Fort Dodge Santa’s Helpers

10/06/2026

Calling all Santa’s Helpers!! We will be doing our thing in full this year, but have unfortunately had a reduction in donations that we normally count on.

If anyone knows they would like to adopt a family or a kid or two, please message me.

If anyone wants to make a monetary donation, please message me and we can arrange for that through our 501c3.

If anyone has new clothing or gifts that their kiddos did not use and would like to donate them, please reach out.

Last year was on pause because of personal issues, but we are hoping to help as many kids as possible this year.

As a note, in 2024 we helped 82 kids. That takes a ton of love and support from our community to make happen. 🥰🥰

10/06/2026

Down to needing Wednesday of next week covered, all other days are good to go. Who wants Wednesday?!

Thank you so much for all the support!!

Wednesday the 14th is only day left to cover!!

Calling all helpers!! We need to feed the kids!!

The kids at the Youth Shelter need dinners provided for all of next week. We cannot let them go without tasty dinners, just nope!!

They ran into a couple plumbing issues with their kitchen redo and will be unable to cook meals yet for another couple of weeks.

Anyone who is able to cook or provide meals to them for next week, please message me directly. Plan for about 15 kiddos and a few staff members. They won’t say no to pizza deliveries either!! ☺️☺️

10/05/2026

Wednesday the 14th is only day left to cover!!

Calling all helpers!! We need to feed the kids!!

The kids at the Youth Shelter need dinners provided for all of next week. We cannot let them go without tasty dinners, just nope!!

They ran into a couple plumbing issues with their kitchen redo and will be unable to cook meals yet for another couple of weeks.

Anyone who is able to cook or provide meals to them for next week, please message me directly. Plan for about 15 kiddos and a few staff members. They won’t say no to pizza deliveries either!! ☺️☺️

08/14/2026

Hi friends!!

The Youth Shelter needs our help…

Currently, Sawyer Meats has 10 pound rolls of hamburger available at about $50/roll. I am going to donate about 4 rolls, but looking for help purchasing about another 6.

Also, they are in desperate need of plastic silverware and disposable divider plates. Would anyone be able to help with this purchase?

Message me if you are able to help!! Thank you!!

07/20/2026

Hi all!!

Hi friends!! I need your help!!

As you can see, our kiddos at the Youth Shelter are getting a much needed kitchen remodel. But their bellies need filled in the meantime.

If anyone can donate dinners, please sign up below. If you would like to help out financially to cover meals, please contact me directly and I will ensure the kids get what they need.

A big shoutout and thank you to Mineral City, Teriyaki Madness, and Domino’s for donating dinners this week. Fort Dodge always amazes me with how we care for our people!!

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06/28/2026

Hi, founder of Santa’s Helpers here. I need opinions from you all. I have something in the works to bring new activities to the Fort Dodge area, that will benefit us and surrounding communities. But I want to make sure we’re looking at this from the perspective of what people would really want as an offering.

So, please, let me know what kind of activity offerings you would like to see here. For kids, families, friend groups, and couples. It could be an idea of your own, something you’ve seen in other communities that looked cool, or something you’ve done and really enjoyed.

Think… kid shared activities, learning or activity camps in the summer for kids, date nights for couples, something fun to take the entire family to do, themed events for friends/couples/families/kids, etc.

Also, please share the post so we can get a variety of thoughts!!

Thank you!!

12/26/2025

This Christmas season, I’m overwhelmed with gratitude. ❤️

Through Santa’s Helpers, we have the privilege of showing up for kids who might otherwise wake up on Christmas morning without a gift, and for youth who deserve to feel seen, valued, and cared for during the holidays. What we do isn’t just about Christmas—it’s about reminding kids that their lives matter and that their community hasn’t forgotten them.

None of this would be possible without the incredible generosity and support of others. I want to give a sincere and heartfelt thank you to Nestlé Purina Fort Dodge for stepping up in a big way and helping us make this season brighter. Your kindness has had a real impact, and because of you, more kids will experience warmth, dignity, and a little extra hope this Christmas.

From the bottom of my heart—thank you for believing in this mission and for helping us spread love when it’s needed most. 🎄✨