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Every holiday season, the bakery at Open Arms of Minnesota is busy making pies, cookies and other sweets. This year, to ensure the safety of our clients, staff and volunteers during the COVID-19 pandemic, we are selling our made-from-scratch treats in a DRIVE-THRU format! Purchase delicious holiday treats and support your neighbors with life-threatening illnesses!

Open Arms Hooded Sweatshirt

$40.00

Full-Zip Open Arms Fleece Jacket

$55.00

Quarter-Zip Open Arms Fleece

$55.00

Open Arms Throw Blanket

$50.00

Open Arms Care Basket

$70.00

Winter Hat

$25.00

Donation: A week's worth of meals for a client

$100.00

Organic Facial Steam

$7.00

Organic Lip Balm

$5.00

Open Arms insulated coffee mug

$20.00

Open Arms Polar Fleece Pullover

$45.00

Here's how it works.

1. Click here to pre-order cookies, pints of cookie dough, cookie decorating kits, and Open Arms merchandise. Accepted methods of payment include major credit cards and check. Cash is not accepted. Pre-ordering starts Monday, November 9 at noon.
2. During checkout, you will select a date to pick up your treats. Our Holiday Treats Drive-Thru will be open on the following dates:
  • Tuesday, December 1 from 3:00-6:30 pm
  • Saturday, December 5 from 9:00 am-12:30 pm
  • Wednesday, December 9 from 4:00-6:30 pm
  • Saturday, December 12 from 9:00 am-12:30 pm
  • Saturday, December 19 from 9:00 am -12:30 pm
3. Get ready to enter a winter wonderland when you stop by our parking lot! We will have music, friendly staff and volunteers, and lots of holiday cheer. When you stop by, please consider donating a bottle of olive/canola oil blend for our chefs. Learn more about the type of oil needed in our FAQ section.

What we're doing to keep everyone healthy.

​Open Arms’ top priority is to ensure the well-being of those who attend this event. During the Holiday Treats Drive-Thru, these protocols will be followed:
  • All customers who plan to roll down their window are required to wear a face mask.
  • Items will be placed in the trunk of your car.
  • Customers are not allowed inside the Open Arms building.
  • Customers are not allowed out of their vehicle during the experience.
  • All staff and volunteers participating will be required to wear masks.
  • All orders will be pre-packaged and sorted by staff and volunteers following hand-washing guidelines.

Can't attend the Holiday Treats Drive-Thru?

Donate cookies to be sent to an Open Arms client! 
Donate Cookies Here

Save the date for Open Arms' Virtual Cookie-Decorating Class.

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​On Saturday, December 19 at 12:30 pm, join Open Arms for a virtual cookie-decorating class, which will broadcast live on our YouTube channel.
You can purchase a Cookie-Decorating Kit, which will include a pint of sugar dough, frosting, sprinkles, and a cookie stamp, courtesy of Nordic Ware.
The Cookie-Decorating Class is free to watch, and you do not need a Cookie-Decorating Kit to participate. 

What you need to know.

• When and where will I pick up my items?
o Items will be available on Tuesday, December 1 (3:00-6:30 pm), Saturday, December 5 (9:00 am-12:30 pm), Wednesday, December 9 (4:00-6:30 pm), Saturday, December 12 (9:00 am-12:30 pm) and Saturday, December 19 (9:00 am-12:30 pm) at Open Arms of Minnesota (2500 Bloomington Avenue, Minneapolis 55404). After you place an order, you will receive a confirmation email. Please print that email or show it on your phone when you arrive to Open Arms.

• I want to pay by check. Can I do that when I pre-order?
o Yes, checks are accepted. When you pre-order online, type CHECK as a promo code. Checks can be made to Open Arms of Minnesota and must be handed off when you pick up your purchase.

• I want to pay with cash. Can I do that?
o Cash will be accepted when you pick up your items, but no change will be provided. When you pre-order online, type CASH as a promo code.

• Can I order over the phone?
o Yes, as long as you pay by credit card over the phone or with a check the day of the event. To place an order, call (612) 677-2563.

• What happens if I miss the hour I selected for pickup?
o No worries! Feel free to come later that day if necessary. The hour you select helps our volunteer prepare orders, but we’ll make sure yours is ready to hand off.

• What happens if I miss my pickup date?
o If you miss your pickup date, you will receive a notification email asking for you to select a new Drive-Thru date. You can email any questions to catering@openarmsmn.org.

• Can I order on-site?
o Yes, but pre-ordering is strongly encouraged, as it ensures your item isn’t sold out. 

• I am scheduled for a volunteer shift in November. Can I pick up my goodies before December 1?
o Please email mike@openarmsmn.org.

• I am scheduled for a volunteer shift in December. Can I take items with me when my shift is complete?
o Yes. Your Volunteer Engagement Coordinator will be able to fulfill your order. Please let them know at the beginning of your shift.
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• What type of olive oil donations are your chefs looking for?
o The Holiday Treats Drive-Thru is collecting bottles of olive and canola oil blends. Our chefs have no brand preference, and bigger bottles are preferred. Oil is a frequently used and expensive ingredient for our kitchen, and your donations are greatly appreciated.

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