Nobles County Toys for Tots

10/29/2026

🎅🧡 THE ELF FILES: MEET JINGLE BELLE! 🧡🎅

🌟 Volunteer Spotlight: Jingle Belle | Professional Bow Untangler 🌟

Some elves wrap presents, some spread cheer, and some keep the North Pole running smoothly while making everyone smile! 🎁✨ Meet Jingle Belle, one of our amazing Nobles County Toys for Tots elves!

🧝 A Few Fun Elf Facts:
✨ Seasons on the Crew: 6+ seasons — basically elf royalty! 👑
🦌 Reindeer Alter Ego: Vixen — creative, caring, dependable, and always making things special!
🎬 Christmas Movie Personality: Hallmark Christmas movies and happy endings! ❤️
🍪 Favorite Holiday Treat: All of the above. Don't make her choose! 😂
🎶 Christmas Song on Repeat: “Christmas with a Capital C” by Go Fish!
😇 Naughty or Nice? Mostly nice… (I hope!)
🧵 Fun Fact: She knows how to sew!

❤️ How It All Began:
With her husband, Dan, serving as the Toys for Tots coordinator, this mission is close to Jingle Belle's heart. She loves helping bring smiles to children's faces at Christmas!

🏡 Favorite Part of the Team?
“We are one big family!” And that's what this mission is all about — people coming together to make a difference for local families. 🧡

🎁 If She Could Give Every Child One Thing Besides a Toy:
Unconditional love and the feeling of knowing they are safe. Every child deserves to feel loved, secure, and cared for. ❤️

🎨 A Little More About Jingle Belle:
She's creative and loves making posters, documents, and fun surprises at work. She enjoys bringing smiles to residents and coworkers, spending time with family, and making everyday moments special.

She may not have a sleigh or flying reindeer, but she's pretty good at spreading Christmas cheer all year long! 🎄✨

Jingle Belle, thank you for your years of dedication, creativity, and heart. We're lucky to have you in our elf family! 🧡

👇 Drop a ❤️ in the comments to show Jingle Belle some love!

10/29/2026

🎅🧡 INTRODUCING: THE ELF FILES! 🧡🎅

Ever wonder who’s behind the magic of Nobles County Toys for Tots? Meet the elves who help make it all happen! ✨🎁

Over the coming weeks, we’ll be shining a spotlight on our core volunteers who work behind the scenes to bring joy, hope, and Christmas magic to children right here in Nobles County. ❤️

From organizing and sorting toys to coordinating donations and keeping things running smoothly, these dedicated elves each play an important role in our mission. And now, it’s time for you to get to know the faces, personalities, and holiday traditions behind the hard work! 🦌🎄

📂 The Elf Files: will feature one volunteer at a time, sharing a little about who they are, their favorite Christmas traditions, their elf superpowers, and what makes volunteering so special to them.

Get ready for some holiday fun, a few surprises, and plenty of Christmas spirit as we introduce each member of our amazing core team! 🎅✨

🧡 Because behind every toy, every donation, and every little Christmas miracle are people who care.

Stay tuned for our first Elf File, coming soon! 👀🎁

10/29/2026

10/25/2026

🚨🎅 IT’S TIME FOR THE 4TH ANNUAL SANTA & SIRENS CHALLENGE! 🎅🚨

The challenge runs November 1–30! 🎄🚒

Our local first responders are going head-to-head to see which Nobles County department can collect the most toys for local children this Christmas! 🎁❤️

🧸 HOW CAN YOU HELP?

Support your favorite department by dropping off a new, unwrapped toy at one of the locations below during the challenge! Every donation helps bring Christmas magic to children right here in Nobles County.

🚨 SANTA & SIRENS CHALLENGE DROP-OFF LOCATIONS 🚨

📍 Adrian City Hall – Adrian Ambulance Service, Fire Department & Police Department

📍 Bigelow City Hall – Bigelow Fire Department & Rescue

📍 Brewster City Hall – Brewster Fire & Rescue

📍 Lismore City Hall – Lismore Fire & Rescue

📍 Round Lake City Hall – Round Lake Fire & Rescue

📍 Rushmore City Hall – Rushmore Fire & Rescue

📍 Wilmont Hardware & Lumber - Wilmont Fire & Rescue

📍 JBS Fieldhouse (FORWARD Worthington Office) – Worthington Fire Department

🏆 The department that collects the most toys will win the traveling trophy and bragging rights for the year!

❤️ ALL DONATIONS STAY LOCAL! Every toy collected benefits Nobles County children ages 0–18.

🎄 NEED TOYS FOR YOUR CHILDREN THIS CHRISTMAS? 🎄

📅 APPLICATION DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 23, 2026!

Families seeking Christmas toy assistance must submit their application by November 23. Applications must be completed online this year.

📲 Scan the QR code on the poster or visit https://adrian-mn.toysfortots.org/ to complete your family toy request application.

❤️ Let’s come together to make Christmas brighter for local families! Whether you donate a toy or support your favorite first responder department, every little bit makes a BIG difference!

🎅🚒 LET THE CHALLENGE BEGIN! 🚒🎅

10/25/2026

🚨🎅 IT’S TIME FOR THE 4TH ANNUAL SANTA & SIRENS CHALLENGE! 🎅🚨

The challenge runs November 1–30! 🎄🚒

Our local first responders are going head-to-head to see which Nobles County department can collect the most toys for local children this Christmas! 🎁❤️

🧸 HOW CAN YOU HELP?

