2016 Holiday Resources

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1 2016 Holiday Resources Metro-wide Locations Northpoint Pilot City Penn Ave. N., Minneapolis, MN Eligibility: Program is open to all, but is limited to the first 300 families registering. Client does not need a relationship with Northpoint. In-Person registration begins November 1 and ends November 30. Registration hours are Monday Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Gifts will be distributed December 16, 17, and 19 at the agency (delivery dates confirmed during registration process in November). Clients will receive a post card by mid-december with a specific date/time for pick up (post card should be brought to the appointment). If a post card is not received, client may call Northpoint to confirm their participation and receive their appointment date/time. Hospitality House (Information Line for ) (General Information) 1220 Logan Ave. N., Minneapolis, MN / Christmas with Dignity Parents MUST bring the following: Valid state identification with current address (if not current address, also bring a current utility bill) AND proof of children in the household (MUST be an ORIGINAL birth certificate OR a letter of custody with the social worker s name and contact information) In Person Registration is scheduled on: o November 26 9:00 AM to 4: Logan Ave. N. o December 3 9:00 AM to 4: Logan Ave. N. o December 4 12:00 PM to 4: E. Franklin Ave. (Franklin Ave. & Park Ave.) At registration, client will obtain an admission ticket entitling them to purchase affordable toys at a specific time on December 16 at 1220 Logan Ave. N. If the client is unable to keep the assigned appointment, a substitute can be named. The substitute MUST bring valid state issued identification AND the admission ticket received during registration. Gifts will be offered for sale/distributed on December 16 at 1220 Logan Ave. N. with admission ticket ONLY Union Gospel Mission E. University Ave., Saint Paul, MN Thanksgiving Food Baskets In Person Registration WITH VALID PHOTO ID AND ITEM OF MAIL is scheduled on: 1

2 o October 25 1:00 PM to 6: E. University Ave. o October 27 9:00 AM 6: E. University Ave. o October 29 10:30 AM 2: E. University Ave. o November 1 1:00 PM to 6: E. University Ave. o November 5 10:30 AM to 2: E. University Ave. One food basket per household Food bag pick up will be November 21 and November 22. Pick up information will be communicated as part of the registration process. Salvation Army Registration by Telephone ( , Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM 4:00 PM) AND Website ( is expected to be available in early November through early December o If client is unable to register by early December, call to determine if emergency services may be available Program is ONLY for families with children between the ages of 0 to 14 years of age Residency Requirement: o Program is ONLY open to residents of Hennepin, Ramsey, Anoka, Dakota, Scott, Carver, Washington, Chisago, Wright, and Sherburne counties Toy distribution information will be communicated at point of registration, or call prior to early December between 9:00 AM & 4:00 PM for distribution information At distribution, parent(s) MUST provide: o Proof of address/residency (i.e. item of mail with a current post mark/date) o Photo ID for self o ID for EACH child in the household (i.e. original birth certificate, medical card, school ID, Social Security card, etc.) United Way Holiday Clearing Bureau Food and Toy Resources Call First Call for Help ( or ) for information about finding an agency to register for food and toys South Minneapolis Waite House th Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN Pre-Thanksgiving Meal Wednesday, November 16 beginning at 5:30 PM (one seating) with an open house prior to the meal from 4:00 PM 5:30 PM Toys for Tots Program Limited availability is anticipated o CALL FOR INFORMATION AFTER NOVEMBER 1 AND TO INQUIRE ABOUT REGISTRATION 2

