Join Gilbert’s Community-Wide Food Drive: Gilbert Feeding Families
Gilbert is coming together with the Town and For Our Town Gilbert to support local food pantries and help families in need—and we want YOU to be part of it! Registration is now open through January 16th for those that want to participate in this impactful effort. The food drive officially kicks off on February 9th, and together we’ll collect food and raise funds to fight hunger in our community. How You Can Get Involved:Businesses:Host a collection site at your locationBoxes or bins will
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Gilbert Advocacy Center Foundation Announces First Annual Gala: “Building Hope – A Night to Remember”
Gilbert, Ariz. — The Gilbert Advocacy Center Foundation is proud to announce its inaugural gala, “Building Hope – A Night to Remember,” to be held Friday, February 20, 2026. This signature event will bring together community leaders, advocates, and supporters to raise critical funds that directly enhance services for victims of violence in Gilbert and the surrounding region.The evening will mark an important milestone as the community anticipates the opening of the Town of Gilbert’s Advocacy Center, now 50%
Christmas/Holiday Events & Service Opportunities
Regardless of your religious affiliation, we hope you might enjoy some of these events and service opportunities with your neighbors and share in the spirit of good will towards all men. (Please see below) In addition, if you are looking for more wonderful service opportunities or holiday drives please visit the Town of Gilbert Newsroom. Also, the Light the World Giving Machines will be at Gilbert Water Tower Plaza through Jan 1st. Downtown Gilbert is so beautiful right now and we hope that you will
2026 GILBERT FEEDING FAMILIES FOOD DRIVE
Save the dates of Feb 21-22 (optional collection dates from Feb 9-22). Sign up to be a donation site by Jan 17th by emailing Melanie Dykstra at Melanie.Dykstra@gilbertaz.gov. We are also looking for restaurants & coffee shops who will donate a portion of their sales for the cause. For Our Town Gilbert is impactful because of Community, Compassion and Collaboration! We are so grateful to you for showing up and coming together to help one another. God bless you all in your efforts!
Local Businesses Needed - Student Recognition Partnership
We are looking for local businesses to support our Student Citizen of the Month program, which honors students who demonstrate good citizenship and character. Awards are presented every month from September through May. We’re inviting businesses to donate gift cards for teachers and/or coupons or small freebies for student gift bags. Past items have included restaurant and salon gift cards for teachers and “free slice” coupons for students. Participating businesses will be recognized on a slideshow
