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WELCOME – WE ARE HAPPY TO HELP YOU. PLEASE READ THIS CAREFULLY SO WE ARE ABLE TO PROVIDE YOU WITH THE ASSISTANCE YOU ARE LOOKING FOR.

  1. We only serve people that live in North Anoka County.
  2. We do NOT serve Columbia Heights, Fridley, Hilltop nor Spring Lake Park residents.  If you live there, contact SACA Foodshelf in Columbia Heights by phone: 763-789-2444 or at their website: www.sacafoodshelf.org
  3. The Christmas Committee does not have an office location. The Anoka National Guard Armory staff cannot help you. The Anoka Armory is the distribution site.
  4. Applications can be submitted from October 1 through November 21, 2023.

ON-LINE APPLICATIONS ONLY

  1. One application per household. ON-LINE APPLICATIONS ONLY.
  2. Fill out the application carefully. Indicate a “wish list” of types of toys, games and books each child would most like. Gift requests up to $35 value per child. Please do not request video games or gift cards.
  3. Upon your application being APPROVED, when you come into the Anoka Armory for your appointment be prepared to show an ID with your signature.
  4. Only apply for children for whom you have legal custody.
  5. BE PREPARED TO SHOW PROOF OF CUSTODY OF CHILDREN.
  6. Be sure to check the box to indicate you agree that Christmas Committee may:
    1. Share information on your application with other groups giving food and toys.
    2. Check other systems to find out if your application information is correct.
    3. Inform other groups that you applied with Christmas Committee.
  7. If your application is APPROVED and if you are DISABLED and HOMEBOUND, and have CHECKED the BOX at the end of the application form, local law enforcement or fire fighters will deliver food and gifts sometime during the week starting December 18, 2023 to your home address given on your application.

IF WE APPROVE YOUR APPOINTMENT

  1. APPROVED applicants will be sent a postcard notification in mid-December with your appointment date and time. Notifications are mailed to your home address given when you filled in the application.
  2. Your appointment time will be a time slot between 8 AM to 4:30 PM on December 18 or 19, 2023. Please, COME INTO THE ANOKA ARMORY AT YOUR APPOINTED TIME.
  3. You will need to come into the Anoka Armory at 408 E. Main St., Anoka, MN 55303, to receive your food and select your toys.
  4. Here is a link to an easy to follow map to our distribution site.
  5. Look for signs and volunteers at intersections directing you where to go.
  6. You will be able to select toys for your children from those donated and available. To help us gather appropriate gifts, please fill out your “wish list” for each child on your application.
  7. If you cannot come at your time, you can send someone to pick up your toys and food.
    1. Give them a note that tells your name and states that you give them permission to pick up for you.
    2. Have them bring along your appointment card and your ID plus their own ID.
CLICK HERE STARTING OCT 1ST TO APPLY ONLINE

AFTER OUR NOVEMBER 21, 2023 DEADLINE:

  1. CALL: SALVATION ARMY AT 651-746-3595
  2. CALL UNITED WAY AT 211
  3. CHECK WITH LOCAL CHURCHES AND FOOD SHELVES