Toy Shop Distributions
The Salvation Army is one of the largest toy providers in Minnesota, offering Christmas gifts to thousands of children in the Twin Cities and beyond
Northern Toy Shop Distributions Information
Want to help?
Help provide a Merry Christmas for children in need by donating new, unwrapped toys at the following locations during weekday business hours:
- Brooklyn Park Salvation Army, 10011 Noble Parkway, Brooklyn Park, MN 55443
- Maplewood Salvation Army, 2080 Woodlynn Ave., Maplewood, MN 55109
- Minneapolis Central Worship and Service Center, 2727 Central Ave. NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418
- North Minneapolis Parkview Worship and Service Center, 2024 Lyndale Ave. N., Minneapolis, MN 55411
- South Minneapolis Temple Worship and Service Center, 1604 East Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN 55407
- St. Paul Eastside Worship and Service Center, 1019 Payne Ave., St. Paul, MN 55130
- St. Paul Citadel Worship and Service Center, 401 West 7th Street, St. Paul, MN 55102
- Salvation Army Northern Division Headquarters, 2445 Prior Ave. N., Roseville, MN 55113
No time to shop? Give toys by donating online or purchasing a gift online from Walmart.
You can also join this effort by helping distribute toys to families as a volunteer at our local Toy Shops.
Thank you for supporting The Salvation Army's efforts this Christmas season.
Register
Registration for the 2025 Twin Cities Toy Shop will open on Nov. 1, 2025.
Toy Shop Guidelines
- Open to residents of the 10-county metro area only (Hennepin, Ramsey, Anoka, Dakota, Scott, Carver, Washington, Chisago, Wright and Sherburne Counties)
- Serves only children 0-14
- Parents/guardians must provide required documentation (see below)
- Each child may only be registered once. Duplicate registration for the same children will be denied.
Required Documentation
Parents may only register children of whom they have custody and must show:
- Picture ID of the person registering
- Proof of address (only if picture ID does not display a MN address)
- A valid document with each registered child's date of birth (birth certificate, school ID, medical documentation, etc.).
During online registration, you will be asked to upload these documents. If you do not feel comfortable uploading these documents, please call 651-746-3595 during business hours for assistance or email NORToyShop@usc.salvationarmy.org.
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