Services available to residents of Nobles County are listed below. If a service only serves residents of parts of Nobles 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 Nobles County Toys for Tots Phone: (507)544-8346 Dan Harrington Serves: Residents of Nobles County Eligibility: Families with children ages birth - 18 Registration: Monday, September 15th, 2025 - Monday, November 24th, 2025 - Intake: - Application can be picked up and dropped off at Walgreens in Worthington (1321 Oxford St, Worthington, MN 56187) - Mailed to the address provided on the application - Scanned and emailed to [email protected] - Apply online at https://adrian-mn.toysfortots.org/local-coordinator-sites/lco-sites/local-toy-request-single-form.aspx. Applicants will receive responses Monday, December 1st, 2025 - Wednesday, December 10th, 2025 Make sure you put a working phone number, or email address on the application. Distribution: Friday, December 12th, 2025 8 am - 6 pm. Approved applicants will be notified by mail with their information on where, when, and time to pick up toys 1 week before distribution. Description: Provides aged appropriate toys for children. Only make request to one distribution center. CLOSED

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. CLOSED 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 CLOSED 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 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 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 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 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

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

Services available to residents of Freeborn County are listed below. If a service only serves residents of parts of Freeborn 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. CLOSED Albert Lea Salvation Army - Holiday Food Box Program - Address: 302 Court Street Albert Lea, MN 56007 - Phone: (507)373-8776 - Serves: Residents of Freeborn County - Eligibility: Single and family households - Intake: Call between 10 am - 4 pm Monday - Friday to register for the food box program - Registration: Tuesday, November 4th, 2025 - Monday, December 8th, 2025 - Distribution: Information will be provided once registered - Description: Holiday food box program to single and family households CLOSED 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 Albert Lea Salvation Army - Holiday Angel Tree Program - Address: 302 Court Street Albert Lea, MN 56007 - Phone: (507)373-8776 - Serves: Residents of Freeborn County - ??Eligibility: Families with children ages birth - 13 years - Intake: Visit website https://saangeltree.org/ or call to register. Must follow the prompts to answer questions. Enter zip code and email address to apply and hear a response from Salvation Army. - Registration: Tuesday, November 4th, 2025 - Monday, December 8th, 2025; Anyone that registered for the Angel Tree will be given the choice to receive a Christmas food box containing items to cook a Christmas dinner. - Distribution: Wednesday, December 17th, 2025 - Thursday, December 18th, 2025. Information will be provided once registered - Description: Holiday toy program for families CLOSED

Services available to residents of Morrison County are listed below. If a service only serves residents of parts of Morrison 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 CLOSED 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 CLOSED

Services available to residents of Saint Louis County are listed below. If a service only serves residents of parts of Saint Louis County, that information is noted in the service. 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. CLOSED Duluth Salvation Army - Christmas Dinner Basket and Gifts - Address: 215 South 27th Avenue West, Duluth, MN 55806 - Phone: (218)722-7934 - Serves: Residents of Duluth, Hermantown, and Proctor - Eligibility: Anyone - Intake: Walk in 1 pm - 4 pm only during the week, no weekends or register anytime at www.SAangeltree.org. when asked for a verification code, simply enter zip code. - Registration: Now until November 26 - Documents: ID for head of household with current address, ID for each child (a birth certificate, MA card, school ID, immunization card, or other), and proof of your income (pay stubs, MFIP letter, EBT card, etc.) - Distribution: December 16 and 17. Appoitment times will be emailed. - Provides a Christmas dinner basket for families and those without children. Toy program for families with children. CLOSED CLOSED Hibbing Salvation Army - Angel Tree 107 West Howard Street, Hibbing 55746 - (218)263-5096 Serves: Residents of Saint Louis County Eligibility: Families with children ages birth - 17 residing in the home and meet income eligibility (Energy Assistance or free/reduced lunch) - Intake: Register www.SAangeltree.org, When asked for a verification code, simply enter zip code. Registration: Now until December 1, 2025 Documents: ID for head of household with current address, ID for each child (a birth certificate, MA card, school ID, immunization card, or other), and proof of your income (pay stubs, MFIP letter, EBT card, etc.) - Distribution: Provided after application is approved. Due to the high volume of clients the time that is assigned is unable to change. Provides a toy-shop style CLOSED Hibbing Salvation Army - Christmas Dinner - 107 Howard Street, Hibbing, MN 55746 - (218)263-5096 Serves: Residents of Saint Louis County - Intake: Walk-in; call ahead for takeout - Distribution: 4 pm - 6 pm Wednesday, December 23 - Provides a Christmas meal dine-in CLOSED Virginia Salvation Army - Angel Tree 507 South 12 Avenue West, Virginia, 55795 - (218)741-1889 Serves: Residents of Saint Louis County Eligibility: Families with children ages birth - 12 residing in the home and meet income eligibility (Energy Assistance or free/reduced lunch) - Intake: Register www.SAangeltree.org, When asked for a verification code, simply enter zip code Registration: Now until November 21, 2025 Documents: ID for head of household with current address, ID for each child (a birth certificate, MA card, school ID, immunization card, or other), and proof of your income (pay stubs, MFIP letter, EBT card, etc.) Distribution: December 16 - 18, 2025 Provides a toy-shop style CLOSED

Information will be listed here when it becomes available.

