10 Days of Giving
We are proud to be able to give back to our community, and humbled by the generosity of our customers and the communities who make 10 Days of Giving so successful.
More than 5 Million Pounds of Food Collected Since 1989
Merchants Bank is proud to celebrate its 38th year of the 10 Days of Giving. Locations in Apple Valley, Cottage Grove, Hastings, Red Wing, Rochester, Rosemount, Rushford, St. Charles and Winona are coordinating 10 Days of Giving from December 1-10. Join us this holiday season in an effort to make sure no one goes without in our communities. Your generosity is appreciated and celebrates the true meaning of the holiday season.
Click on a Merchants Bank location below to see how you can get involved this year and the total results from 2025's 10 Days of Giving drive in each community.
Apple Valley
Apple Valley’s drive benefits 360 Communities. This marks the Apple Valley branch's first year participating in the 10 Days of Giving campaign. Monetary, non-perishable food or toiletry donations can be dropped off at the Bank lobby at the Apple Valley branch. If you can't make it in person, monetary donations can also be:
- Made online at the 360 Communities website.
- Mailed directly to the Apple Valley branch. Checks can be made payable to "360 Communities.”
Cottage Grove
Cottage Grove's drive benefits the Friends in Need Food Shelf and Open Cupboard. Monetary, non-perishable food or toiletry donations can be dropped off at the Bank lobby or the Canadian Pacific Holiday Train stop in Cottage Grove (details below). If you can't make it in person, monetary donations can also be mailed directly to the Cottage Grove branch. Checks can be made payable to "10 Days of Giving."
Canadian Pacific Holiday Train
When: Sunday, December 13 | 5:15 – 5:45 p.m.
Where: 7064 West Point Douglas Road, South of Sebian Bridge
2025 Final Totals
Number of food and personal items: 23,842
Dollars: $200.00
Hastings
Hastings' drive benefits Hastings Family Service. Monetary or non-perishable food donations can be dropped off at the Bank lobby or the Canadian Pacific Holiday Train stop in Hastings (details below). If you can't make it in person, monetary donations can also be mailed directly to the Hastings branch. Checks can be made payable to "10 Days of Giving."
Canadian Pacific Holiday Train
When: Saturday, December 12 | 8:45 - 9:15 p.m.
Where: CP Depot | 500 2nd Street East
2025 Final Totals
Pounds of Food: 4,122
Dollars: $13,475.00
Red Wing
Red Wing's drive benefits the local Red Wing Area Food Shelf. Monetary, non-perishable food or toiletry donations can be dropped off at the Bank lobby or the Canadian Pacific Holiday Train stop in Red Wing (details below). If you can't make it in person, monetary donations can also be mailed directly to the Red Wing branch. Checks can be made payable to "10 Days of Giving."
Canadian Pacific Holiday Train
When: Saturday, December 12 | 7:15 - 7:45 p.m.
Where: Bay Point Park | 1392 Levee Street
2025 Final Totals
Pounds of Food: 172
Number of Items: 244
Rochester
Rochester's drive benefits the Channel One Regional Food Bank. Monetary donations can be dropped off at the Rochester-Green Meadows or Rochester-Northwest branches. If you can't make it in person, monetary donations can also be:
- Made online at the Channel One website. Please select "Merchants Bank" under the "Which virtual food drive are you supporting" section.
- Mailed directly to either Rochester branch. Checks can be made payable to "10 Days of Giving."
2025 Final Total
$449.34. This provides about 1,549 meals to those in need!
Rosemount
Rosemount's drive benefits 360 Communities Rosemount Resource Center. Monetary, non-perishable food or toiletry donations can be dropped off at the Bank lobby at the Rosemount branch. If you can't make it in person, monetary donations can also be:
- Made online at the 360 Communities website.
- Mailed directly to the Rosemount branch. Checks can be made payable to "360 Communities Rosemount Resource Center."
2025 Final Totals
Number of personal items: 179
Dollars: $270.00
Rushford
Rushford’s drive benefits the SEMCAC Food Shelf. This marks the Rushford branch's first year participating in the 10 Days of Giving campaign. Monetary or non-perishable food donations can be dropped off at the Bank lobby at the Rushford branch.
