October Volunteers: Big Hearts, Big Impact
Prairie Chapter DAR Volunteers
October was another incredible month of teamwork, generosity, and community impact at Giving the Basics! From corporate partners to community groups, volunteers showed up ready to make a difference, helping ensure individuals and families have access to the everyday essentials everyone deserves.
Together, 378 volunteers across 27 groups packaged an incredible 255,386 hygiene essentials! Every item represents an opportunity to help someone feel confident, cared for, and ready to take on the day.
October Volunteer Impact
- 378 Total Volunteers
- 27 Total Volunteer Groups
- 255,386 Essential Items Packaged
Corporate Groups
- 329 Volunteers
- 24 Corporate Groups
- 242,914 Items Packaged
Community Groups
- 49 Volunteers
- 3 Community Groups
- 12,472 Items Packaged
October Volunteer Awards
We love recognizing the outstanding teams and individuals who go above and beyond to support our mission. This month, we’re celebrating three special contributions!
Most Products Processed: Hallmark
With an incredible 67,392 products processed, Hallmark takes the October volunteer award for the most essentials packaged. Thank you for helping keep our warehouse moving and our community supplied!
Most Volunteers Brought In: NCM Associates
Bringing together an impressive 77 volunteers, NCM Associates earns our October recognition for the largest volunteer turnout. We’re grateful for your team’s enthusiasm and commitment to making a difference!
Best Volunteer Reflection: New York Life
Sometimes, the impact of volunteering is best captured through the words of those who experience it firsthand. We loved hearing this reflection from a New York Life volunteer:
“Volunteering at Giving the Basics really opened my eyes to the hygiene needs of our community. The impact of GTB is so widely felt, giving confidence to adults preparing for interviews and children in school. Thank you for helping our community!”
Thank you for recognizing just how far access to everyday essentials can reach!
Every Essential Makes a Difference
From corporate teams spending the afternoon together to community groups giving their time, every volunteer plays an important role in our mission.
The essentials packaged this month will help stock the shelves of schools, food pantries, shelters, and community partners working to meet hygiene needs throughout our community.
At Giving the Basics, we believe the basics shouldn’t be a luxury. Thanks to our October volunteers, more individuals and families will have access to the essentials they need to feel confident and maintain their dignity.
Thank you to all 378 volunteers who made October such a meaningful month!
Want to make an impact with your team? Bring your coworkers, friends, or community group to Giving the Basics and help us keep the basics moving. Every volunteer makes a difference!
Department of Children and Families
Electric League of KC & MO Volunteers
Lockton Transportation and Energy Volunteers
SMSD Post High School Special Ed
