Help Toy Shop set up Dec. 18-19
The Salvation Army is looking for help on Dec. 18-19 to help parents choose Christmas presents for their children. Volunteers are needed to help set up and help parents choose gifts. Walk-ins will be able to come to the Salvation Army from 9-11 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 22, to receive toys. Contact Laura at 320-257-7437 to sign up to volunteer.
Adopt a family for Christmas gifts
Place of Hope has more than 50 families and individuals who need gifts for Christmas. Visit their website to pick your person/family. You may purchase gift cards for each family member or choose from their lists which will be available online until Dec. 15. Visit www.placeofhopeministries.com for more information.
LSS Crisis Nursery seeks donations
Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota Crisis Nursery is free 24/7 care for children and support for families. They need diapers size 5, 6 and 7, wet wipes and gas cards. Please call to set up a drop-off time at 320-654-1090.
Toys for Tots still accepting toys
Catholic Charities Emergency Services is accepting Toys for Tots donations for children in the St. Cloud area who would not receive a gift without this program from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesdays and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fridays at the loading area of 157 Roosevelt Road, Suite 100, St. Cloud, Door D (back of building). Please do not leave donations outside. Contact Catholic Charities Emergency Services for more information at 320-229-4560.
Ring bells for The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army bell-ringing season starts each November and runs through Christmas Eve when the red kettles are packed away for the season. Volunteers are the difference between an empty kettle and one that raises enough to provide a family with two bags of groceries or shelter an individual for a night. Contact Laura at 320-257-7437 or laura.douvier@usc.salvationarmy.org.