Parade of Lights
When: Saturday, December 12 | 7:00 p.m.
Where: Rushford Fire Hall | 407 South Elm Street
St Charles
St. Charles' drive benefits the Hometown Resource Center. Monetary or non-perishable food donations can be dropped off at the Bank lobby at the St. Charles branch. If you can't make it in person, monetary donations can also be mailed directly to the St. Charles branch. Checks can be made payable to "10 Days of Giving."
2025 Final Totals
Pounds of food: 1,264
Dollars: $2,384.55
Winona
Winona's drive benefits the food shelf at Winona Volunteer Services. To date, over 5 million pounds of food have been collected, with each dollar being counted as two pounds of food. Monetary or non-perishable food donations can be dropped off at the lobbies of Winona - Downtown, Winona - Lakeside or Winona - Goodview branches, participating locations or at an upcoming special event. We'd also like to thank local businesses and organizations for contributing to the 2026 effort. View full list of participating businesses, churches and schools (coming soon).
If you can't make it in person, monetary donations can also be:
- Made online via through the Winona Volunteer Services website. Please include "10 Days of Giving" in the notes section.
- Mailed directly to the Winona-Downtown branch. Checks can be made payable to "10 Days of Giving"
2025 Final Totals
Pounds of food: 27,918
Dollars: $133,470.71
Total pounds: 294,859
Culver's Calendar Cards
When: November 26 – December 31
Where: Culver’s – Winona | 1441 West Service Drive
Culver’s of Winona is selling its yearly coupon calendar with 100% of the December proceeds going directly to 10 Days of Giving. Each calendar unlocks delicious rewards, packed with $50+ in exclusive Culver’s promotions.
Midtown Foods Transaction Round Up
When: December 1-10
Where: Midtown Foods | 126 Fifth Street East
Midtown Foods will be rounding up all transactions to the nearest dollar December 1-10 and donating that amount to the 10 Days of Giving food drive.
Holiday Skate
When: Sunday, November 29 | 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Where: Bud King Ice Arena | 670 East Front Street
Families are invited to come for open skate with Santa! Skate rentals are $2. Admission to the event is a gift of non-perishable food items or a monetary donation.
Pizza Ranch Funzone & 10% Day
When: Wednesday, December 2 | 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Where: Pizza Ranch | 405 US-14
10% of all sales and all cash tips from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. will be donated to the 10 Days of Giving. Also receive a $5 Funzone gift card when you donate five food items and a $10 Funzone gift card when you donate ten food items.
Holiday Trivia & 10% Day
10% Day
When: Thursday, December 3 | all day
Where: Two Fathoms Brewing Company | 65 East Front Street
10% of all sales will be donated to 10 Days of Giving.
Trivia
When: Thursday, December 3 | 7:30 p.m. start
Where: Two Fathoms Brewing Company | 65 East Front Street
Enjoy some holiday trivia with our 10 Days of Giving committee members. Admission to trivia is a gift of non-perishable food items or a monetary donation.
Sliced 10% Day
When: Thursday, December 3 | all day
Where: Sliced | 66 Center Street
10% of all sales will be donated to 10 Days of Giving.
Shrimp Dinner & 10% Day
10% Day
When: Friday, December 4 | all day
Where: Winona Eagles Club | 210 East 4th Street
10% of all bar sales will be donated to 10 Days of Giving.
Shrimp Dinner
When: Friday, December 4 | 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Where: Winona Eagles Club | 210 East 4th Street
Enjoy a shrimp dinner for only $15. Get your choice of batter-fried or broiled shrimp, choice of baked potato or fries and dinner roll. Dine in or carry out.
Tickets can be purchased before the event at Merchants Bank - Downtown Winona or at the door the night of the event. Please use all prepaid tickets by 6:30 p.m. Non-perishable food items and monetary donations will also be accepted at the dinner.