Support your favorite department by dropping off a new, unwrapped toy at one of the locations below during the challenge! Every donation helps bring Christmas magic to children right here in Nobles County.

🚨 SANTA & SIRENS CHALLENGE DROP-OFF LOCATIONS 🚨

📍 Adrian City Hall – Adrian Ambulance Service, Fire Department & Police Department

📍 Bigelow City Hall – Bigelow Fire Department & Rescue

📍 Brewster City Hall – Brewster Fire & Rescue

📍 Lismore City Hall – Lismore Fire & Rescue

📍 Round Lake City Hall – Round Lake Fire & Rescue

📍 Rushmore City Hall – Rushmore Fire & Rescue

📍 Wilmont Hardware Store - Wilmont Fire & Rescue

📍 JBS Fieldhouse (FORWARD Worthington Office) – Worthington Fire Department

🏆 The department that collects the most toys will win the traveling trophy and bragging rights for the year!

❤️ ALL DONATIONS STAY LOCAL! Every toy collected benefits Nobles County children ages 0–18.

🎄 NEED TOYS FOR YOUR CHILDREN THIS CHRISTMAS? 🎄

📅 APPLICATION DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 23, 2026!

Families seeking Christmas toy assistance must submit their application by November 23. Applications must be completed online this year.

📲 Scan the QR code on the poster or visit https://adrian-mn.toysfortots.org/ to complete your family toy request application.

❤️ Let’s come together to make Christmas brighter for local families! Whether you donate a toy or support your favorite first responder department, every little bit makes a BIG difference!

🎅🚒 LET THE CHALLENGE BEGIN! 🚒🎅

10/23/2026

🎁🧸 TOY DONATION DROP BOX LOCATIONS! 🧡🎅

The holiday magic is growing here in Nobles County, and we couldn't do it without our amazing community! ❤️

Want to help bring joy and hope to local children this Christmas? 🎄 You can donate new, unwrapped toys at any of our convenient drop box locations throughout the area!

📍 WHERE TO DROP OFF YOUR DONATIONS:

🏪 Local Businesses
• Walgreens
• El Taco
• Southwest Hearing
• Ecumen Meadows

🏦 Banks
• Adrian Bank
• Rolling Hills Bank & Trust
• American Bank & Trust
• First State Bank Southwest
• Worthington Federal Savings Bank
• United Prairie Bank

🚨 Santa & Sirens Challenge Drop-Off Locations
• City of Adrian, MN City Hall - Adrian Ambulance Service / Fire Department / Police Department
• City of Bigelow, MN City Hall - Bigelow Fire Department & Rescue
• City of Brewster, MN City Hall - Brewster Fire & Rescue
• City of Lismore City Hall - Lismore Fire & Rescue
• City of Round Lake City Hall - Round Lake Fire & Rescue
• Rushmore City Hall - Rushmore Fire and Rescue
• Wilmont Hardware Store - Wilmont MN Fire Rescue
• JBS Fieldhouse (FORWARD Worthington office) Worthington Fire Department

✨ Every toy donated helps make Christmas a little brighter for a child right here in Nobles County!

🎁 Shop local, donate generously, and help us spread Christmas joy! Every donation makes a difference, and together, we can make the season magical for local kids.

Thank you for supporting Nobles County Toys for Tots and helping us bring smiles to children in our community! 🧡❤️

10/22/2026

🎄🏦 Battle of the Banks Spotlight: Adrian Bank! 🏦🎄

We’re excited to welcome Adrian Bank back for another year of the Nobles County Toys for Tots Annual Battle of the Banks Toy Drive Challenge! 🎁❤️

Adrian Bank has proudly participated in this community tradition since 2021, helping bring holiday smiles to children and families throughout Nobles County. We are grateful for their continued commitment, generosity, and support of our local Toys for Tots campaign!

The Battle of the Banks is about more than friendly competition. It’s about local businesses coming together to make a difference and help ensure children in our community experience the joy of Christmas. 🎅🎁

📅 Toy Drive: November 9 – December 4

🧸 Stop by Adrian Bank and donate a new, unwrapped toy to help support local children this holiday season!

Let’s show Adrian Bank some love for being part of this wonderful tradition year after year! Thank you for helping us bring smiles and bring toys to Nobles County! ❤️💚

10/21/2026

🎄🏦 BANK SPOTLIGHT: ROLLING HILLS BANK & TRUST! 🏦🎄

We’re excited to welcome Rolling Hills Bank & Trust back for the 6th Annual Nobles County Toys for Tots Battle of the Banks Toy Drive Challenge! 🎁

Rolling Hills Bank & Trust has participated every year since the challenge began in 2021, and we’re thrilled to have them back for another year of friendly competition and holiday giving!

🏆 Will this be their year to take home the Toys for Tots trophy? The competition runs November 9 – December 4!

🎁 Want to join the fun? Bring a new, unwrapped toy to any participating bank and help make Christmas brighter for children in Nobles County.

Welcome back, Rolling Hills Bank & Trust! Thank you for being part of this holiday tradition year after year! ❤️🎅