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Christmas Anonymous
P.O. Box 791
Rochester, MN 55903
(507)285-3940
donations@christmasanonymous.org
referrals@christmasanonymous.org
volunteers@christmasanonymous.org
Our 2017 schedule is LIVE! Check it out.
Store day this year will be Saturday, December 9th, 2017.
We take donations all year long.
Send an email to donations@christmasanonymous.org or give us a call at 507-285-3940.
Christmas Anonymous is a organization local to Rochester Minnesota that has been in effect for over 50 years. It is a 100% volunteer organization, whose sole mission is to help families and people in need in Olmsted county have a wonderful Christmas.
To enable that, Christmas Anonymous accepts donations of food, toys, outerwear, and bicycles; and then distributes these articles back to needy families.
Christmas Anonymous is 100% supported by donations from the community. There are no paid positions and we minimize our expenses by getting discounts and donations of goods and services whenever possible, and we shop for the best possible deals.
Currently we help the community in two ways:
You MUST contact us and be assigned to a shift for Store Day.
Volunteers MUST be 16 years or older to assist on Store Day.
Send an email to volunteers@christmasanonymous.org or call us at 507-285-3940.
| Date | Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 27th (Monday) | 8:00am - 4:00pm | Donation Center | Christ United Methodist |
| November 28th (Tuesday) | 8:00am - 4:00pm | Donation Center | Christ United Methodist |
| November 29th (Wednesday) | 8:00am - 4:00pm | Donation Center | Christ United Methodist |
| November 30th (Thursday) | 8:00am - 4:00pm | Donation Center | Christ United Methodist |
| December 1st (Friday) | 8:00am - 4:00pm | Donation Center | Christ United Methodist |
| December 2nd (Saturday) | 9:00am - Noon | Donation Center | Christ United Methodist |
| 9:00am - 10:00am | Pack Senior Boxes | Christ United Methodist | |
| 10:00am - 4:00pm | Deliver Senior Boxes | Christ United Methodist | |
| 9:00am - 4:00pm | KTTC Toy Drive | KTTC Station | |
| 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Unload KTTC Toy Truck | Christ United Methodist | |
| December 4th (Monday) | 6:00pm - 10:00pm | Pack Food | Christ United Methodist |
| December 5th (Tuesday) | 8:00am - 9:00pm | Pack Food (if needed) | Christ United Methodist |
| December 6th (Wednesday) | 8:00am - 9:00pm | Storage | Christ United Methodist |
| December 7th (Thursday) | 8:00am - 9:00pm | Store Setup | Christ United Methodist |
| December 8th (Friday) | 8:00am - 5:00pm | Store Setup | Christ United Methodist |
| December 9th (Saturday) Store Day |
8:00am - 11:30am | Store Day Shift 1 | Christ United Methodist |
| 10:30am - 1:30pm | Store Day Shift 2 | Christ United Methodist | |
| 12:30pm - 3:30pm | Store Day Shift 3 | Christ United Methodist |
Christ United Methodist is located at 500 5th Avenue SW.
KTTC is located at 6301 Bandel Road NW.
In order to receive benefits you must go to one of the following organizations in person and submit an application. NO EXCEPTIONS!
If you need to check the status of your application you can send an e-mail to referrals@christmasanonymous.org or call our message line at (507)285-3940.
If you wish to donate to Christmas Anonymous, you can send monetary gifts to:
Christmas Anonymous
P.O. Box 791
Rochester, MN 55903
If you wish to donate bicycles, food, toys, or outerwear (coats, jackets, snow pants, boots) send an email to the link below with the type of items you wish to donate and a phone number where you can be reached to have the items picked up or other arrangements made any time of year.
You can email us at donations@christmasanonymous.org or you can also call our message line at (507)285-3940.
One week per year in late November or early December, Christmas Anonymous has a donation center where items can be dropped off. See the schedule link for the dates, times and location for this year.
John Marshall High School supports Christmas Anonymous each year. In 2010 they created this presentation to share more about the program and how you can help by either volunteering or donating.
Christmas Anonymous is recognized as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and donations are tax deductible.
Due to the volume of items we distribute, and the number of activities involved, there are many opportunities to volunteer. The chart below lists the types of activities for which we need volunteers.
| Activity | Good For |
|---|---|
| Donation Center |
Adults available during the day. No need to contact us, just show up and help out. |
| Pack Senior Boxes |
Individuals and families with children 9 years and older. No need to contact us, just show up and help out. |
| Senior box Delivery |
For all ages. Contact the volunteer coordinator. email - volunteers@christmasanonymous.org message line - (507)285-3940 |
| Unload Toy Drive Truck |
Adults and senior high students. No need to contact us, just show up and help out. |
| Unload Tables and Food |
Adults and senior high students. No need to contact us, just show up and help out. |
| Pack Food |
Individuals and families with children 9 years and older. No need to contact us, just show up and help out. |
| Store Set-up |
Individuals and families with children 9 years and older. No need to contact us, just show up and help out. |
|
Store Day - escorts - loading - check out - clean up |
Volunteers for these positions MUST be 16 years or older. You MUST also contact us to be assigned a shift and a job. |
Agencies that distribute applications:
Other agencies that can provide aid:
These businesses, churches, and community groups have generously donated goods and/or services to support Christmas Anonymous over the years.