Holiday Share Toy Distribution
Help brighten the holidays for families struggling with poverty on Saint Paul’s East Side and contribute to this year’s Holiday Share Toy Distribution!
Now through December 10th, Merrick is collecting new, unwrapped toys and gifts for children and teens. Toys can be dropped off at the Merrick Community Center (1669 Arcade Street North, Suite 4), Monday-Thursday between 9:00 and 4:00. To schedule a toy drop off, please contact Jon Rogers at jrogers@merrickcs.org or 651-219-5557.
Interested in hosting a donation drive at your neighborhood or at your workplace? We can provide all the materials that you need. Contact Jon Rogers at jrogers@merrickcs.org or 651-219-5557 for more information.
Monetary donations to the Holiday Share are also welcome.
Visit our Facebook page to see more photos from the 2017 Holiday Share event!
To register your children for The Salvation Army Toy Shop program,
click the link below.
help volunteer at the Holiday share
Holiday Distribution Volunteers
An opportunity to help provide a happy holiday to over 700 families during Merrick’s two-day Holiday Share celebration. Opportunities range from wrapping presents for families to assisting families in shopping for toys. Opportunities include:
Saturday, December 15thor Monday, December 17th
*8:30am – 1pm or 12:30pm – 4pm
*All distributions take place at the Merrick Community Center, located at 1669 Arcade Street North, Suite 4 in Saint Paul.
Holiday Phone Bank Volunteers
We need your help enrolling families to receive gifts and emergency supplies this holiday season. In partnership with the Salvation Army, Merrick is looking for dedicated volunteers to help for the following days:
DATES TBD
*8:30am – 1pm or 12:30pm – 4pm
*All Phone Bank opportunities take place at the Salvation Army, located at 2445 Prior Avenue North in Roseville.
Holiday Workshop Volunteers
Each year, Merrick receives thousands of toys from our dedicated supporters, which need to be sorted and organized for delivery to East Side Saint Paul families. A great group volunteer opportunity for groups of 6-12 employees, taking place at the Merrick Community Center on:
Monday, Dec. 10th – Thursday, Dec. 13th
*9am – 12pm or 1pm – 4pm
*All distributions take place at the Merrick Community Center, located at 1669 Arcade Street North, Suite 4 in Saint Paul.
Looking for help this holiday season?
NOTE: Online registration will remain open now through Saturday, December 1st.
Participants can register online through the link below, or anytime at the Merrick Community Center during operational hours.
All registered families will be notified of appointment times no later than
Monday, December 10th.