10 Days of Giving

Merchants Bank locations in Cottage Grove, Hastings, Rochester, Rosemount, St. Charles and Winona are coordinating the 10 Days of Giving from December 1-10.  Join us this holiday season in an effort to make sure no one goes hungry 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 2023's 10 Days of Giving drive in each community.

The cash 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."
  
  2023 Final Total
  $505.15. This provides about 1,768 meals to those in need!

The drive benefits 360 Communities Rosemount Resource Center. Monetary, non-perishable food or toiletry donations can be dropped off at the Bank lobby. If you can't make it in person, monetary donations can also be:

• Made online at the 360 Communities website. Please add a note/comment that says "10 Days of Giving"
• Mailed directly to the Rosemount branch. Checks can be made payable to "360 Communities Rosemount Resource Center."

2023 Final Totals
Number of personal items: 325
Dollars: $315

The food drive benefits the Hometown Resource Center. Monetary or non-perishable food donations can be dropped off at the Bank lobby. If you can't make it in person, monetary donations can also be:

• Made online via givemn.org. Please select "10 Days of Giving" under the Designation drop-down menu.
• Mailed directly to the St. Charles branch. Checks can be made payable to "10 Days of Giving"

2023 Final Totals 
Pounds of food: 1,258 
Dollars: $1,765.18

Winona’s 36th food drive benefits the food shelf at Winona Volunteer Services. To date, over 4 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 any Winona Bank lobby, participating locations or at an upcoming special event. We'd also like to thank local businesses and organizations for contributing to the 2024 effort. View full list of participating businesses, churches and schools.

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"

Please join us for these special events in support of the 10 Days:

Skating with Santa

When: Sunday, December 1 | 12:15 - 1:45 p.m.

Where: Bud King Ice Arena | 670 East Front Street

Families are invited to come and skate with Santa! Skate rentals are $2. Admission to the event is a suggested gift of non-perishable food items or a monetary donation.

Sliced Bar Bingo + 10% Day

10% Day
When: Monday, December 2 | 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Where: Sliced | 66 Center Street

Bar Bingo
When: Monday, December 2 | 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Where: Sliced | 66 Center Street

10% of all sales will be donated to the 10 Days of Giving. Cards cost $1 per game. 

Beno's Deli 10% Day
When: Tuesday, December 3 | all day
Where: Beno's Deli | 78 East 4th Street

10% of all sales will be donated to the 10 Days of Giving.

2 Brothers Sports Bar + Grill 10% Day
When: Thursday, December 5 | 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Where: 2 Brothers Sports Bar + Grill | 129 West 3rd Street

10% of all sales will be donated to the 10 Days of Giving.

Two Fathoms Brewing Company Trivia + 10% Day

10% Day
When: Thursday, December 5 | all day
Where: Two Fathoms Brewery | 65 East Front Street

Trivia
When: Thursday, December 5 | 7:30 p.m. 
Where: Two Fathoms Brewery | 65 East Front Street

10% of all sales will be donated to the 10 Days of Giving. Admission to trivia is a suggested gift of non-perishable food items or a monetary donation.

Eagles Club Fish Fry Dinner + 10% Day

10% Day
When: Friday, December 6 | all day
Where: Winona Eagles Club | 210 East 4th Street

Fish Fry Dinner
When: Friday, December 6 | 4:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Where: Winona Eagles Club | 210 East 4th Street

10% of all bar sales will be donated to the 10 Days of Giving. Enjoy a fish dinner for only $13. Get your choice of batter-fried or broiled cod, choice of baked potato or fries and dinner roll. Dine in or carry out. Advanced tickets available for purchase at Merchants Bank - Downtown Winona. Tickets can also be purchased at the door the night of the event.

Christmas at The Parlour Room

Santa's Workshop (family-friendly)
When: Saturday, December 7 | 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Where: The Parlour Room | 121 East 3rd Street

Ugly Sweater Soirée with The Sugarloafers (adult-only)
When: Saturday, December 7 | 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Where: The Parlour Room | 121 East 3rd Street

During the day, children of all ages are invited to come take a photo with Santa, participate in festive coloring and craft activities, cookie decorating and get their face painted. 

In the evening, adults are invited to come in their best ugly sweater and enjoy live music from The Sugarloafers with an appearance from late night Santa. Holiday themed cocktails and food from Chef's Table are available for purchase. 

Admission for both events is a suggested gift of non-perishable food items or a $5 monetary donation. 

Cookie decorating provided by Blooming Grounds Express and ornament crafts provided by Green Thumb Artistry.

Sammy's Pizza 10% Day
When: Sunday, December 8 | all day
Where: Sammy's Pizza | 126 West 2nd Street

10% of all sales will be donated to the 10 Days of Giving.

Apps & Taps
When: Sunday, December 8 | 12:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Where: Port 507 | 128 West 2nd Street 

Cheer on the Vikings while enjoying drink specials made by our celebrity bartenders and appetizers provided by Backwater BBQ! Admission is a suggested gift of non-perishable food items or a monetary donation.

Holiday Concert for the Hungry
When: Sunday, December 8 | 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 is a suggested gift of non-perishable food items or a monetary donation.

Steak Shop Catering Red Trailer Luncheon
When: Tuesday, December 10 | 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Where: Merchants Bank - Downtown Parking Lot

Join us for a taco salad or a pulled pork sandwich meal via the traveling Steak Shop Catering Red Trailer in our Merchants Bank - Downtown Winona parking lot! This event is open to the public. Cash or card accepted. Cost is $10.00.

Canadian Pacific Holiday Train
When: Tuesday, December 10 | 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. Please bring gifts of non-perishable food items or a monetary donation.

 
2023 Final Totals
Pounds of food: 22,812
Dollars: $119,157.72
Total pounds: 261,127