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Our Mission:
“To provide nutritious meals and supportive services to individuals and families in need within our community.”
Support The Gathering
At The Gathering Cass County, Inc., we believe that no one should have to choose between a meal and other basic needs. Through free community meals, meal delivery, and our Community Fridge, we serve neighbors with dignity, compassion, and kindness.
Your support helps provide nutritious meals, maintain our Community Fridge, purchase supplies, and ensure that every neighbor who reaches out receives a warm welcome and a helping hand.
There are many ways to support our mission:
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Make a one-time gift
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Join our $5 Kindness Crew monthly giving program
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Volunteer your time and talents
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Donate food, supplies, or services
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Sponsor a meal or special event
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Share our mission with others
Every dollar, every volunteer hour, and every act of kindness helps us continue Neighbors Feeding Neighbors throughout Cass County.
No Charge. No Questions. Just Kindness.
Together, we can make sure everyone has a place at the table.
The Gathering Cass County, Inc.
COMMUNITY FRIDGE
322 Walnut Street (South Side Door)
Atlantic, IA 50022
Website: www.thegatheringcass.com
Email: thegatheringcass2025@gmail.com
Phone: (712) 249-7709
Follow us on Facebook: @TheGathering-CassCo.IA
Host a Food Drive
Help feed our neighbors by hosting a food drive for The Gathering Cass County, Inc.
Food drives are a simple and meaningful way for businesses, churches, schools, clubs, workplaces, and community groups to make a direct impact on local families and individuals facing food insecurity.
Collected items help stock our Community Fridge, support free community meals, and provide emergency food assistance throughout Cass County.
Most Needed Items
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Canned fruits and vegetables
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Soups and stews
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Pasta and pasta sauce
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Peanut butter and jelly
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Cereal and oatmeal
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Rice and boxed meals
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Macaroni and cheese
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Shelf-stable milk
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Granola bars and snacks
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Personal care items
How It Works
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Choose a date and location.
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Promote your food drive to friends, employees, customers, or members.
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Collect donations.
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Deliver items to The Gathering or schedule a drop-off time with us.
Make a Difference Locally
Every can, box, and bag of food helps ensure that our neighbors have access to nutritious meals and pantry essentials when they need them most.
Whether you collect 20 items or 2,000, your food drive helps strengthen our community and reminds others that they are not alone.
Interested in Hosting a Food Drive?
We would love to partner with you!
COMMUNITY FRIDGE
The Gathering Cass County, Inc.
322 Walnut Street (South Side Door)
Atlantic, IA 50022
Email: thegatheringcass2025@gmail.com
Call: (712) 249-7709
Follow us on Facebook: @TheGathering-CassCo.IA
Neighbors Feeding Neighbors
No Charge. No Questions. Just Kindness.
Wish Lists & Fundraisers
Support our mission directly by providing the specific items our pantry needs most. Your registrar gifts ensure we have a steady supply of fresh, healthy essentials for our neighbors in need.
Walmart Registry
Amazon Registry
The Giving Table
Host a Fridge & Freezer Meal Drive
Help fill The Gathering Community Fridge and Freezer with ready-to-eat meals for our neighbors.
A Fridge & Freezer Meal Drive is a unique way for businesses, churches, schools, clubs, families, and community groups to make a direct impact on local food insecurity. By preparing or donating meals, you help ensure that individuals and families have access to convenient, nutritious food when they need it most.
What Can Be Donated?
We welcome:
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Homemade meals (properly packaged and labeled)
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Frozen casseroles
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Soups and stews
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Pasta dishes
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Breakfast items
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Sandwich kits
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Fresh fruits and vegetables
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Frozen meats
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Individually packaged meals
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Shelf-stable food items
How It Works
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Gather your group.
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Choose a date for your meal drive.
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Prepare or collect meals and food items.
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Package and label donations.
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Deliver to The Gathering Community Fridge & Freezer or schedule a drop-off time.
Sponsor a Day of Kindness
Challenge your workplace, church, classroom, club, or family to fill our Community Fridge and Freezer for a day. Even a small group can provide dozens of meals that may make all the difference for a neighbor facing a difficult time.
Why It Matters
Food insecurity doesn't only happen at meal time. Our Community Fridge and Freezer provide food access between community meals, during evenings, weekends, and unexpected emergencies.
Every donated meal helps ensure that no neighbor goes hungry.
Ready to Host a Drive?
We would love to help you organize your event and provide donation guidelines.
The Gathering Cass County, Inc.
Community Fridge & Freezer
322 Walnut Street (South Side Door)
Atlantic, IA 50022
Email: thegatheringcass2025@gmail.com
Call: (712) 249-7709
Follow us on Facebook: @TheGathering-CassCo.IA
Neighbors Feeding Neighbors
No Charge. No Questions. Just Kindness. ❤️
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