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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 serve people who live anywhere in Anoka County.
  2. Residents of Columbia Heights, Fridley, Hilltop, and Spring Lake Park are included in our service area. For additional food assistance, 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 25, 2026.

ON-LINE APPLICATIONS ONLY

  1. One application per household. ON-LINE APPLICATIONS ONLY.
  2. Only apply for children for whom you have legal custody.
  3. Fill out the application carefully. Indicate a “wish list” of types of toys, games and books each child may like. Gift requests up to $35 value per child.
  4. 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.
  5. Home Delivery is available only if your application is APPROVED and if you are DISABLED and HOMEBOUND, and have CHECKED the BOX at the end of the application form, then local law enforcement or firefighters will deliver food and gifts to your home address given on your application.

IF WE APPROVE YOUR APPLICATION

  1. APPROVED applicants will receive their appointment date and time by email. Please watch your inbox and check your junk or spam folder. If you opt in to text messages, you will also receive updates and reminders by text. We are not mailing postcards this year.
  2. Your appointment time will be a time slot between 8 AM to 4:30 PM on December 17 or 18, 2026. 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, and be able to show an ID with your signature in order to receive food and select toys for your family.
  4. Here is a link to an easy to follow map to our distribution site.
  5. When near the Anoka Armory look for signs or volunteers directing you where to go.
  6. When inside the Anoka Armory you will receive food and select gifts for your children from available and donated items.
  7. If you cannot come at your appointment 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 come at your appointment time and bring along your appointment confirmation email and a copy of your ID plus their own ID.
  8. Emergency limited Food & Toy pick up time on December 18, 2026 only from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM. Bring your appointment confirmation email and ID. Doors will be locked at 6:00 PM.
  9. Approved applicants who are Homebound and will be receiving Home Delivery will receive their notification by email. If you opt in to text messages, you will also receive updates and reminders by text. Home Delivery for those who are Homebound, will occur sometime during the distribution days of December 17 or 18, 2026. Law enforcement or firefighters will deliver food and gifts to your home address given on your application. There must be a person at your home to accept the delivery.
CLICK HERE STARTING OCT 1ST TO APPLY ONLINE

AFTER OUR NOVEMBER 25, 2026 DEADLINE:

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