The City of Vadnais Heights and the Vadnais Heights Lions Club Foundation sponsor the holiday food shelf and toy drive, which benefits lower-income residents in need. Distribution will be on Saturday, December 15 at the Vadnais Heights Commons, 655 East County Road F, from 9 to 11 am. Toy distribution will be on December 15 only.
Qualified residents may register the day of the distribution. If you have questions regarding the income guidelines, please contact Paul Schirer at 612-245-9259. Bring proof of residency (a driver’s license, or copy of utility bill for example) when picking up food.
The community is invited to drop off donations of non-perishable food, toys, or age-appropriate items for older children at City Hall from 8 am to 4:30 pm on weekdays through Wednesday, December 12. Barrel collections are also taken at Cities Credit Union, 3625 Talmage Circle; F&M Bank, 845 E. Co. Rd. E; and Peoples Midwest Bank, 3585 US-61 during their normal business hours. Monetary donations, used to fund gift certificates and food items, are also welcome. Make checks payable to the Vadnais Heights Lions Club Foundation and drop off or mail c/o Vadnais Heights City Hall, 800 East County Road E. Donations are tax deductible as the Vadnais Heights Lions Club Foundation is a 501(c) 3 non-profit.