507)437-4566 - Serves: Residents of Mower County - Eligibility: Individuals and families - Availability: 1 food basket per address (even if more than one family resides at the same address) - Registration: Monday, December 8th, 2025 - Distribution: Will be provided at registration - Documents: Participant Card ID or photo ID and proof of address (i.e. recent utility bill or lease) - Description: Provide a Christmas food basket Austin Salvation Army - Christmas Angel Tree - Address: 409 1st Avenue NE Austin, MN 55912 - Phone: (651)370-7962 - Serves: Residents of Mower County - Eligibility: Families with children ages birth - 16 - Intake: Visit the website https://saangeltree.org/?fbclid=IwAR1ThdD8FOOEQv2GP-mrRiSNnRhIv_5MoZ3vPBvOJaD1HUo7b7QaAXsXet8 to register for toys. Once registered and documents have been submitted, families will receive an email confirmation. - Registration: Wednesday, October 1st, 2025 - 12 noon Friday, December 5th, 2025 - Documents: Photo ID, proof of current address ( a current bill), and proof of income for the last 30 days - Description: Provides a Christmas toy program for children

- Provides toys for children in need (Angel Tree) - Provides Christmas baskets to those in need

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 western Hennepin County 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. 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 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 Sisters of Synergy - 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.

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Services available to residents of Benton County are listed below. If a service only serves residents of parts of Benton 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. ?Holiday Gifts/Toys Catholic Charities Emergency Services - Toys for Tots .157 Roosevelt Road, Suite 100, Saint Cloud, MN 56301 .(320)229-4560 .Email: [email protected] .Serves: Residents of Eden Valley, Kimball, Rice, Saint Cloud, Sauk Rapids, Sartell, Waite Park, Saint Augusta, Saint Joseph, Watkins, or Royalton .Eligibility: Families with children 6 months - 14 years who are not enrolled in any other holiday program .Registration: Monday, November 3rd - Friday, December 5th at 4:30 pm .Intake: Visit the website to sign up and select the desired pick-up date. No phone or in-person registration. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2025ToysForTots .Documents: Photo ID for all family members as well as guardians. Guardians will be asked for proof of guardianship. Address verification must be dated within the last 60 days and upload must show the sender, recipient, and date. Must provide a birth certificate for each child. .Distribution: December 11th, 16th, and 18th. Families can choose their pick-up date. Once signed up, families will receive a confirmation notice with an appointment date and time with specific instructions on how to finish the application process by emailing the required documentation. An official pick-up notice with toy pick-up instructions will be emailed to the family once the required documents have been reviewed. Families will be required to show the official pick-up notice at the distribution site. Provides a no-contact, curbside pick-up of Christmas gifts. .Description: Toys for children Salvation Army .Address: 400 Hwy 10 South, St. Cloud MN 56304 .Phone: (320)252-4552 .Serves: Residents of Avon, Clearlake, Clearwater, Cold Spring, Collegeville, Holdingford, Kimball, Rice, Richmond, Roscoe, St. Stephen, St. Joseph, St. Cloud, Sartell, Sauk Rapids and Waite Park .Eligibility: Children ages birth - 14 who are low income or experiencing emergency needs .Registration: Monday, November 3rd - Monday, December 15th .Intake: Visit the website to sign up https://saangeltree.org/ or for people without access to sign up online, can walk in 9 am - 11 am and 1 pm - 3 pm on ?Monday, November 24th, to sign up .Documents: Bring a birth certificate or school enrollment form for each child .Distribution: Friday, December 19th, families will receive a date and time for pick up when they sign up .Description: Toys and gifts for children

Services available to residents of Lyon County are listed below. If a service only serves residents of parts of Lyon 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. 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. Heart to Heart - Address: PO Box 709 Marshall, MN 56258 - Phone: (507)401-5335 - Serves: Residents of Lyon County - Eligibility: Parents with children ages birth - 18?and adults who are homebound, elderly, or disabled - Registration: Deadline for mailing with a postmark is Thursday, November 13th, 2025 - Intake: Call for an application or print out application online https://heart2heartlc.org/registration/and mail before deadline. Forms also may be dropped off at Southwest Health and Human Services, 607 West Main Steet, Suite 100, Marshall, MN 56258. Registration will not be taken over the phone. No exceptions. Registration forms postmarked after Thursday, November 13th, 2025, will be served on a first-come-first-serve basis between 1 pm - 2 pm on Distribution Day. - Distribution: 10 am - 1 pm Saturday, December 13th, 2025 Southwest Minnesota State University, Lower Conference Room/Conference Center, 1501 State Street, Marshall MN 56258 - Description: Offers Christmas food for registered persons or family, and gifts for children ages 18 and under.

- Christmas gift program for union members - Direct financial assistance provided to union members - Holiday food programs for union members - Member assistance program - National Letter Carriers food drive - Services to the unemployed - Workers memorial breakfast

Provides youth services, including: - After-school program - Basic needs support - Holiday project gifts at the holiday time - Individual and group support services and referral - In-school and after-school homework tutoring - Junior and senior high peer leadership, community service, and philanthropy program: Key Club - One-to-one and group mentoring - Peaceful playground facilitation at elementary school ?- Recreation center youth activities - Summer enrichment program ?- Youth board? ? ?Offers academic and life skills programs, including: - Children's garden - ECO Club and Water Project - Partnering with City of Ely: Recreation activities - Social and emotional learning activities year round - STEM activities year round

??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?

Christmas program provides toys and food boxes for 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. Mankato Toys for Tots Address: Mankato National Guard Armory, 100 Martin Luther King Jr Drive, Mankato, MN 56001 Phone: (507)514-7131 (This is an unmanned hotline, but the messages are checked throughout each business day) Serves: Residents of Blue Earth, Nicollet, Le Sueur, and Waseca counties Eligibility: Families with children ages birth - 14. Grandparents who have full guardianship of the children can request toys. Registration: October 15th - December 7th - Intake: Call or visit website for online application. Fill out the application. Some information may or may not be required. Incomplete or inaccurate information can impact a family's ability to complete their request. Distribution: 8 am - 12 noon Saturday, December 13. If families attend a distribution event that they have not been approved and assigned to they WILL NOT receive toys. NO EXCEPTIONS. Description: Provides two toys, one large and one small. Only make request to one distribution center.

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. Southeast Minnesota Toys for Tots Serves: Residents of Dodge and Winona County Eligibility: Families with children ages birth - 18 (if still attending high school) Registration: Now - Saturday, November 30 - Intake: Visit website to register online. Documents: Photo ID for each adult, forms of identification for each child (birth certificate, insurance card, school ID, or Social Security card), proof of residency, proof of assistance, and proof of income Distribution: December 1 - December 22. Parents will be notified of the date and time for pick-up by email from toysfortots.org Description: Provides pre-bagged toys

The goals of the Family Development programs are to assist families in crisis situations, meet basic needs, and to strive towards and maintain self-sufficiency Services may include: Food programs - Food shelf vouchers Application assistance - Food support - Health insurance - Social security benefits Seasonal - School supply distribution - Winter clothing - Food baskets - Toys and holiday gifts to families in need Outreach and referrals to - Budgeting - Housing - Medical services - Parenting education - Transportation

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. Salvation Army CHRISTMAS TOY SHOP SIGN-UP Serves: Residents of Martin County Lisa (507)238-9797 Eligibility: Parents/guardians of children ages 0 - 1 years Registration: 7:30 am - 4 pm Monday - Friday, October 1 - 31 Intake: Call Documentations: Disclosed when call Fees: No fee Distribution: Disclosed once registered Description: Holiday toys