Services available to residents of Scott County are listed below. If a service only serves residents of parts of Scott 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, 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 CLOSED Mi CASA - Toys for Tots Program Address: 1053 Jefferson Street South, Shakopee, MN 55379 Email: [email protected] for questions Serves: Residents of Carver, Dakota, and Scott counties who are not registered with any other holiday gift program Eligibility: Families with children ages birth - 17 - Intake: Visit website form online to register at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfiuCUvv9fz5SWzHJ_8SlvnPhY_nopq-uwN2TjSZTOVj7V30A/viewform Documents: Proof of ID for each registered child at the time of pick up Distribution: Pick up information will be sent by email by December 12 Description: Provides a holiday Toys for Tots program 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 Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community - Special Holiday Assistance Program Phone: (952)324-0518 Email: [email protected] - Serves: Indigenous families who are residents of Scott County Eligibility: Families with children ages 18 who are enrolled in a federally recognized tribe Registration: Deadline for registration is Friday, December 12 Intake: Call or email to register. Call between 9 am - 5 pm Monday - Friday by phone. Documents: Intake form, verification of address (utility bill or phone bill), income verification, and tribal enrollment documents of the parent(s) and children Distribution: Families will be provided with information once approved Description: Provides gifts and gift cards per child to households in need CLOSED CLOSED Toy Corner, The - Holiday Toy Shop Appointment Address: Saint John's Lutheran Church Basement Level 119 8th Avenue West, Shakopee, MN 55379 Phone: (952)737-9854 - Serves: Clients of The Toy Corner who are residents of Scott County Eligibility: Families with children ages birth - 15 who are experiencing financial hardship Registration: Appointments start November 24 - December 12 Intake: Walk in to sign up for a holiday shopping appointment. Appointments will be 3 pm - 5:30 pm Monday and Tuesday. Documents: Utility bill listing address Distribution: Appointments will be set up in person Description: Provides an opportunity for families to shop for free new and like-new items such as toys, books, stuffed animals, games, and puzzles CLOSED

Provides various forms of relief to military families through its programs, such as: - Critical Financial Assistance: Rent, mortgage, utility, and medical bills; based on need - Recurring Family Support programs: Back to School Brigade, Holiday Meals for Military, Star Spangled Baby Showers, Holiday Toy Drive, and Military Child of the Year. - Vehicle Repair

Services available to residents of Hubbard County are listed below. If a service only serves residents of parts of Hubbard 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 Toys for Girls and Boys and Tiny Tots Phone: (218)255-6056; call or text Tanja for questions Serves: Residents of Park Rapids and surrounding community (within 25 miles) Eligibility: Families in need with children ages birth - 18 Registration: 9 am - 12 noon Saturday, November 8th Intake: Walk-in to Park Rapids American Legion, 900 1st Street East, Park Rapids, MN 56470, to register Fees: None Distribution: Date, location, and time will be provided after registration Description: Each child is provided with a minimum of 3 toys CLOSED ?

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

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

Services available to residents of Chisago County are listed below. If a service only serves residents of parts of Chisago County, that information is noted in the service. Holiday Gifts/Toys Programs that provide gifts such as clothing, toys, and other items that help low-income individuals and families, older adults, and others who celebrate the holiday. CLOSED Anonymous Santa - Christmas with Dignity - Address: Main Street United Methodist Church 6500 Main Street, North Branch, MN 55056 - Phone: (651)983-0496 for questions only - Serves: Residents of Chisago County and Forest Lake School District of Washington County (cities of Columbus, East Bethel, Forest Lake, Ham Lake, Hugo, Lino Lakes, Linwood Township, Marine, May Township, Scandia, Stacy - in Chisago County only, and Wyoming) - Eligibility: Families with children ages birth - 18. The child must be in high school if 18 years old. - Registration: Applications are due Friday, December 5 - Intake: Visit website to apply at https://anonymoussantamn.com/apply. All information must be completed with current phone for a call back. All information must be completed for the application to be processed. If all information is not provided, the application may be delayed. - Documents: Proof of residency at the time of distribution - Distribution: Pick up dates will be held December 17-19. Dates and times for the pick up times will be provided to families - Description: Offers parents and legal guardians who are unable to buy presents for their children and an opportunity to shop in a holiday store CLOSED

