Once again this year, Prime Advertising has partnered with CROSS Services as a drop-off site for their annual Holiday Toy Drive. Until Thursday, December 12, we will collect food, toys, personal hygiene items, and household goods for area families in need. Simply stop by the office to drop off your donations and help us fill the bin!
Hundreds of parents in our area do not know if they’ll be able to afford presents for their children, much less the food and clothing they’ll need to get through the winter. CROSS Services provides more than 1,000 local children with much-needed supplies and gifts at their annual Holiday Toy Shop event. The need this year is especially great. Please consider donating here at Prime, at another drop-off location, or directly with CROSS.
Anyone 16 years of age or older can volunteer at the Holiday Toy Shop, either during setup on Friday, December 13 or during the family event on Saturday, December 14. Please call CROSS at 763-425-1050 to sign up for a volunteer shift.
CROSS also welcomes financial donations. We can pass along your contribution, or you can donate online.
CROSS Services, a 501c3 non-profit organization established in 1977, serves families and individuals year-round in Champlin (West), Corcoran, Dayton, Maple Grove, Osseo, and Rogers. With the help of donations and community volunteers, CROSS provides food, school supplies, clothing, beds, holiday gifts, and financial assistance programs for children and families in need.
Our 2017 Holiday Toy Drive contribution
What they need
- Non-perishable food
- Personal hygiene and household items
- New, unwrapped toys
- Other gifts for children or teens
- Monetary contributions
When & where
You can bring your donation to Prime Advertising & Design during our regular office hours:
6450 Wedgwood Rd N Suite 100, Maple Grove, MN 55311
Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday, 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
The last day to donate is Thursday, December 12. Please note that donations for boys and girls age 12 and up are most needed. See below for a list of donation ideas.
Non-perishable food
- Pasta
- Rice
- Canned soup
- SpaghettiOs or canned ravioli
- Skillet dinners
- Boxed potatoes
- Canned meat (tuna, chicken, etc.)
- Canned fruits and vegetables
- Honey, peanut butter, jam, jelly, and other spreads
- Ketchup, mustard, mayo, salad dressings, and other condiments
- Juice
- Pancake mix and syrup
- Oatmeal
- Cereal
- Granola bars
- Crackers
- Baking supplies (sugar, flour, etc.)
Personal hygiene items
- Toothpaste and toothbrushes
- Shampoo and conditioner
- Shower and hand soap
- Deodorant
- Lotion and lip balm
- Feminine hygiene items
- Razors and shaving cream
- Diapers
- Wipes
- Toilet paper
- Facial tissue
- Paper towels
- Household cleaners
- Laundry detergent
- Dish soap
Gifts for teens
- Gift cards ($20-$25)
- Sports equipment or gear bags
- Backpacks or purses
- Electronic games
- DVDs
- Books
- Camera
- Wristwatch
- Travel mug
- Sports T-shirts or jerseys
- Hooded sweatshirts
- Hat and gloves
- Games and puzzles
- Headphones or earbuds
- Art sets
- Nail polish
- Makeup sets
- Perfume or cologne
- Shaving kits
- Jewelry
- Flannel or microfiber pants
- Ties or scarves
- Fleece jackets
- Hairbrush sets
- Hairdryer
- Curling or flat iron
Gifts for children
- Crib toys
- Learning and interactive toys
- Craft kits
- Dolls or doll accessories
- Blocks
- Play-Doh®
- LEGOs and LEGO® kits
- Toy cars, trucks, or trains
- Building sets
- Toolsets
- Children’s movies
- Action figures
- Fisher Price® toys/Little People
- Pretend play and dress-up
Thank you for supporting this important event. We appreciate any and all donations as you help us fill the bin.
