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.

From everyone here at Gumdrops, we thank all of those who have and continue to serve our country. We hope you all have a...
05/25/2026

From everyone here at Gumdrops, we thank all of those who have and continue to serve our country. We hope you all have a safe and happy Memorial Day!

05/23/2026

Good morning!

Help place flags to honor and remember those who have served our Country!

End of year impact report coming soon!!! Until then, we hope our volunteers enjoy their summer!! They deserve it!!!!
05/19/2026

End of year impact report coming soon!!! Until then, we hope our volunteers enjoy their summer!! They deserve it!!!!

‼️ WOW!!!! ‼️ A big thanks to the Arby's Foundation for helping us feed kids right here in Southern Illinois!!! We're pr...
05/19/2026

‼️ WOW!!!! ‼️

A big thanks to the Arby's Foundation for helping us feed kids right here in Southern Illinois!!! We're proud to support the families who make our community what it is.

Thank you to everyone who voted in the Southern Illinois Readers Choice Awards!!! We were voted a favorite in the non-pr...
05/19/2026

Thank you to everyone who voted in the Southern Illinois Readers Choice Awards!!! We were voted a favorite in the non-profit category!!! We couldn’t have done it without you all!! The Southern Illinoisan

🍭The Gumdrops Team!!

05/16/2026

What an amazing last week here at Gum Drop Kids !!!! Thank you so much to The Carterville Lions Club Events and our area Girl and Boy Scouts!! We had such an amazing turnout and had such a fun time packing bags!!!

🍭 The Gumdrops Team!!

Hey guys!! Don’t forget that Chick-fil-A Marion IL has this sweet offer during THE ENTIRE MONTH of May!!! Every 6 count ...
05/14/2026

Hey guys!! Don’t forget that Chick-fil-A Marion IL has this sweet offer during THE ENTIRE MONTH of May!!! Every 6 count cookie 🍪 sold will help make an impact at Gum Drop Kids!!!

What a great night!!! Thank you Carterville Lions Club Events and everyone else who came out to pack on our last night!!
05/14/2026

What a great night!!! Thank you Carterville Lions Club Events and everyone else who came out to pack on our last night!!

Happy Mother’s Day from Gum Drop Kids!!!
05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day from Gum Drop Kids!!!

05/08/2026

We had such a fun time packing bags this week!! Our volunteers worked hard and packed and delivered 1,794 bags!! If you haven’t gotten a chance to come out you’ve got ONE MORE WEEK!! Next week is our last for packing! We hope to see you there!!

🍭The Gumdrops Team!

Address

1005 Briarwood Road
Carterville, IL
62918

Telephone

(618) 985-9567

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