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. 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

Services available to residents of Stearns County are listed below. If a service only serves residents of parts of Stearns 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 Albany Food Shelf - Holiday Food Address: Albany Community Center, 741 Lake Avenue, Albany, MN 56307 Phone: (320) 291-6623 Edna Goebel Serves: Residents of the Albany area Intake: Walk in during regular food shelf hours, 8:30 am - 10 am 1st Thursday of the month; 5 pm - 6:30 pm 3rd Thursday of the month, or by appointment Description: Providing regular food shelf items, plus a $10 gift certificate for a turkey or ham at the local grocery store Eden Valley/Watkins Food Shelf - Christmas Food Address: 556 Brooks Street North, Eden Valley, MN 55329 Phone: (320)453-3700 Mary Lou Serves: Residents of Eden Valley - Watkins School District 463 Registration/Distribution: Walk in during regular food shelf hours: 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month; 9 am - 11 am the 2nd Saturday of the month Description: Provides extra food, along with regular amounts Holdingford Area Food Shelf - Christmas Food Address: 420 Main Street, Holdingford, MN, 56340 Phone: (320)746-2637 Mary Stalberger Serves: Residents of Holdingford, St. Anna. Opole, Saint Wendel, and Upsala Intake: Call for more information Distribution: 8 am - 9:30 am 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month Description: Extra food provided for Christmas dinner Kimball Area Food Shelf - Christmas Food Address: St. Anne's Church, 441 Hazel Avenue East, Kimball, MN, 55353 Phone: (320)398-3415 Mary Mathies Website: www.kimballfoodshelf.com Serves: Residents of Kimball Area School District Registration: 9:30 am - 10:45 am Tuesday and Thursday during the month of December Intake: Walk in Description: Extra holiday food provided, including extra baking items for the holidays CLOSED ROCORI Area Food Shelf - Address: 217 Main Street, Cold Spring, MN 56320 - Phone: (320)685-8785 - Serves: Residents of the ROCORI School district - Intake: Call or walk-in - Registration: 10 am - 2:30 pm Monday, November 3rd, 2025 - Monday, December 8th; 5:30 pm - 7 pm the 3rd Monday of the month - Distribution: 2 pm - 7 pm Wednesday, December 17th, 2025 - Description: Provides a holiday food box to local families CLOSED CLOSED Sauk Centre Food Shelf - Christmas Baskets Address: 523 Sinclair Lewis Avenue, Sauk Centre, MN, 56378 Phone: (320)310-3173 Kim Hollenkamp Serves: Residents of Sauk Centre Eligibility: Open to anyone living in the Sauk Centre school district area Registration: Walk-in for applications available during food shelf hours 2 pm - 4 pm Wednesday and 6 pm - 8 pm Thursday. Register by Monday, December 1st Distribution: Applicants will be notified when they can pick up food baskets Description: Provides Christmas baskets CLOSED CLOSED St. Joseph Community Food Shelf - Christmas Food Baskets Address: 18 Birch Street, St. Joseph, MN 56374 Phone: (478)213-2700 Julie Gravgaard - Serves: Preference will be given to the first 60 applicants from residents of St. Joseph community Registration Deadline: Walk in to pick up applications at St. Joseph Food Shelf before Tuesday, December 2nd Distribution: 9 am - 3 pm Wednesday, December 17th (no phone calls will be made.) Description: Provides Christmas food baskets CLOSED The Paynesville Community Service Center - Christmas Food Address: 110 Lake Avenue South, Paynesville, MN 56362 Phone: (320)243-4953 Email: [email protected] Serves: Stearns County residents Eligibility: Residents who fall within income guidelines (such as needing fuel assistance or food stamps) Intake: Walk in during regular food shelf hours, 10 am - 2 pm Wednesday and Thursday Documentation: Bring a picture ID Distribution: Extra holiday food items along with the regular food amounts will be distributed throughout the month of December until Thursday, December 18th, during regular food shelf hours, 10 am - 2 pm Wednesday and Thursday Description: Providing extra holiday food items along with the regular food amounts Holiday Gifts/Toys CLOSED Albany Women of Today - Give a Gift Program Phone: (320)428-4709 Brianne Droneck Serves: Residents of Albany Eligibility: Families with children 17 years and younger or adults 65 and older who are residents of Albany - Registration: Call to Register by Friday, November 7th Documentation: Provide a piece of mail with an Albany address on it Description: Toys, clothing, and gifts for children and the elderly CLOSED CLOSED 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 CLOSED CLOSED Church of St. Joseph Address: 18 Birch Street, St. Joseph, MN 56374 Phone: (478)213-2700 Julie Gravgaard - Serves: Preference will be given to the first 60 applicants from residents of the St. Joseph community Eligibility: Families with children under 18 years old - Registration Deadline: Walk in to pick up applications at St. Joseph Food Shelf by Tuesday, December 2nd. Distribution: 9 am - 3 pm Wednesday, December 17th Description: Provides clothing and gifts for families CLOSED Melrose Area Project Give a Gift Address: PO Box 323, Melrose, MN 56352 Phone: (320)256-7300 Joann Email: [email protected] Serves: Residents of the Melrose school district Registration: Call and leave a message to ask for help Distribution: Month of December Description: Provides gift/care baskets Place of Hope - Kids Hope Shop Address: City Hope Church 413 Franklin Avenue NE, St. Cloud Phone: (320)203-7881 Serves: Residents of Saint Cloud Intake: Walk in Distribution: 1 pm - 7 pm Tuesday, December 16th, Wednesday, December 17th, and Thursday, December 18th Description: Kids shop lets kids shop for free for gifts for each sibling and their parents. Meals for the whole family are provided to-go as kids leave with gifts. Kids must be present to shop. 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 ?CLOSED Sauk Centre Food Shelf - Tender Loving Christmas Address: 523 Sinclair Lewis Avenue, Sauk Centre MN, 56378 Phone: (320)310-3173 Kim Hollenkamp Serves: Residents of Sauk Centre school district Eligibility: Families with children ages birth - 17 and enrolled in the Sauk Centre school district Registration: Walk in for applications available during food shelf hours 2 pm - 4 pm Wednesday and 6 pm - 8 pm Thursday. Register by Monday, December 1st Distribution: Applicants will be notified when they can pick up toys - Distribution: Gift pick up Sunday, December 21st Description: Provides toys CLOSED CLOSED The Paynesville Community Service Center - The Giving Trees Address: 110 Lake Avenue South, Paynesville, MN 56362 Phone: (320)243-4953 Allison Janson Email: [email protected] Serves: Stearns County residents Eligibility: Residents who fall within income guidelines (such as needing fuel assistance or food stamps) Intake: Call or email Registration: Saturday, November 1st - Monday, December 1st - Distribution: 10 am - 2 pm Wednesday, December 17th and Thursday, December 18th Description: Provides toys for Children CLOSED

