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Organization
Program
Description
Contact Info
METRO
The Food Group
Fare for All
Thanksgiving AND Holiday food program (cost $35 each); express sites around twin cities, will be
changing location every week. Check online at www.fareforall.org or call 763-450-3880 to see when they
are in your area.
Phone: 763-450-3880
Link: www.fareforall.org
United Way
Directory:
holiday food,
toys, gifts or
related
United Way receives information from organizations that are providing Holiday food, toys or gifts.
Call 2-1-1 or 651-291-0211. They will search for programs within your zip code.
Phone: 2-1-1 or
651-291-0211
Link: www.unitedway.org/
Salvation Army
Toy Shop
For children up to age 14, LIVING IN Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott,
Sherburne, Washington, and Wright counties. Online registration: November 1 through December 1, 2024
or until full, Monday through Friday, 9am – 4pm (closed Thanksgiving and the day after Thanksgiving.)
Must register by phone and obtain an appointment or online. Documents required include proof of
address, picture ID for adult and ID for each child in the household, such as Social Security card, Medical
card, or school ID. You cannot be registered for any other toy program, such as Toys for Tots. Register
online www. salvationarmynorth.org/toyshop
Phone: 651-746-3595
Link:
www.salvationarmynorth.org
WASHINGTON COUNTY
Community
Thread
2300 Orleans
Street West,
Stillwater, MN
55082
Holiday Hope
Participants must reside in Stillwater Area School District #834 (including Landfall, Oakdale & Woodbury)
and provide proof of residency. Serve families in need with children under the age of 18, adults with
disabilities and seniors. Register online at communitythreadmn.org/holiday_hope/ registration begins
October 21, 2024.
Phone: 651-439-7434
Link:
communitythreadmn.org
Elim Lutheran
Church
20971 Olinda Trail
North
Scandia, MN
55073
Food program
Serving Scandia, Marine and May Township communities. By appt only - Call (651) 433-2723 to provide
your contact information.
Phone: 651-433-2723
Link: www.elimscandia.org
2024 Holiday Resource Guide
Twin Cities metro area, Washington County, Dakota County, St. Croix County
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Organization
Program
Description
Contact Info
WASHINGTON COUNTY (CONT.)
Open
Cupboard
8264 4th Street
North
Oakdale, MN
55128
Food Program
Open to anyone in need of food, regardless of where you live. No appointment is necessary. You do
not need to provide documentation. All are welcome. Today's Harvest is a free market open 6 days a
week and provides fresh produce, meat, dairy, and bakery items. Monday-Friday 10:30am - 6:00pm
Saturday 10:30am - 2:30pm. Drive-Up Service Thursdays 2pm - 5pm and Fridays 10am - 2pm. You can
register on line before your first trip to speed up your visit however no registration is necessary.
Delivery Program designed to help provide food to people who face transportation barriers.
Deliveries to nearby residents Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Mobile Food Shelf Program
provides monthly distributions to mobile food sites in Woodbury, Oakdale, and Newport. Weekly
distribution to residents of Landfall Mobile Home Park. And partner with Valley Outreach to provide bi-
weekly to Cimarron Park.
Phone: 651-233-1296
Link: www.opencupboard.org
White Bear Area
Food Shelf 1884
Whitaker Street
White Bear Lake,
MN 55110
Food Program
White Bear Lake
Lion's Club Holiday
Toy Distribution
Regular curbside grocery distribution open Monday/Tuesdays 4 - 7pm and
Wednesday/Thursday/Friday 11am - 2pm Thanksgiving Meal Distribution "Give a Gobble" - the week
of Thanksgiving by appointment. Start taking appointments tentatively Nov 1. WB Lion's Club holiday
Toy Distribution - a Saturday in early December, by appointment. Taking appointments Nov 1 through
Nov 30, dependent on donations.
Phone: 651-407-5310
Email:
info@whitebearfoodshelf.org
Link:
www.whitebearfoodshelf.org
Friends in Need
535 4th Street St.
Paul Park, MN
55071
Food Program
Thanksgiving
Groceries
Sign up for a free
turkey
Primarily serving Cottage Grove, Newport, St. Paul Park or Grey Cloud Island. By appointment only call
651-458-0730 for appointments call Mondays between 12-3 p.m. or Tuesdays between 7:30am and
4pm. Or email info@finfood.org. Service hours are Tuesdays from 8am to 4pm (appointments
required) and Wednesdays from 5:30 to 6:30pm (appointments required).
Phone: 651-458-0730
Email: info@finfood.org
Link: www.finfood.org
Hugo Good
Neighbors Food
Shelf
15106 Francesca
Avenue North
Hugo, MN 55038
Holiday Food
Basket
Toy distribution
Serving Hugo and zip code 55038. Holiday signups are now open. Need to register in person, by
appointment, at the food shelf to sign up for a holiday meal and for toys for school aged children.
Call for details, 651-528-6224 or email info@hugofoodshelf.org
Phone: 651-528-6224
Email:
coordinator@hugofoodshelf.org
Link: www.hugofoodshelf.org
DAKOTA COUNTY
Hastings Family
Service
301 2nd Street
East
Hastings, MN
55033
Food Program
Project Share
Holiday Food
and/or gift
assistance
Adopt-a-Family and Provide a Holiday Meal. Registration is now open. Appointments will be available
in-person and over the phone October 22 through December 6, 2024. Please call 651-437-7134 to
schedule an appointment. Recipients must live in the Hastings School District 200; must bring photo ID,
birth certificate or ID for children ages 18 and under as well as current utility bill proving address. Adults
only or non custodial parents can sign up.
Phone: 651-437-7134
Link: hastingsfamilyservice.org
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DAKOTA COUNTY (CONT.)
360
Communities
- Armful of
Love, 501 East
Highway 13,
Suite 112,
Burnsville, MN
55337
Holiday Gift Card
Program
Registration now
closed for 2024
Holiday gift card program for families in need. Recipients must reside in Dakota county.
Registration opened October 11, 2024 and is now full for 2024. For further information
https://360communities.org/resources/armful-of-love
Phone: 952-985-5300
Link: www.360communities.org
Hastings
Family Service
301 2nd Street
East
Hastings, MN
55033
Food Program
Project Share
Holiday Food
and/or gift
assistance
Project Share: Adopt-a-Family and Provide a Holiday Meal. Registration is now open.
Appointments will be avaialbe in-person and over the phone October 22nd through
December 6th, 2024. Please call 651-437-7134 to schedule an appointment. Recipients must
live in the Hastings School District 200; must bring photo ID, birth certificate or ID for children
ages 18 and under as well as current utility bill proving address. Adults only or non custodial
parents can sign up.
Phone: 651-437-7134
Link:
www.hastingsfamilyservice.org
ST. CROIX COUNTY
Operation
H.E.L.P.
1830 Hanley
Road Suite
100
Hudson, WI
54016
Holiday Program -
Hudson Christmas
for Kids
Children can be sponsored to receive holiday gifts; 0-18 years old; must live in the Hudson, W
School District. Pre-registration required. Signup begins 10/21 through 11/22/24 online, please
visit https://operationhelpstcroix.org/christmas-campaign/ to register.
Phone: 715-386-1300
Link:
www.operationhelpstcroix.org
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