Join us again this season by donating a gift card to someone in need. Be the reason someone smiles.
The Holiday Sharing Tree was founded in 1985 and is a non-profit, seasonal gift-giving project.
Blue Earth County Human Services serves as a clearing house and determines the recipients. The Holiday Sharing Tree project is then given those names and Giving Cards are filled out with a request for a gift card valued at approximately $25. The Giving Cards are then distributed to designated Giving Card pick up locations and area businesses who sponsor Giving Cards. Shoppers pick up cards and return a gift card by Sunday, December 13th at 5:00 p.m. Gift cards are then distributed to families and individuals on a one day drive-thru distribution, Thursday, December 17th from 1:00-7:00 p.m., from the South Central College, North side of the College, Door 15 and St. Peter Community Center Door A. This year, the Mankato Armory will NOT have distribution.
Giving Cards Available at:
Mankato: Both Hy-Vee locations, Fleet Farm, River Hills Mall Food Court, Bomgaars
North Mankato: North Mankato Taylor Library
St. Peter: Nutter Clothing, First National Bank Minnesota, Hy-Vee
Blue Earth County & North Mankato Recipients
Follow posted signs upon arrival.
Nicollet County Recipients
Follow posted signs upon arrival.
Provide your unique number you were given on line. If you don’t remember, please bring an ID. Family members or friends may pick up your gift cards if they have your unique number.
Reserved for bad weather delays from December 17. This is only used if a major snow storm happens.
Updates and confirmations will be announced on:
KTOE-AM Radio
Holiday Sharing Tree Hotline: 507-386-4972
This website
In 2004, a celebration of the 20th Anniversary of the Holiday Sharing Tree, renowned local artist, Marian Anderson created a limited edition print.