Holiday Gift/Food Programs
***Call 2-1-1 for most up-to-date programs***
Holiday Food and Toy Resources (old document but many programs are still currently running)
Sheridan Story - 12/21/19 through 1/5/20
- When: December 21, 2019 - January 5, 2020
- What: Free 4-5 pound bag of non-perishable food items
- Where: All Twin Cities YMCA branch locations and additional community sites.
- How: Simply go to the front desk of your nearest partner location and request a bag of food.
Note: Membership is not required and no information will be collected. To find the nearest location, visit:
https://www.thesheridanstory.org/winter-break/
Fare For All
- $30 for a food pack
- Packs include ham, whole chicken, pork roast, chicken drumsticks, meatballs, mixed veggies, frozen corn, and apple pie. Contents can be subject to change
- Call 763-450-3880
- Visit http://fareforall.org/find-a-site
Armful of Love-Opens 10/10/2019
360 Communities Armful of Love holiday program is now accepting requests for holiday assistance. In 2017, over 1000 families received assistance. The intake phone number is 952-985-4065. Families will be scheduled for an intake appointment to determine eligibility for the program. This program closes very quickly. This program is also in need of donations, sponsors and volunteers. Click here more information
This program serves residents of Dakota County, not already served by Hastings Family Services or Neighbors Inc.
Neighbors Holiday Gift Assistance Program for Children and Adults-Registrations Open October 28, 2019-December 6, 2019
· Neighbors’ Holiday Gift Program provides gifts for children age 18 and under or still in high-school as well as older adults aged 65 and over. This is for residents of South St.Paul, West Saint Paul, Inver Grove Heights, Mendota Heights, Lillydale and Sunfish Lake.
· Holiday program staff will be available from October 28th to December 6th during the following times to accept applications for the 2019 program: Monday – Friday from 8:45 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. (Closed November 28 & 29)
Picture ID and income verification is needed. Please see website for specific details.
This program is also seeking donations and volunteers to assist with this program.
Phone number: 651-306-2140
