Josh Liljenquist

Josh Liljenquist (born 1997) is a social media personality and philanthropist based in Minnesota.

Early life Josh Liljenquist was born in Fairmont, Minnesota in 1997, to Julie and Trent Liljenquist. He attended Minnesota State University, Mankato for a bachelor's degree in communication. After college, he moved to Chaska, Minnesota.

Liljenquist's mother is a real estate agent who has participated in some of his charitable acts.

Career Liljenquist began his social media career in 2019. His first successful video was him throwing a snowball at his father. His philanthropy began shortly after, giving out $5 gift cards to the homeless. His initial success allowed him to fund larger giveaways. He would become known as a "kindness influencer".

During the George Floyd protests of 2020, he posted history videos on the topic of racial justice, such as the wrongful execution of George Stinney.

In 2024, Liljenquist partnered with Starkey Hearing Technologies to provide hearing aids to a man. By that year, it was estimated he had given away $100,000 worth of goods. His content has been described as "ethically questionable" by the Star Tribune.

In 2025, Liljenquist collaborated with Minnesota Vikings quarterback J. J. McCarthy to hand out pizzas, heaters, tents, jackets, and blankets to homeless people.

Ban from St. Paul public parks

In April of 2026, Liljenquist received a six-month ban from all public parks in St. Paul, Minnesota after the city alleged he was attempting to “harass, record and profit from vulnerable adults” at an encampment near Pig's Eye Lake. City officials also claimed he was planning a unlicensed event, which Liljenquist denies. The ban was rescinded about two weeks later.