6th Annual Girl Scouts Give Back Day
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Date: Sat Nov 01 2025, 10:00 AM CDT - 12:00 PM CDT
Category:
  • Community Service
Level:
  • Juniors,
  • Cadettes,
  • Seniors,
  • Ambassadors,
  • Brownies,
  • Daisies

6th Annual Girl Scouts Give Back Collection Drive

Date : November 1st, 2025 (except Warrensburg, Manhattan, Lawrence)

Hey Girl Scouts! In the spirit of Juliette Gordon Low’s birthday, let’s continue her tradition of giving back to the community! Throughout September and October, Girl Scouts are encouraged to collect food or basic items for one or more of our community partners. We invite you to discover (the needs in your community), connect (with local partnerships and GS sisterhood), and act (join us in the Girl Scouts Give Back Collection Drive to make our little corner of the world a better place)!

On November 1st (or site-specific dates), please bring your collected items to our drop-off locations! Drive through and drop off your donations. What a great way to show your Girl Scout Spirit!

All girls who participate in the Girl Scouts Give Back Collection Drive by bringing donated items for a community partner in November can purchase the Girl Scouts Give Back patch. Give Back patches are available at the shop.

Locations: We have identified several partners for you to drop off your donations. Each may have differing drop-off times and dates. You may donate to as many organizations as you wish. However, if you prefer to donate to another organization that we haven’t listed, that is great. Please fill out our registration form so we can account for you. October 29th  is the deadline for completing the Wufoo form.

  1. Ready to make a difference? Here are your steps to be a part of this special opportunity:
    Please register here if you plan to bring donations to any location.
    BEFORE you begin the registration process, please make sure you know which location you will be dropping off at, the Community Partner(s) you are collecting for, and the number of girls participating (information below). 
  2. Next, organize your collection drive. You can collect from your local communities and networks. Spread the word about these local partners and the good you’re doing as a Girl Scout to engage others!
  3. The following Community Partners are participating in our collection drive. Please take a minute to learn about these partners and the good they are doing in your community, and see which one(s) you are interested in collecting for. You can start collecting items now, so you're ready to bring them in November.

Lawrence:

  • Foster Village, Northeast, KS

Topeka:

  • Topeka Community Thanksgiving Dinner Foundation

Manhattan:

  • Flint Hills Breadbasket

Warrensburg:

  • The Food Center

St. Joseph:

  • Second Harvest
  • A Hand Up. Not A Handout
  • Friends of the Animal Shelter of St. Joseph
  • YWCA

Kansas City:

  • Giving Hope and Help
  • Happy Bottoms
  • Girl Scout Staff and Teacher-Led Troops
  • Metro Lutheran Ministry
  • Wayside Waifs

Locations:

Lawrence, Kansas:

November 23rd, 2 PM – 4 PM
Drop Off Site: Flory Hall (Douglas County Fairgrounds, 2120 Harper St, Lawrence, KS 66046) during SU716's How-To Festival
Collect donations for Foster Village Northeast KS

Requested Items List:

  • Amazon Wishlist
  • Children's Socks, Books (Board Books Up to Chapter Books), Board Games, Card Games
  • Diapers (Sizes newborn-6), Pull-ups (2T-4T), Wipes & Child Size Blankets.
    Water bottles

Topeka, Kansas:

November 1st, 10 am – 12 pm
Drop Off Site: Fire Station Number #5, 720 SW 21st St, Topeka, KS 66612

Collect donations for the Community Thanksgiving Dinner Foundation
The Community Thanksgiving Dinner in Topeka, Kansas, is the longest-standing community Thanksgiving Dinner served on Thanksgiving Day each year. Having started in 1968, they aim to continue providing this wonderful service to the Topeka, KS community for years to come.

Requested Items List:

  • Non-perishable food items. Especially the following items:
    boxed mashed potatoes
  • canned yams
  • chicken broth
  • canned jelly cranberries

Manhattan, KS:
September 29th – November 1st
Drop Off Site:

Please drop off donations for the Girl Scouts at the Manhattan Girl Scout Little House (321 Sunset Ave) from September 29 to November 1 during troop meetings. Look for the marked bins inside.

If you prefer, you can drop off items directly at the Flint Hills Breadbasket (2326 Skyvue Lane) on Wednesday, October 29th, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. To arrange an alternative time, please call them at (785) 537-0730.

If you donate directly to the Flint Hills Breadbasket, please email the Girl Scouts at girlscoutssu704@gmail.com to confirm how many items you donated.

Flint Hills Breadbasket

Requested Items List:

  • Canned Meats (Chicken, Tuna, etc.)
  • Canned and Dry Beans
  • Ready-to-Eat Soups (Chunky, Progresso, store brands of the like)
  • Shampoo
  • Body Wash

Warrensburg, MO:
October 26th – November 1st
Drop-Off Site: 1711 Sunset Dr, Warrensburg, MO 64093-2086, USA. Items can be dropped off at the designated boxes on the porch and/or left on the front porch.

The Food Center, 137 E Culton St., Warrensburg, MO 64093 

Requested Items List:

  • travel-size hygiene
  • non-perishable food items (canned goods, etc.)

