Holiday Giveaways in Saint Paul, MN: Updated 2026 List for Local Winners
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October KOFE drawing, December toy drives, and county nomination rules with dates for Saint Paul households.
This updated 2026 list for Saint Paul covers prize drawings and holiday gift support open to local residents. It includes eight Minnesota options tracked for the 2026 season, with dates and eligibility for each. A prize hunt and holiday scratch tickets ran in January and early February.
An October credit union drawing and December toy and food programs carry the current fall deadlines.
Verification note: Program terms and availability can change. This page was checked against linked sources on October 04, 2026.
What did the winter treasure hunt pay?
The Saint Paul Winter Carnival Foundation ran the Pioneer Press Treasure Hunt Jan. 18-Feb. 1, 2026.
A treasure hunt here means a hidden medallion search with clues and a cash prize for the finder. The finder won $5,000. The award added another $5,000 with a registered 2026 patch and Carnival button, for a possible $10,000 total.
How did the holiday lottery tickets work?
Minnesota State Lottery Scratch Game #2065 "Holiday $500s" began sales Oct. 7, 2025 and ended Feb. 3, 2026.
Scratch Game #2064 "Holiday Wishes" used the same sales window with a separate prize pool. Both tickets were statewide instant-win games for players 18 and older. A ticket purchase was required to play, so they were a chance to win rather than a free benefit.
The Lottery's Holiday $500s Second Chance allowed entry of nonwinning ticket codes. Players registered at mnlottery.com/app starting 9 a.m. CT Oct.
7, 2025, with a limit of one win under the drawing rules, according to the Minnesota State Lottery.
Which member drawing is open in October?
St. Paul Federal Credit Union lists one $250 Visa gift card plus a $50 Amazon card for its KOFE promo, according to the credit union promo details. Members must register with KOFE and complete one Coffee Break Finance course Oct.
1-31, 2026. The November drawing selects the winner. Check eligibility before you start: This is a chance to win, not a benefit for every participant.
Course completion enters the member in the drawing rather than paying a reward.
- current credit union membership
- KOFE registration
- one completed course during October
- one entry per person
Where can families request holiday toys?
The Salvation Army Northern Division asks for new unwrapped toys through Dec. 10 at Twin Cities worship centers and Roseville headquarters at 2445 Prior Ave., according to the Northern Division toy appeal. The drive supports about 13,000 local children.
Donors supply toys, while families receive through separate distribution. Marine Toys for Tots Foundation requires Saint Paul families to request toys through the local chapter website and map, not a national hotline, according to the request-a-toy instructions. Gifts are limited to economically disadvantaged children at Christmas.
Parents should apply through the Saint Paul chapter listing for their address.
Who qualifies for county food and gift help?
Ramsey County's Holiday Sponsorship Program provides food and gifts only to individuals and families already receiving county social services, according to the county program description. A social worker must nominate the household. There is no general public enrollment.
That limit matters for planning. Households outside county services should use the toy request paths above rather than waiting for sponsorship. Donors and volunteers use the same county page to learn sponsorship roles.