Christmas Giving 2026

Making Christmas Brighter

The Christmas Giving Program is a community effort organized through area churches to help local families in Princeton and surrounding communities enjoy a brighter Christmas.


The program includes:

  • Christmas gifts for families who could use extra help during the holidays.
  • Gas and grocery gift cards to help families with everyday expenses.
  • Community generosity through donations from parishioners, local businesses and others who want to help.


See below for details on how to participate, important deadlines (including the 11/6 recipient registration deadline), and ways to get involved.

  • In Need of Christmas Assistance?

    The Christmas Giving program helps eligible families within the Princeton School District with Christmas gifts. Complete the application and submit it by November 6. Participation must be confirmed by phone.


    DOWNLOAD THE APPLICATION HERE


    Christmas Giving applications can be submitted in any of these ways:

    • Email: christmasgivingprogram@gmail.com
    • Princeton Pantry: 120 N. Rum River Drive, Princeton
    • Christ Our Light: 11700 293rd Ave. NW, Princeton
    • Trinity Lutheran: 111 6th Ave. N, Princeton

  • Sponsor a Family

    Help make Christmas brighter by sponsoring a family, purchasing gifts from a list of gifts, or donating money for volunteers to shop. Sponsor forms are due November 6, and gifts must be delivered by December 7 at Noon (and absolutely no later than 12/11).


    SPONSOR FORM

  • Sign Out a Gift Tag

    Watch for Christmas Giving gift trees at designated locations. Choose one, two, or several gift tags from a Christmas Giving tree and help provide individual gifts for local families in need. Purchase the items listed on your tags and return them to the location where you picked them up by Noon on December 7.

  • Volunteer Your Time

    Help bring Christmas Giving to life! Volunteers are needed to help with shopping, organizing gifts, sorting donations, and assisting with distribution. Every helping hand makes a difference!


    December 10-15, 2026 at Princeton Evangelical Free Church


    Contact an area church for details: Christ Our Light, New Life, Trinity, Princeton Evangelical Free, and Immanuel.


    Volunteer Sign-Up Link COMING SOON!

Questions?

Contact Molly Weyrens at 763-265-4929 or leave a message.

You can also email christmasgivingprogram@gmail.com.