Lyon County Heart to Heart

12/12/2025

Friendly reminder to all those registered, food and gifts can be picked up tomorrow from 10 am - 1 pm. Please note, we cannot have people enter the distribution area until 10 am.

If you are not registered, you can come at 1 pm. It is first come, first served until we run out! We can't wait to see you tomorrow!! Happy Holidays and Stay warm!

12/11/2025

UPDATED NEED FOR DONATIONS/GIFTS:

We have an urgent need for gifts for specific ages. If you are able to help, please drop off gifts at SMSU in the lower conference center TODAY until 4PM!

BOYS - Gift ideas https://heart2heartlc.org/2021/03/31/example-post-3/
Age 8-10yrs (need 10 gifts), 11-14yrs (49 gifts) and 15-18yrs (31 gifts)

GIRLS - Gift ideas https://heart2heartlc.org/2021/03/31/example-post-2/
Age 1-2yrs (19 gifts), 3-4yrs (12 gifts), 8-10yrs (19 gifts), 11-14yrs (20 gifts)

12/10/2025

We were so greatful to be recieving the generous donations & loved being persent to snuggle the santapaws 🐾

Thank you The Dog House for thinking of us for your awesome fundraiser 💕

MARSHALL — Taking pictures with Santa can sometimes be a little chaotic — especially when you’re trying to get a puppy to pose for the photo. “It can be hard to get them to look at us,” said photographer Katelyn Croat. Croat and her coworkers came prepared to get their subjects’ attentio...

12/10/2025

REQUEST FOR DONATIONS/GIFTS:

We have an urgent need for gifts for specific ages. If you are able to help, please drop off gifts at SMSU in the lower conference center today until 4PM and tomorrow morning between 9AM-12PM.

BOYS - Gift ideas https://heart2heartlc.org/2021/03/31/example-post-3/
Age 8-10yrs (need 26 gifts), 11-14yrs (76 gifts) and 15-18yrs (36 gifts)

GIRLS - Gift ideas https://heart2heartlc.org/2021/03/31/example-post-2/
Age 1-2yrs (24 gifts), 5-7yrs (17 gifts), 8-10yrs (36 gifts), 11-14yrs (37 gifts)

12/10/2025

🎉 Day One of Distribution Week! 🎉

Monday kicked off one of our favorite weeks of the year at Lyon County Heart to Heart, and we couldn’t do any of it without YOU!

A huge THANK YOU to our incredible volunteers who show up with energy, compassion, and helping hands. From sorting and organizing to putting together boxes, you make this week possible. ❤️

And to our generous donors—your gifts fill the families boxes & bags, and most importantly, our community with hope. Because of you, local families will experience a brighter holiday season. ✨

Distribution continues all week, and we’re just getting started!
Thank you for being the heart behind Heart to Heart. 💕
Les Schwab Tire Centers Marshall, MN
Holy Redeemer Catholic School, Marshall MN - 8th Grade Class and K-8 Ornaments
Holy Redeemer Catholic Church
First Lutheran Church of Marshall MN
St. Stephen Lutheran Church
Hill Street Place
Runnings Stores
Menards
Hyvee Marshall Mn Hy-Vee
Shop CJ Studios Schwan's Company
Marshall Radio
Southview Elementary - 4th Grade Class
Family Dollar Marshall, MN
Balaton Quilters
The Dog House

12/04/2025

We are thrilled to be a recipient of donations from the Colors of the Winter Lights contest put on by Marshall Sounds of Summer ❄️ Please go place your votes for your favorite display!

12/03/2025

We are seeking volunteer translators for our distribution day on 12/13. If you’re available to assist anytime between 10 AM–2 PM, please send us a message — we’d truly appreciate your support! 💕
Primary language needs include:
🎁 Spanish
🎁 Somali
🎁 Hmong
🎁 Karen”

Send a message to learn more

11/19/2025

🎁 Give to the Max Day is here! 🎄
Today, our community comes together to support the nonprofits that make Lyon County stronger—and Lyon County Heart to Heart needs your help!