Santa’s Workshop (Kid’s Day)
When: Saturday, December 5 | 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Where: Minnesota Marine Art Museum | 800 Riverview Drive
Children of all ages are invited to come take a photo with Santa, participate in festive coloring and craft activities and cookie decorating. Admission is a gift of non-perishable food items or a monetary donation.
Ugly Sweater Shindig & 10% Day
10% Day
When: Saturday, December 5 | all day
Where: Winona VFW Post 1287 | 208 East 3rd Street
10% of all bar sales will be donated to 10 Days of Giving.
Ugly Sweater Shindig
When: Saturday, December 5 | 5:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Where: Winona VFW Post 1287 | 208 East 3rd Street
Come dressed in your best ugly sweater and enjoy live music from The Sugarloafers starting at 6:00 p.m. Enjoy a burger basket for $10, with a portion of the proceeds being donated to 10 Days of Giving. Admission to the live music is a gift of non-perishable food items or a monetary donation.
Giving Back Game Day & 10% Day
10% Day
When: Sunday, December 6 | all day
Where: Sippi's Pub & Grub | 176 East Third Street
10% of all bar sales will be donated to 10 Days of Giving.
Watch Party
When: Sunday, December 6 | 12:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Where: Sippi's Pub & Grub | 176 East Third Street
Enjoy signature drinks by guest bartenders and a 50/50 raffle while you watch your favorite team.
Holiday Concert for the Hungry
When: Sunday, December 6 | 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Where: WSU DuFresne Performing Arts Center | 175 West Mark Street
Enjoy the annual holiday concert performed by the WSU Orchestra and the Symphonic Wind Ensemble. Admission to the concert is a gift of non-perishable food items or a monetary donation.
Beno's Deli 10% Day
When: Monday, December 7 | all day
Where: Beno's Deli | 78 East 4th Street
10% of all sales will be donated to 10 Days of Giving.
North Pole Pickleball
When: Monday, December 7 | 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Where: Winona Bluff Pickleball Club | 1213 Gilmore Avenue
Grab a friend (of any age) and lace up your indoor tennis shoes for a friendly competition to support 10 Days of Giving. Courts are first-come, first-served. Participants will sign a waiver upon arrival.
Bring your own paddle or rent one for $5. Pickleballs will be provided. Admission is the gift of non-perishable food items or a $10 monetary donation.
The Kickass Store 10% Day
When: Tuesday, December 8 | all day
Where: The Kickass Store | 5501 South Highway 61
10% of all sales will be donated to 10 Days of Giving.
929 Beer House & Grill 10% Day
When: Wednesday, December 9 | all day
Where: 929 Beer House & Grill | 929 East 8th Street
10% of all sales will be donated to 10 Days of Giving.
Sammy's Pizza 10% Day
When: Thursday, December 10 | all day
Where: Sammy's Pizza | 126 West 2nd Street
10% of all sales will be donated to 10 Days of Giving.
BrickYard Bingo & 10% Day
10% Day
When: Thursday, December 10 | all day
Where: The BrickYard | 579 East Third Street
10% of all bar sales will be donated to 10 Days of Giving.
Bingo
When: Thursday, December 10 | 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Where: The BrickYard | 579 East Third Street
Come test your luck with bingo while enjoying beverages available for purchase.
Watch Party
When: Thursday, December 10 | 7:15 p.m.
Where: The BrickYard | 579 East Third Street
Cheer on the Vikings while enjoying beverages available for purchase.
Canadian Pacific Holiday Train
When: Saturday, December 12 | 3:45 – 4:15 p.m.
Where: Winona Amtrak Station | 65 East Mark Street
Enjoy the sights and entertainment of the Canadian Pacific Railway Lighted Holiday Train. Refreshments will be served by Merchants Bank. Non-perishable food items and monetary donations will also be accepted.
10 Days of Giving drive is sponsored by Merchants Bank on behalf of Winona Volunteer Services in Winona, Hometown Resource Center in St. Charles, 360 Communities in Apple Valley, Hastings Family Service in Hastings, Friends in Need Food Shelf and Open Cupboard in Cottage Grove, SEMCAC in Rushford, 360 Communities Rosemount Resource Center in Rosemount and Channel One Regional Food Bank in Rochester.