Holiday Toy Drive

NEAR’s annual Toy & Gift Distribution returns to the Crystal Community Center on Saturday, December 12th, bringing holiday joy to children, youth, and teens — your help makes it possible! Donate new items for kids ages birth–17. Most-needed and popular items include: Waterproof fingered snow gloves & sports items Large water bottles & medium-large stuffed animals Board games & Throw blankets (handmade or store-bought) Monetary donations (note “Toy Distribution” in check memo line) Gift cards to Five Below, TJ Maxx, Burlington, Home Goods (used to purchase items still needed) Visit our wish list on Amazon Drop off any donations at NEAR Food Shelf. Financial Donations If you’d like to make a financial gift to help purchase needed toys, you can: Use our secure online donation system. Mail a check to NEAR Food Shelf, 5209 West Broadway Ave., Crystal, MN 55429. Thank you for helping spread holiday joy!