Every donation helps provide holiday meal boxes and gifts for children ages 0–18 right here in our county. Your generosity brings joy, dignity, and hope to local families during the Christmas season.

✨ Donate today and help us make the holidays brighter:
https://www.givemn.org/organization/Lyoncountyhearttoheart

Let’s show what Lyon County can do when we give from the heart. ❤️

Lyon County Heart to Heart is a volunteer-powered Christmas charity serving families across Lyon County, Minnesota.  Our mission is simple: ensure every family has a holiday meal and every child receives a gift. Through community generosity, we provide Christmas food boxe...

11/13/2025

🌎💖 Happy World Kindness Day! 💖🌎
Today is a beautiful reminder that even the smallest act of kindness can make a world of difference.

At Lyon County Heart to Heart, kindness is what we’re built on — neighbors helping neighbors, families lifting each other up, and our community coming together to make sure every child and every family feels the warmth of the holidays. 🎁✨

This World Kindness Day, we invite YOU to spread kindness in a powerful way:
💚 Volunteer your time during distribution week
💙 Donate gifts or funds to help local families
❤️ Share this message and inspire others to give back

👉 Learn how to get involved: https://heart2heartlc.org/get-involved/

🖊️ Sign up to volunteer: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409084CA4A72AA4F94-60196394-2025 #/

Let’s fill Lyon County with kindness that lasts far beyond today. 💫
Because when our community comes together, hearts are truly connected. 💕

11/12/2025

⏰ TOMORROW is the final day to register for Lyon County Heart to Heart!

Make sure your form is postmarked by TOMORROW so you don’t miss out on this year’s holiday support program.

Heart to Heart is here for Lyon County residents who could use some help making the holidays a little brighter. 💝

🗓 Deadline: TODAY – Wednesday, November 13
💻 Registation Form: https://heart2heartlc.org/registration/

Take a few minutes now to complete your form — we don’t want anyone left out! 🎁

Do you know of or are you a family, living in Lyon County, in need this holiday season? If so, Heart to Heart would like to offer a gift of food or children’s gifts for the Christmas holiday.…

11/11/2025

🎉 Volunteer sign-up is now officially OPEN for Lyon County Heart to Heart! 💕

📍 Who we are: Since 1986, Heart to Heart has brought hope and holiday cheer to families across Lyon County—making sure there’s “a Christmas meal for every family, a gift for every child.”

📅 What you can do: Whether it’s sorting donated items, gift wrapping, staffing check-in on distribution day, helping carry boxes, or leading a donation drive—there’s a place for your time, energy, and heart

💻 Volunteer Sign-Up ➜ https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409084CA4A72AA4F94-60196394-2025 #/

🌐 Want to learn more or help in other ways? Explore our “Get Involved” page: https://heart2heartlc.org/get-involved/

Thank you for being part of the Heart to Heart story. We couldn’t do this without volunteers like YOU! Let’s make this holiday season brighter together! 🌟

PLEASE NOTE LOCATION, Southwest Minnesota State University. Every year, Lyon County Heart to Heart provides hundreds of families with food and gifts during the Christmas season because of you. Thank you and see you soon! All activities will take place at SMSU Lower conference room of the Conference....

11/08/2025

🚨 FINAL WEEKEND to register for Lyon County Heart to Heart!

If you live in Lyon County and could use some extra support this holiday season, don’t miss your chance to sign up. ❤️

📝 Registration closes Wednesday, November 13th
💻 Submit your form here: https://heart2heartlc.org/registration/

Heart to Heart provides holiday gifts and essentials to local families and individuals — all you need to do is register before the deadline.

Let’s make sure every household is included — share to help spread the word! 🎄

Do you know of or are you a family, living in Lyon County, in need this holiday season? If so, Heart to Heart would like to offer a gift of food or children’s gifts for the Christmas holiday.…