COMMUNITY DRIVE KITS

Community Drive Kits bring people together and make a meaningful difference. Whether you’re organizing a group effort or putting together a kit on your own, these simple ideas help ensure families in our community have what they need when they need it.

~Gather and Grow Team

Kid's Birthday Kits

Birthday Kits can help make sure every child feels seen and special.

  • Birthday Gift Bags
  • Tablecloth
  • Balloons
  • Ribbons
  • Birthday Greeting Cards
  • Boxed Cake Mix
  • Cake Frosting
  • Party Favors
  • Candes
Kids birthday party kits

Reverse Advent Calendar

Instead of opening a door each day, add one item to a box each day leading up to the holidays. At the end, you’ll have a full box of pantry staples ready to share!

  • December 1,  Pasta Noodles
  • December 2, Pasta Sauce
  • December 3, Flavored Rice Packet
  • December 4, Beef Broth
  • December 5, Hearty Soup
  • December 6, Can of Chicken
  • December 7, Peanut Butter
  • December 8, Jelly
  • December 9, Cereal
  • December 10, Oatmeal Packets
  • December 11, 100% Juice
  • December 12, Cooking Oil
  • December 13, Box of Taco Shells
  • December 14, Canned Chili
  • December 15, Toilet Paper
  • December 16, Jar of Pickles
  • December 17, Jello Packet
  • December 18, Cake Mix
  • December 19, Can of Soup
  • December 20, Crackers
  • December 21, Paper Towels
  • December 22, Baby Wipes
  • December 23, Hamburger Helper
  • December 24, Granola Bars
Download the Reverse Advent Calendar
Reverse Advent Calendar December 1 -24 with donation ideas for each day.

Emergency To-Go Food Bag Packing Instructions

1. Collect grocery-sized reusable or paper bags

2. Purchase and pack one of each item into every bag. Please do not include notes inside bags when packaging

Core Items

  • Can of Meat (2)
  • Can of Fruit
  • Cans of Vegetable (2)
  • Cans of Beans (2)
  • Bag of Rice
  • Pasta Sauce
  • Pasta
  • Peanut Butter

Optional Add-Ons

  • Box or Bag of Cereal
  • Granola Bars
  • Mac N Cheese

3. Drop off pre-packed To-Go Bags at Gather and Grow (Please call prior to dropping off)

  • Waconia: Mondays & Saturdays 9:30a-11:30a
    Tuesdays & Thursdays 4:30p-6:30p
  • Watertown: Mondays 4:30p-6:30p
    Tuesdays & Fridays 9:30a-11:30a
Emergency To-Go Bag Flyer
Meal-Packing Kit Flyer with needed food items and packing/delivery instructions.

Emergency Food Bag

  • Canned Fruit
  • Canned Vegetables
  • Canned Beans
  • Rice 
  • Pasta
  • Peanut Butter
  • Canned Meat (Tuna or Chicken)
Emergency Food Bag Contents Flyer
Emergency food bag contents

7 Most Needed Items

  • Pasta Sauce
  • Cereal
  • Hearty Soups
  • Granola Bars
  • Boxes of Crackers
  • Rice 
  • Cans of Tuna or Chicken
Seven most need items at Gather and Grow Food Shelves
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