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:

1. Use our secure online donation system.

2. Mail a check to NEAR Food Shelf, 5209 West Broadway Ave., Crystal, MN 55429.

Thank you for helping spread holiday joy!