Giving is a Gift Food Drive

Donate unopened new children’s toys and nonperishable items at Sustainable Safari^® (new toys, food donations, cat or dog supplies) and get $5 off any single token animal experience, holding, or feeding with the purchase of paid admission.

• Bring any unopened new children’s toys or unexpired, nonperishable items and receive $5 off any single token animal interaction. (One discount per paid admission.)
  • The food shelf is looking for non-expired, non-damaged packaging of non-perishable food.
  • The cat rescue would also appreciate unscented Cat litter. (Kittens can develop issues from the scented versions.)
• You may purchase and donate a toy from our gift shop and get 25% off that item, plus the $5 discount on any animal interaction for donating!
• We will match your donation pound for pound. (Up to 2000 lbs.)
• We will not be accepting cash donations. To donate money, please see our partners and email them below.

Food Drive discounts cannot be combined with other discounts, including Hoppy Hour or paper coupons. Food Drive discount cannot be used to lower the price of admission tickets. This discount does not work for Pouch Packages or Guided Safari Tours.

Valley Outreach in 2021/2022 

• 27,000 people used their services, 40% were children*
• During those years, they distributed nearly 2,460,000 pounds of food.

*Valley Outreach Annual Impact Report Fiscal Year 2021/2022

Minnesota Basset Rescue 2022

• (155) Dogs were rescued and rehomed
• Administration expenses, such as software, insurance, and a website, comprise less than 3.5% of our total expenses.
• Almost 97% of the money people donate to them goes directly to the dogs and their needs. 

• 100% of the people working with this cat rescue are volunteers.
• Cat rescue averages (300) cat/kitten rescues and adoptions per year.

NorthStar Youth Outreach Center | Tubman + MyDefinition.org

NorthStar Youth Outreach Center (NSYOC) is a safe, judgment-free space for youth and young adults up to age 24 to access free resources, such as hygiene products, food, and clothing. NorthStar also connects youth with information about housing, education, employment opportunities, and our community partners.

• NSYOC is staffed by wonderful volunteers who provide advocacy, safety planning, and one-on-one support. Our goal for 2024 is to expand our hours with the support of added volunteers and interns to increase our availability to youth in the community. 
• In 2022, NSYOC was open 10 hours per week and served approximately 517 youth in 452 households. These numbers include unaccompanied and/or parenting youth.