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

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 CAER Food Shelf Address: 12621 Elk Lake Road NW, Elk River, MN 55330 Phone: (763)441-1020 Website: https://caerfoodshelf.org/appointments Serves: Residents of Elk River, Otsego, and Zimmerman Intake: Visit the website to make an appointment or call to make an appointment during regular food shelf hours: 10 am - 1:30 pm Monday and Wednesday; 4:30 - 6 pm Thursday; 10 am - 12:30 pm Friday (closed December 23rd - January 2nd) Description: Provides extra holiday food 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 CLOSED 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 CLOSED 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 ?

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 CLOSED Chaska Santa - 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 CLOSED 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 CLOSED Mi CASA - Toys for Tots Program Address: 1053 Jefferson Street South, Shakopee, MN 55379 Email: [email protected] for questions Serves: Residents of Carver, Dakota, and Scott counties who are not registered with any other holiday gift program Eligibility: Families with children ages birth - 17 - Intake: Visit website form online to register at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfiuCUvv9fz5SWzHJ_8SlvnPhY_nopq-uwN2TjSZTOVj7V30A/viewform Documents: Proof of ID for each registered child at the time of pick up Distribution: Pick up information will be sent by email by December 12 Description: Provides a holiday Toys for Tots program 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

Services available to residents of Wilkin County are listed below. If a service only serves residents of parts of Wilkin 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 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? CLOSED

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. CLOSED 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 CLOSED CLOSED 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 CLOSED

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 CLOSED 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 CLOSED 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 CLOSED CROSS Center Address: 150 4th Avenue Foley, MN 56329 Phone: (320)733-6286 Cheryl Pick Serves: Residents of Foley area of Benton County Eligibility: Children ages birth - 16; families must be clients of the Cross Center and register before the distribution date Intake: Walk in Registration: The registration deadline is Thursday, November 6th Description: Toys for children CLOSED

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 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 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 CLOSED 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 CLOSED 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 ??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 CLOSED 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

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 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. CLOSED CLOSED Santa's Workshop - Waterville MN? Address:?The Village, 205 1st?Street North, Waterville, MN 56096 Phone: (507)330-0138 Website:?https://www.facebook.com/p/Santas-Workshop-Waterville-MN-100079962622351/ Serves: Residents of Waterville and surrounding communities Eligibility:?Children ages birth - 18 Registration:?Now - Sunday, November 16th Intake: Complete online registration form: https://bit.ly/4oVJDDG. Must complete one registration form per child. Fees: None Distribution:?2 pm - 4 pm, Saturday, December 6th Description: Provides toys for children CLOSED

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 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. CLOSED