St. Joseph, MO:
November 1st, 11 am – 1 pm

Drop Off Site: 2500 SW Parkway, Saint Joseph, MO 64503
(parking lot across from Bode Ice Arena)

Collect Donations for:

Second Harvest: 

Requested Items List:

  • Canned proteins (tuna, chicken, beans & beef)
  • Fruits and juices (fruit cups, juice, applesauce)
  • PB&J (chunky or smooth, any flavor jelly)
  •  Soups and stews (beef, chicken noodle, veggie)
  • Breakfast (cereal, oatmeal, granola, cereal bars)
  • Pasta (mac n cheese, pasta noodle, pasta sauce)
  • Rice (brown and white)

A Hand Up. Not a Hand Out

Requested Items List:

  • Amazon Wishlist
  • Travel-sized personal hygiene items are preferred, but all items are welcome.
  • Personal Hygiene: shower wipes, shampoo, hairbrush, conditioner, body wash, toothbrush, toothpaste (travel size), lip balm, gloves, stocking caps, deodorant, adhesive bandages, cotton swabs, razors (men & women), hand warmers, panty liners, and menstrual pads.

Friends of the Animal Shelter of St. Joselph:

Requested Items List:

  • Amazon Wish List (General)
  • Amazon Wish List (Kitten Foster Program)
  • Animal Care & Enrichment: Leashes, Collars, toys (Kitten & Puppy), cheap cat litter (clay/non-clumping), kennels (for transporting small & medium size pets), puzzle feeders, Kongs, milk replacer for puppies, milk replacer for kittens, and bottles for feeding
  • Cleaning Supplies: Paper towels, liquid hand soap, Windex window cleaner, laundry detergent, bleach (unscented), fabric softener sheets, and trash bags (tear-resistant)- 39, 30, or 13 gal.
  • Food Supplies: Instant rice, hot dogs, Vienna sausage, Nyla bones, peanut butter, canned chicken, chicken/ beef broth, instant mashed potatoes, and Kong Easy Treat paste (Peanut Butter, Bacon & Cheese)

YWCA:

Requested Items List:

Kansas City:
November 1st, 10 am – 12 pm
Drop Off Site: GSKSMO Office Parking Lot at 10561 St. Barkley Street, Overland Park, KS 66212

Collect Donations for:

Happy Bottoms:

Requested Items List:

  • Children’s diapers – preference: Diaper size 4-7, but all sizes welcome, including open packages.
  • Training pants in open or closed packages. All sizes.
  • Unopened unscented baby wipes.

Giving Hope and Help:

Requested Items List:

  • Amazon Wishlist.
  • INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED Feminine Wipes, not the complete packages of wipes, but individually wrapped wipes.
  • Individually wrapped wipes are available at Walmart, Target, select Dollar Tree Stores, and on our Amazon Wishlist, among other places to purchase them.

Wayside Waifs: 

Requested Items List:

  • Amazon Wishlist
  • Hot Dogs
  • Canned spray cheese, chicken
  • Soft Dog & Cat treats
  • Milk Bones dog biscuits
  • SunButter
  • Blankets or large bath towels
  • Large stuffed animals (without rice filling)
  • Gently used/new kennels
  • Cat and kitten toys
  • Cat Dancer wand toys
  • Soft, small dog training treats
  • Nylabones
  • Canned wet dog food
  • Canned wet cat food

Metro Lutheran Ministry: 

Requested Items List:

  • Amazon Wishlist
  • Coats for all ages
  • Household items, blanket sets, or comforters
  • Gifts for women – makeup sets, nail products, perfume, mirrors, slippers
  • Gifts for men – cologne, clippers, robes, slippers, tools
  • Gifts for teens – headphones, makeup items, perfume/cologne, reusable water bottles
  • Gifts for kids – toys (for girls and boys), clothes, shoes, books

Girl Scouts’ Staff and Teacher-Led Troops

Requested Items List:

About the Girl Scout Staff-Led Program:
The Girl Scout Staff-Led Program is designed to bring the full Girl Scout experience to girls in under-resourced communities, providing them with opportunities to build confidence, leadership, and essential skills for their future. By partnering with after-school programs connected to local schools, we bring our programming directly to where the girls are, ensuring they have access to confidence-building programs. Your support plays a vital role in expanding the reach of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience, fostering environments where ALL girls can thrive and reach their full potential.

How to purchase for Staff-Led troops:
Utilize our Amazon Wishlist to purchase items for the Girl Scouts Staff-Led Program, which provides Girl Scout experiences to over 1,000 girls in our community who wouldn’t otherwise have access to the confidence-building programming Girl Scouts offers.

Please order through your Amazon account: You can mail your items directly to our office, or ship them to your home and drop them off on November 1st at our Overland Park Office. Please include your troop number and the leader/caregiver's name in the gift message when completing your transaction. In the "from" section, add your email address. Check the email recipient box and add customercare@gsksmo.org to the email recipient spot.

We can’t wait to see you in November! Please ensure that you complete our registration form for each troop or family so we can accurately register your attendance.

FAQs:

Do all the girls in my troop need to attend the Giving Parade to purchase the patch?

No. One person or just a few people may attend and purchase patches for those who cannot attend. This opportunity can be for families or troops!

You can purchase the Girl Scouts Give Back Patch by emailing shopdept@gsksmo.org.

October 29th  is the deadline for completing the Wufoo form.

Will the event last 2 hours?

No, you can anticipate it to last 15-20 minutes. It is a drive-through, drop-off event.

Can’t make the assigned Give Back date?

You can schedule your own troop/family date for drop off with one of our community partners or a partner organization in your community of your own choosing.

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