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🍞 You’re Invited!
Integrated Day Charter School’s
26th Annual Bread Feast & Caring & Sharing
November 24, 2026
Join us as we come together in the spirit of community, caring, and sharing!
❤️ Caring & Sharing
8:30–10:00 a.m.
Our school-wide service learning event, where students work together to give back to our community.
🍞 Bread Feast
10:00–11:30 a.m. • IDCS Gym
All IDCS families are invited to join us for Bread Feast, a uniquely IDCS tradition!
What to Bring for Bread Feast
Families are asked to send or bring the requested Bread Feast item based on your child’s last name. Please see the list below for your assigned item.
We kindly ask that families do not send cakes, cupcakes, cookies, doughnuts, or pies.
Any leftover food will be donated to St. Vincent de Paul’s Food Pantry, helping us continue the spirit of giving beyond our school community.
⚠️ Food Allergy Reminder
Please clearly label any food items containing:
Milk • Peanuts/Nuts • Tree Nuts • Pecans • Soy
🥫 Food Drive Competition + Caring & Sharing Donations
In addition to Bread Feast food, we are collecting donations for our:
🥫 FOOD DRIVE COMPETITION
and
❤️ CARING & SHARING activities
Please see the information below for requested items.
Donations may be sent to school between now and the morning of November 24. *Thanksgiving themed items are due November 13, 2026
Thank you for helping make this special IDCS tradition a celebration of families, community, service, and sharing!
Caring & Sharing Donation Stations
| Caring & Sharing Station |
Items Needed |
Donation Organization & Who They Serve |
🥫 Food Drive
POD COMPETITION
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Cereal, ramen, soup, canned vegetables, canned proteins, peanut butter & jelly, pasta, pasta sauce, breakfast items, condiments, and other non-perishable boxed or canned foods
⚠️ Thanksgiving-type foods should be brought in by Friday, 11/13 so families can receive Thanksgiving food boxes in time. |
St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry
For homeless and low-income individuals and families.
UCP of Eastern Connecticut
Provides nutritious foods to individuals with disabilities and their families across Eastern Connecticut. |
| 🧴 Personal Hygiene Collection |
HIGH-DEMAND ITEMS:
⭐ Toilet Paper
⭐ Toothpaste
⭐ Shampoo
Also Needed:
Deodorant • Razors • Shaving Cream • Soap • Conditioner • Feminine Hygiene Products
Baby & Family Needs:
Diapers — all sizes • Baby Wipes • Unopened Formula
For Homeless Outreach:
Travel Hygiene Kits • Lip Balm • Deodorant • Soap • Body Wipes • Pads • Tampons • New Socks & Underwear • Hand Warmers • Hats • Gloves |
St. Vincent de Paul
For homeless and low-income individuals and families.
Madonna Place
Nonprofit family support and child-abuse prevention organization.
Homeless Outreach Organization — TBD
Items will support individuals experiencing homelessness. |
| 📚 Children’s Book Gifts |
New or GENTLY used children’s books
Books are needed from a variety of genres and reading levels.
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Madonna Place
Nonprofit family support and child-abuse prevention organization. |
| 🧶 Fleece Blankets |
1.5–2 yards of assorted fleece
Fleece can be found at Walmart, Americana Fabrics in Waterford, Hobby Lobby, and online. |
Sheltering Arms
Residential care for seniors.
Norwichtown Convalescent Home
Short-term medically complex and rehabilitation stays, as well as traditional long-term care.
Eliza Huntington Home
Residential care for senior women. |
| 💌 Thank-You Cards for Veterans |
Nothing needed at this time. |
Veterans Rally Point
Serving local veterans. |
| 🎨 Placemats |
Nothing needed at this time. |
Elmbrook Village
Assisted living community.
St. Vincent de Paul Soup Kitchen
Serving homeless and low-income individuals and families. |
⭐ = High-demand item
It takes a village to make Bread Feast and Caring & Sharing a success! 🥖
Add your name below with what you can bring and when you can lend a hand, many hands make light work!
Learn about the tradition behind it all in the History of the Bread Feast!
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