Gum Drop Kids

Gum Drop Kids This program removes barriers to academic success for these at-risk children.

We are a non-profit that provides a weekend package of child-friendly food to help enhance the quality of life for at-risk children throughout Southern Illinois. Gum Drops, a non-profit charity which was started by Amy Simpson in Carterville, Illinois, provides a weekend backpack of child-friendly food to help enhance the quality of life for at-risk children throughout Southern Illinois. It is ver

y likely that these at-risk children will endure lifelong consequences as a result of having limited or no food. These children suffer significantly in health issues, behavioral difficulties as well as academic performance. Gum Drops plays a crucial role in the lives of these at-risk children by breaking down barriers caused by hunger.

08/26/2026

One more week!!!! We can’t wait to see you at our first pack out night!!!

🍓 The Gumdrops Team!!

Hey friends! Just a reminder that we accept non perishable and kid friendly food items throughout the entire school year...
08/19/2026

Hey friends! Just a reminder that we accept non perishable and kid friendly food items throughout the entire school year. If you have a donation you’d like to drop off at our building just give Amy a call and set up a time and we will meet you out there!

🍓The Gumdrops Team!

08/07/2026

Such a fantastic event!!! We appreciate the Southern Illinois Boat and Fishing Show so much!!! We always have so much fun every year! 👏🏼😄

About Us Find out about our mission to end childhood hunger in Southern Illinois. Schools Looking for a local school? Find it here. Join Us Find out how you can make a difference in your community. Contact Us Have questions? Contact us today. Meals Served 0 Volunteer Hours Tuesday 10am & 6:30pm Wedn...

We can’t believe it’s that time again!! We all hope you have had a wonderful summer!!! Our first packing night is less t...
08/06/2026

We can’t believe it’s that time again!! We all hope you have had a wonderful summer!!! Our first packing night is less than a month away and we hope you can be there!! We will start September 1st at 6:30 PM!!

🍭 The Gumdrops Team!!

08/06/2026

Thank you so much again for the money raised by the Hurricane Rotary/Chamber Golf Scramble!!

07/31/2026

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We hope you all have a great Fourth of July!!
07/04/2026

We hope you all have a great Fourth of July!!

We couldn’t be more thankful for Cornerstone Church for choosing to bless us during their Summer Blast!!! During the wee...
06/26/2026

We couldn’t be more thankful for Cornerstone Church for choosing to bless us during their Summer Blast!!! During the week the children attending Summer Blast brought over 1,100 kid friendly food items to be donated to us!!! That’s absolutely amazing!!! Thank you thank you!!!

🍭 The Gumdrops Team!!

06/24/2026

Sharing this one again because WOW what a 25/26 school year!! We hope you are all enjoying your summer break, but we miss our volunteers!!!! Excited to see you all when Gumdrops starts back up!!

Don’t forget to drop your wooden nickels in to support Gum Drop Kids at Neighborhood Co-op Grocery!!!
06/13/2026

Don’t forget to drop your wooden nickels in to support Gum Drop Kids at Neighborhood Co-op Grocery!!!

Address

1005 Briarwood Road
Carterville, IL
62918

Telephone

(618) 985-9567

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