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. 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.

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. 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 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

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- Baby and Toddler Care Packages: Clients participating in the food shelf may also receive a care package that contains diapers/pull-ups, wipes, onesies, hats, baby lotion and body wash, formula, bottles, and baby food. Not all items are always available based on supply. - Birthday Bags: Clients participating in the food shelf may receive a "Birthday Bag" for each child's birthday filled with candles, cake decorations, party favors for 6 - 8 kids, themed plates/napkins/etc., colorful party decorations (table cloths, paper streamers, etc.), and small toys or crafts. Parents can also choose one birthday cake or cupcakes. - LearnStrong Back To School: Provides backpacks filled with school supplies. - Toys of Joy Holiday Program: Provides a special event in December where parents can shop for toys for their 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. 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

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. 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 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

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. 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.

Services available to residents of Stevens County are listed below. If a service only serves residents of parts of Stevens 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. Morris Area Women Of Today - Christmas Toy Shoppe and Wish Tree - Address: PO Box 82, Morris, MN 56267 - Phone: (320)287-0597 - Email: [email protected] Serves: Residents of Stevens County - Eligibility: Children ages birth - 18 - Registration: Saturday, November 1st - Saturday, December 13th - Intake: Call or email for application or walk in to Stevens County Human Services department (400 Colorado Avenue, Suite 104, Morris, MN 56267) - Documents: Application form - Fees: None - Distribution: 8 am - 5 pm Saturday, December 20th. Appointment will be provided after registration - Description: Toy Shoppe provides toys/gifts, stocking stuffers, hats, mittens, toothbrushes, one game, and at least one new blanket/quilt per family. Wish Tree provides at least one new article of clothing ?

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 Steele County are listed below. If a service only serves residents of parts of Steele 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. Steele County Toys For Tots - Address: PO Box 199 Owatonna, MN 55060 - Email: [email protected] - Serves: Residents of Steele County - Eligibility: Children ages 15 and younger as of Wednesday, December 31st, 2025. School-aged children must be attending school or be home-schooled. - Registration: Applications must be filled out and returned by Friday, November 28th, 2025 - Intake: Visit website https://owatonna-mn.toysfortots.org/local-coordinator-sites/lco-sites/default.aspx?nPageID=0&nPreviewInd=0&nRedirectInd=3 to print an application to apply and see a list of locations to walk in to receive an application. Drop off the application to Owatonna Public Library Children's Area, Minnesota Prairie County Alliance, or Community Pathways of Steele County or mail the application back to: Steele County Toys for Tots/Family To Family PO Box 199 Owatonna, MN 55060 - Documents: When picking up toys, guardians/parents need a photo ID and proof of residency (i.e. phone bill, rent receipt or utility bill). Children need a school grade report (digital or paper), identification card, or lunch receipt - Distribution: Parents will be notified of the date and time for pick-up by email or postal mail. - Description: Provides pre-bagged toys

- 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

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

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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.

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

Services available to residents of Pine County are listed below. If a service only serves residents of parts of Pine 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. Pine County Toys for Tots Serves: Residents of Pine County Eligibility: Children ages birth - 18 years (Youth ages 18 still need to be in school), and children must live at the address provided Registration: Wednesday, October 1st, 2025 - Friday, December 14th, 2025 - Intake: There are no online, phone, or mail-in applications for Toys for Tots in Pine County - Custodial parents and foster parents may visit website https://pine-city-mn.toysfortots.org/local-coordinator-sites/lco-sites/request-toys.aspx for locations to pick up an application Fill out the application and return it where it was picked up. Description: Provides pre-bagged toys for children who would not have any toys without assistance

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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

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