Every year, Prime ushers in the holidays with the spirit of giving. Once again, Prime is partnering with CROSS Services as a drop-off site for their annual Holiday Toy Drive to collect food, toys, personal hygiene items, and household goods for area families in need.
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.
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.
What they need
- Non-perishable food
- Personal hygiene and household items
- New, unwrapped toys
- Other gifts for children or teens
- Monetary contributions
When & where
Please 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 13. 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
- Spaghetti O’s 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
- Wrist watch
- 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
- Cologne
- Shaving kits
- Jewelry
- Flannel or microfiber pants
- Ties or scarves
- Fleece jackets
- Hair brush sets
- Hair dryer
- 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
- Tool sets
- Children’s movies
- Action figures
- Fisher Price® toys/Little People
- Pretend play and dress-up
Prime is proud to participate in this event, and excited for the children and families whose lives will be touched with holiday magic through your giving spirit. CROSS also welcomes financial donations. We can pass along your contribution, or you can donate online. We thank you for supporting CROSS Services.
