Throughout the year, Waukee Area Christian Services hosts a series of seasonal programs to help support our clients beyond the basic necessities of food and clothing. These programs include Easter baskets, school supplies, food for holiday meals, and Christmas gifts. Each seasonal drive serves 400+ families. A checklist of suggested donations is provided.
JUNE – AUGUST
School Supplies Drive
Ensures that children have the tools they need to succeed academically, reducing the anxiety parents might feel about their child’s education.
- Make a Financial Donation: Click here or on the donate button and your funds will go directly towards this school supplies program.
- Become a School Supplies Sponsor: Click here to learn about a simple way to play a big role in building an equitable learning environment for local children.
- Hold a School Supplies Drive: Click here to register your school supplies drive and receive additional support materials.
- Donate Supplies: Purchase school supplies from our checklist below and drop them off during our open hours.
High Priority School Supplies:
Please donate items from the link below. These are essential supplies we rarely receive, especially for our middle and high school students who need more than crayons. Thank you.
Donation Period:
June – August 10, 2024
Donation Drop-Off:
- Waukee Area Christian Services:
- Mon: 12:00-6:00PM
- Tue-Thu: 9:00AM-3:00PM
- Sat: 9:00-11:00AM
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JUNE – AUGUST
Summer Food Drive
When school cafeterias close for the summer, kids lose a regular source of meals. Families who rely on free and reduced-priced lunches suddenly have much higher grocery bills.
During these summer months, we also face a decline in food donations and an increase in families coming in for food assistance. Our Summer Food Drive looks to replenish our shelves to meet this higher demand.
Donation Period:
June – August
Donation Drop-Off:
- Waukee Area Christian Services:
- Mon: 12:00-6:00PM
- Tue-Thu: 9:00AM-3:00PM
- Sat: 9:00-11:00AM
YEAR-ROUND
School Snack Packs
The mission of the School Snack Pack program is to provide children with food to take home over the weekend. The snack packs are filled with child-friendly, easy-to-prepare food and discreetly distributed to students in Dallas County.
Please consider donating snacks or assembling snack packs with a group of friends or co-workers.
Donation Period:
Year-Round
Donation Drop-Off:
- Waukee Area Christian Services:
- Mon: 12:00-6:00PM
- Tue-Thu: 9:00AM-3:00PM
- Sat: 9:00-11:00AM
NOVEMBER
Share Your Feast Thanksgiving
Many of us get excited planning for the Thanksgiving holiday and family gathering together. Unfortunately, not everyone is so lucky. Some families can not afford a Thanksgiving dinner.
The Share Your Feast program provides a special Thanksgiving meal box for our clients. We need your help to fill them up!
Donation Period:
October – November
Donation Drop-Off:
- Waukee Area Christian Services:
- Mon: 12:00-6:00PM
- Tue-Thu: 9:00AM-3:00PM
- Sat: 9:00-11:00AM
DECEMBER
The Gift of Food
Bless families in need this Christmas season by giving the gift of food! With your help, we supply full Christmas dinners and gifts to 200+ families in the Waukee area. Your support will make a difference in their lives.
Gift of Food: We suggest providing enough food for a family of four to six.
Gifts for Kids: If you would like to be matched up with a child or family in need during the holiday season, click the email button below.
Donation Deadline:
October – December
Donation Drop-Off:
- Waukee Area Christian Services:
- Mon: 12:00-6:00PM
- Tue-Thu: 9:00AM-3:00PM
- Sat: 9:00-11:00AM
APRIL
Easter Baskets of Love
Baskets of Love is an opportunity to bring smiles to the children in our community during the Easter season. Each basket contains Easter toys and goodies for young children.
Please consider helping us continue to reach out to children in need by donating items to help fill the baskets. Donations can be dropped off at WACS during open hours.
Donation Period:
March – April
Donation Drop-Off:
- Waukee Area Christian Services:
- Mon: 12:00-6:00PM
- Tue-Thu: 9:00AM-3:00PM
- Sat: 9:00-11:00AM