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.

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!!!

06/09/2026

🌟 OVER 42,000 BAGS YOU GUYS!!! 🌟

We often tally up the amount of bags that our volunteers make and deliver each week, but we have to remember that each one of those bags represents a child. A child that’s getting a small meal and snack when they might not have had one during the weekend. That means you guys helped pack and deliver food to over 42,000 children this school year!!! We think that’s pretty AMAZING and we couldn’t have done it without your help!

Thank you so much to those that have sacrificed their time by volunteering or delivering. And thank you so much to those that have donated food or donated financially.

Gumdrops wouldn’t be able to do it without you guys!! We are enjoying our summer break and we hope you guys are too!! You deserve it!! We can’t wait to see you all when Fall semester starts!!!

🍭 The Gumdrops Team!!

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!!

Address

1005 Briarwood Road
Carterville, IL
62918

Telephone

(618) 985-9567

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