3 Southern Suburbs VEAP (Volunteers Enlisted to Assist People) 9600 Aldrich Ave. S., Bloomington, MN Toys for children age newborn to 18 Telephone Registration ONLY is scheduled starting on: o November 3 November 23 (Monday Friday 8:00am 4:30pm) Residency and Income Requirement: o Clients MUST reside in Bloomington, Edina, Richfield, or Minneapolis west of Cedar Ave. and south of 50 th St. and be able to demonstrate financial need (self-declared) Distribution details will be communicated at point of registration (date/time/location) Clients must bring valid identification and current utility bill documenting residency in the service area (last 60 days) to their distribution appointment PROP (People Reaching Out to Other People) Martin Dr., Eden Prairie, MN Cindy Gift Program for Children Newborn to 18 AND Adults 59+ In Person Registration ONLY is scheduled: o Early/Mid November (call for specifics) o If client is not a current client with PROP, a meeting with a case manager will take place first Residency Requirement: o Clients MUST reside in Eden Prairie or Chanhassen with valid ID and current utility bill (last 60 days) or similar proof of residency (current lease, etc.) Proof of Children Residing with Parent Requirement: o Social Security card, medical card, school record/report card, etc. Distribution details will be communicated at point of registration (dates/times/location) Northern Suburbs CEAP/Northern Hennepin County (Community Emergency Assistance Programs) Brooklyn Blvd., Brooklyn Center, MN December Holiday Food Program/ Hope for the Holidays Gift Program Residency Requirement: o Clients MUST reside in Brooklyn Park, Brooklyn Center, or East Champlin with valid ID and current utility bill (last 60 days) or similar proof of residency (current lease, etc.) o Anoka County residents WITH PROOF OF RESIDENCY should call Call the agency AFTER DECEMBER 1 for more information regarding registration/eligibility/distribution/etc. CEAP/Anoka County (Community Emergency Assistance Programs) th Ave. NE, #130, Blaine, MN

4 December Holiday Food Program/ Hope for the Holidays Gift Program Residency Requirement: o Clients MUST reside in Anoka County with valid ID and current utility bill (last 60 days) or similar proof of residency (current lease, etc.) Call the agency AFTER DECEMBER 1 for more information regarding registration/eligibility/distribution/etc. Western Suburbs NEAR Food Shelf (North Suburban Emergency Assistance Response) W. Broadway Ave., Crystal, MN Food Basket Program MUST HAVE A PREVIOUSLY ESTABLISHED CLIENT RELATIONSHIP WITH THE AGENCY TO QUALIFY FOR SERVICES If a relationship with the agency is not established, clients can register with NEAR by calling Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM 4:30 PM (Thursday until 6:00 PM) Residency Requirement: o Clients MUST reside in New Hope, Crystal or Robbinsdale (between Victory Memorial Drive and 42 nd Ave.) Thanksgiving and Christmas food programs available for CURRENT CLIENTS ONLY (see above) Toys, hats & mittens are distributed early December at a separate location for CURRENT CLIENTS ONLY (see above). Call for more information. STEP (Saint Louis Park Emergency Program) W. Lake St., Saint Louis Park Residency Requirement for ALL programs: o Clients MUST reside in Saint Louis Park with valid ID and current utility bill (last 60 days) or similar proof of residency (current lease, etc.) Thanksgiving Food Program Food Distribution focused on Thanksgiving menu ONLY for existing clients during regularly scheduled food shelf distribution times New STEP clients must call to set up appointment for registration during business hours Holiday (Families with children 0-18) Registration Process: o In-Person registration begins November 1 and ends December 9 for existing clients utilizing the agency s food shelf o Bring picture ID (driver s license or state issued ID), current utility bill or lease, identification for each child INCLUDING DATE OF BIRTH (i.e. birth certificate, passport) o Open registration for new and existing clients is: o Monday & Wednesday 8:00 AM 11:00 AM and 12:30 PM 3:30 PM o Tuesday 12:30 PM 3:30 PM and 5:00 PM 7:30 PM o Thursday 8:00 AM 11:00 AM o Friday 8:00 AM 11:30 AM Distribution information will be communicated at registration 4

5 PRISM (People Responding in Social Ministry) Florida Ave. So., Golden Valley, MN for Children ages newborn through 18 Residency Requirement: o Clients MUST reside in Golden Valley, New Hope, Robbinsdale, Crystal (south of 42 nd Ave. ONLY), or Plymouth (east of Interstate 494 ONLY) Registration Process: o Registration dates are TO BE DETERMINED Call for specifics o Program is for children ages 1 through 10 o Registration is by appointment, and also accepts walk in during business hours (to schedule call , Monday through Thursday, 9:00 AM 4:00 PM) o Document Requirements for appointment: Photo ID, proof of residency (i.e. current utility bill from last 60 days, current lease, etc.), and proof of child(ren) s date of birth (i.e. original birth certificate, passport, etc.) Distribution details will be communicated during client s appointment, and distribution takes place approximately two weeks prior to Christmas 5