GRACE BAG DRIVE!

The 2025 GIU CHRISTMAS GRACE BAG Drive WAS A HUGE SUCCESS!! THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROUS SUPPORT!!

At GIU, we feel deeply called to remember those who are incarcerated, fostering genuine connection and building bonds through shared events and food.

We just finished our last Grace Bag Assembly Day in 2026, and as 15 GIU volunteers teamed up with 50 residents at the gymnasium at Anson Women's Correctional, we assembled 4,300+ Grace Bags in 75 minutes! WOW! All of these bags to our brothers and sisters in area correctional facilities.

Each GRACE BAG is a tangible sign of hope, containing:

Prepackaged food items.
Encouraging scripture verses.
A special GIU pamphlet featuring real testimonials from those formerly incarcerated.

How You Can Contribute

We are always seeking both product and cash donations to reach our goal of a Grace Bag for every incarcerated person in NC. Every item helps us deliver this message of grace and connection.

The items we are collecting now are listed below. The next time you're shopping, please consider adding an item or two to your cart.

Donation Pickup & Drop-off: Drop-off locations are listed below. and we'll even come and pick donations from you! In the meantime, please feel free to contact us by phone or email, and we'll be happy to stop by to pick up your generous donation at a time convenient for you.

Come join us! Whether in spirit or in deed, may we all be instruments in furthering the kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

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Grace Bag Assembly Day

TBD | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

"I was in prison and you visited me." — Matthew 25:36

NEXT EVENT INFO COMING SOON!

Our goal is to recruit at least 50 volunteers to help us sort, pack, and pray over thousands of Grace Bags.

Event Details

When: TBD
Time: 11:00 AM – ~2:00 PM
Where: TBD
Perks: Lunch will be provided for all volunteers! Come serve with us and enjoy a meal and fellowship with the GIU team.

How You Can Partner with Us

1. Join the Assembly Team (50+ Needed!)

We need an army of volunteers to keep the assembly lines moving. This is a family-friendly event—perfect for small groups, youth groups, and families who want to serve together.

2. Donate Prepackaged Food

To meet facility safety regulations, we are strictly collecting unopened, prepackaged food items. Please help us stock up on:

Salty Snacks: Individually wrapped crackers, chips, or pretzels.
Sweet Treats: Little Debbie snacks, snack cakes, and moon pies.
Quick Energy: Breakfast bars, protein bars, and granola bars.
Candy: Individually wrapped chocolates and hard candies.

3. The $15.02 Impact

If you can't join us in person, you can still be part of the multiplication. A gift of $15.02 covers the total cost of one Grace Bag and a hot meal for a resident. Every dollar helps us reach our 5,000-resident goal for 2026!

Let's Reach the Goal!

At Grace It Up, we believe the Blood of Jesus is enough to cover any past. Join us in Gastonia and help us share that message of hope!

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Items Needed

Help encourage our brothers and sisters at local Men's and Women's prisons

Cash and product donations are both welcome!

Cash Donations Are Always Accepted!

$15,000 Needed for these events

If you prefer to donate cash, that's GREAT!! We're grateful for your generous support!

Our online donation center makes it easy.

Just click on the DONATE ONLINE NOW button above.

Hersheys Kisses/ Individually wrapped candy

25,000 Kisses Needed

Individually wrapped packs of candy- Hershey's Kisses

Breakfast Bars

5,000 Packs Needed

Individually Wrapped packs of breakfast bars.

All flavors are welcome!

Little Debbie Snacks

5,000 Packs Needed

Individually Wrapped snacks/cakes. All flavors are welcome!

Lance / Keebler / Austin Crackers

5,000 Packs Needed

Individually Wrapped packs of crackers.

All flavors are welcome!

Donations Accepted at numerous locations!

$15,000 Needed for these events

DROP OFF LOCATIONS-

PLEASE CALL AHEAD of DROPOFF

704-634-2246

UPTOWN CHARLOTTE- Drop off items @ 407 S Summit Ave Charlotte, NC 28208
NORTH CHARLOTTE- Drop off items @ 13340 Robert Walker Dr, Davidson, NC
GASTONIA- Drop off items @
MT HOLLY- Drop off items @ 5018 Arbordale Way, Mt Holly, NC 28120

GRACE BAG Assembly Days

10+ Volunteers Needed for each event

Much of our volunteer work is OUTSIDE the prisons - Collecting donations, assembling meals/bags/etc. - and you may be allowed to go inside the correctional facilities with some paperwork and a background check.

10+ Volunteers Needed for each event

If you want to donate YOUR TIME, WOOOO-HOOOOOO!! We're grateful to have you on our team anytime!!!

Bag Delivery / Service Days

10+ Volunteers Needed for each event

Bag Delivery / Service Days

No matter what we're doing at GIU, we ALWAYS come away with a PRICELESS BLESSING! Come join us and together let's share the Love and Hope of Jesus Christ!

WE LOVE VOLUNTEERS!

The 2025 GIU CHRISTMAS GRACE BAG Drive WAS A HUGE SUCCESS!! THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROUS SUPPORT!!