Gum Drop Kids

10/10/2026

Southern Illinois, you always show up!!!! Thank you to all of our donors, our volunteers, and to Give SI!!!!

What an incredible 30 hours of community, connection, and giving! Together, Southern Illinois showed up in a big way to support the organizations and missions that make our region a better place for everyone.

To Our Generous Donors:
THANK YOU! Every single dollar, share, and word of encouragement helped spark REAL change. Your generosity powers local programs, strengthens families, and keeps our communities thriving. We are constantly inspired by your heart for Southern Illinois!

To Our Participating Nonprofits:
Thank you for your tireless dedication to our region. Seeing your passion, creativity, and commitment throughout GiveSI was nothing short of inspiring. We are so proud to partner with you and champion the work you do every single day!

To Our Community Partners & Sponsors:
This event would not be possible without your unwavering leadership and support. Thank you for investing in our local non-profits and helping us amplify their impact across Southern Illinois!

Together, we’ve proven once again what’s possible when Southern Illinois comes together to give where we live.

10/09/2026

https://tinyurl.com/GiveSI2026-GumDrops

GIVESI 2026 - Southern Illinois Communtiy Day of Giving has officially started!!! We are so excited to be participating again this year!!

10/06/2026

This year, the demand for food has grown rapidly. On October 8th and 9th, Give SI gives us a unique opportunity to secure the resources needed to meet these rising needs. Your gift will help to ensure no one in our community is left behind.

https://tinyurl.com/GiveSI2026-GumDrops

Gum Drops provides a weekend package of child-friendly food to help...

10/05/2026

‼️ Hey friends!! ‼️

We are taking a week off for Fall Break from October 12th-16th!! There will be no bag packing or delivering bags that week! We will be back to our regular schedule October 20th at 6 PM!! Please share and tell your friends!

10/05/2026

Sharing this again for all of the new faces around here!!!!

This is Ron Simpson. Ron has been by Amy’s side since the beginning of Gum Drops in 2008! He’s the one you pick up bags from, the one opening items before pack out nights, and the one putting the kids first every week. He spends countless hours a week preparing at the Gum Drops building so things move smoothly throughout the week and during our pack out nights! He says, “I do this because it’s what Jesus is calling me to do. I love it. I’m so thankful we can be there for the kids that need us.” We are so thankful we have Ron on our team!! ❤️

10/05/2026

We can’t believe this event is almost here!!! Check out this information and message us if you have any questions!!

💚 Believe it or not - GiveSI is this Thursday and Friday! 💙

Get ready for 30 hours of incredible community impact! The GiveSI campaign brings all of Southern Illinois together to support over 100 local charitable organizations and make a direct difference right here at home.

Because donations made during this window are eligible for bonus pool funds, your generosity goes even further!

📅 Giving Begins: Thursday, October 8th at 5:00 PM
⏰ Giving Ends: Friday, October 9th at 11:00 PM

💡 3 Ways You Can Help Right Now:
• Donate Online: Visit the official GiveSI Donation Portal to view participating local groups and make a fast, secure gift starting at just $5.
• Spread the Word: Share this post! Tag your favorite regional charity, use the hashtag , and let your friends know how they can keep regional philanthropy strong.
• Join us for the GiveSI Main Event at the ThrillHouse on Friday, October 9th! You can have an amazing time while out supporting your favorite area nonprofit!

Let's show the strength of our community and keep local dollars right here in Southern Illinois. Every single dollar counts!

👉 Learn more and pick your causes: GiveSI.org

10/02/2026

So grateful to be able to help out our community!! BIG thanks to all involved in making this happen!!!!

🎡❤️ MAKING FAIR MEMORIES FOR CARTERVILLE CHILDREN ❤️🎡

The Carterville Lions Club was incredibly proud to support Gum Drop Kids by sponsoring more than 130 carnival armband vouchers for Carterville children they serve through their program! 🦁🎠

We believe every child deserves the opportunity to experience the excitement of the fair, make happy memories, and simply enjoy being a kid! ❤️

We are so grateful to be able to partner with Gum Drop Kids and help make that possible for so many local children.

Also, a HUGE thank you to our AMAZING carnival company, Little Egypt Shows, for working with the Carterville Lions Club and helping make this dream a reality! 🎡❤️

It truly takes a community coming together to create special moments like these! This is what Stars, Stripes, and Service is all about! 🇺🇸

Thank you, Gum Drop Kids, for the incredible work you do for children in the southern Illinois community, and thank you, Little Egypt Shows, for helping us make this special opportunity possible!

We are so excited to fill the fair with smiles, laughter, and memories that will last long after the rides are gone! 🎠❤️💙🦁

This is service! This is community! This is Carterville! 🇺🇸❤️💙

10/01/2026

10/01/2026

What a week!! You guys packed over 2000 bags!! Our volunteer delivery drivers picked up 1,779 to deliver to our local school children! Way to go guys!!!

🍓 The Gumdrops Team!!

10/01/2026

Incredible!!!! Thank you to everyone for an amazing first month!!

🍓 The Gumdrops Team!!