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Looking for ideas for a drive?

Here are some examples of drives done in our community for GRACE and items GRACE regularly needs, for inspiration.

What we need:

  • Spices are important because it makes healthy food and the basic ingredients we give more appetizing. Spice packets are also welcome. Examples of popular spices include, but are not limited to: chili flake, cinnamon, coriander, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, paprika, pepper, and salt.

  • Hygiene supplies help keep our people safe and clean, also out in the world when incontinence or monthly cycles keep people home bound. We would want adult diapers in small and large sizes or tampons and maxi pads with wings.

  • Personal care items are an essential luxury. For winter we would love lotion and lip balm.

  • Socks are important year round.

  • Gloves, mittens, and hand warmers help people when working outside or walking to work or school on bitter days.

  • Canned protein helps stretch supply for delivery households or when demand runs high. We would want: chicken, tuna, salmon

  • Warm beverages are always appealing, especially during the holidays: Coffee, tea, and cocoa.

  • Around the holiday time, new gift wrap, tape, and ribbon are always welcome.

Here are some examples of past drives done by our community members:

  • Youth Drive

    It all begins with an idea. And the youth of our community are visionaries.

    An example of a youth based drive is the Deodorant Drive: the need for deodorant was seen. These teens reached out to GRACE and confirmed this was a need within the GRACE community. The drive was planned out, collected and then distributed to GRACE.

  • Educational Drives

    The Pingry School Garden team worked through the summer on what made their garden grow. Composting works! And their bounty was donated to GRACE through the summer months during Thursday distribution.

  • Halloween Costume Drive

    It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

  • Small Business Drives

    Local small businesses help to support the GRACE annual Community Baby Shower, filling diaper bags with toys, clothing, and baby essentials for GRACE mom’s-to-be.

  • School Drives

    Summit Green Schools coordinated a Reusable Bag drive across all five elementary schools, Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School, and Summit High School, collecting hundreds of reusable bags for GRACE community members.

  • Cause for Paws

    The local chapter of Cause of Paws, collects dog treats, food, and toys for GRACE community members.

  • Corporate Drives

    When September rolls around and it’s Back to School time, our community members can rely on the Summit Health Cares annual backpack and school supply drive. GRACE is one of several recipients of their drive efforts.

  • Winter Coat Drive

    When August approaches, GRACE Board Member Ilyse DiChiara begins thinking about winter coats. With much community support, she works to collects hundreds of new winter coats to be distributed to GRACE community members.