Connect Academy Launches Its First Annual Food Drive

This November, Connect Academy is proud to launch our first annual Food Drive, running from November 11th through November 21st, 2025. As a community built on compassion, support, and partnership, we are excited to come together to support Connect Academy families in need during the Thanksgiving season.

Our mission has always centered around providing students with the tools and support they need to thrive. This Food Drive extends that mission beyond the classroom, offering the broader Connect Academy community a chance to make a direct and meaningful impact.

What We're Collecting

We are assembling Thanksgiving meal kits for Connect Academy families, and we need your help. Some of the key items we’re collecting include:

• Boxed stuffing
• Canned vegetables and cranberries
• Instant mashed potatoes
• Rolls
• Gravy mix

A full list of items we are collecting for this food drive can be found HERE.

Where to Donate

Donations can be dropped off at the Connect Academy location where your child attends school or where you work. Each location will be accepting contributions throughout the duration of the drive.

• Connect Academy | 505 E. North Ave., Unit 400, Carol Stream, IL 60188

• Connect Academy High School | 105 W. Army Trail Blvd., Addison, IL 60101

• Pathways Academy | 1514 S. Main St., Door 15, Lombard, IL 60148

How to Receive a Meal Kit

Connect Academy families that would benefit from receiving a Thanksgiving meal kit can follow the instructions provided on the donation list or contact Kellie Krefft at [email protected]
 for support.

Why It Matters

At Connect Academy, we believe that every family deserves to gather around a warm meal during the holidays. By working together as a community, we can ensure that more of our students and their families experience the comfort and joy of Thanksgiving.

Thank you for your generosity and for continuing to build a culture of care within the Connect Academy family.