Donation Drives
Local Sharing, Local Giving
Donation Drives
Donation Drives
The Land of Goshen Community Market partners with local food pantries to ensure fresh, nutritious food reaches every neighbor in need. Our seasonal donation drives bring together vendors, shoppers, and local organizations to support and strengthen our community.
Join us in helping our neighbors!
Upcoming Donation Drives
July 19, 2025
Brown Bag Buddies - July Donation Drive
Brown Bag Buddies collects supplies and donations to provide lunches for students in our area during the summer. This non-profit organization helps kids receive proper nutrition when they face the greatest risk of losing access to consistent meals. Last year, they served over 8,255 meals and reached 165–185 kids per week.
Please bring cash donations, scan the QR code at the Market or bring some healthy, individually wrapped foods and snacks.
Items Needed:
- Mini pretzels
- Low sugar cereals
- Apple sauce
- Granola bars
- Beef sticks
- Instant oatmeal
October 18, 2025
OWL - October Donation Drive
Get Inside. Get Connected. Get Well.
The Overnight Warming Locations (OWLs) in Alton, Edwardsville, and Granite City provide sanctuary for our unhoused neighbors on the coldest nights of the year.
The first part of OWL's strategy is simple: provide a warm, safe place for those most vulnerable to dangerously cold weather in our city to seek refuge. When our neighbors can survive the night, they get another chance to heal and live the life they are meant for.
Items Needed:
- Warm gloves
- Socks
- Toiletries
Past Donation Drives
June 28, 2025
Oasis Women's Shelter - June Donation Drive
Oasis provides emergency shelter and supportive services to victims of domestic violence. Domestic violence victims are frightened for themselves and their children. It is often difficult for them to leave or stay and maintain safety for many reasons including that they are often blamed for their own victimization. It is vital to the safety of our community that victims are provided effective services and those who use harm in relationships are held accountable.
Items Needed:
- Liquid laundry detergent
- Kitchen & bath cleaning supplies
- Personal care items (shampoo, conditioner, lotion, deodorant)
- Newborn & Size 1 diapers
- Baby wipes
June 28, 2025
I Support the Girls - June Donation Drive
I Support the Girls (ISTG) collects and distributes essential items, including bras, underwear, and menstrual hygiene products, allowing women and folx experiencing homelessness, impoverishment, or distress to stand tall with dignity.
Items Needed:
- Tampons & pads (all sizes - opened boxes welcome if items are clean!)
- Clean makeup or pencil bags for Period Packs
- New & gently-used sports bras
May 31, 2025
Glen-Ed Pantry - May Donation Drive
Since 1980, Glen-Ed Pantry has served families across Edwardsville School District #7 communities, including Edwardsville, Glen Carbon, Hamel, and surrounding areas. With over 500 dedicated volunteers, they provide food assistance to approximately 200 local families each month.
Items Needed:
- Breakfast bars & granola bars
- Hearty Soups
- Canned chili/tomato products