Our Giving Tuesday fundraiser, hosted with the Junior League of Cedar Rapids, supports young people aging out of foster care through our Fostering Futures program. Monetary and in-kind donations help ensure they have basic living items they need to be successful living on their own.
Stuff the Truck
Join us on Giving Tuesday
Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2026 | 7 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Craft’d (333 1st St. SE in Cedar Rapids)
About Stuff the Truck
Foundation 2 Crisis Service and Junior League of Cedar Rapids are partnering to serve young people aging out of foster care for our sixth annual Stuff the Truck fundraiser! Help us “stuff the truck” with requested basic living supplies to support young people establishing independence after foster care. The suitcases contain basic necessities for independent living – perhaps items that a family member or loved one helped you get for your first apartment. Each suitcase is valued at approximately $880.
Drop off a new item(s) from our wish list on Giving Tuesday (Dec. 1) between 7 a.m.-2 p.m. and receive a complimentary coffee at Craft’d (333 1st St. SE). Donations will also be accepted at Craft’d through Dec. 12. You can also shop our Amazon Wishlist and have items mailed directly to our Headquarters location.
Most requested items:
- Kitchen knives
- Suitcase
- Laundry detergent
- Tool kit
- Trash bags
- Bathroom rug
- Pencil box
- Hand soap
- Scissors
- Tape
- Laundry basket
- Laundry bag
- Plastic food storage container set
- Flatware sets
- Sewing kit
- Manicure set
- Shower hooks
- Cutting board
- Dinnerware set
- Toilet bowl cleaner
Donations accepted all year
Monday-Friday
8:30a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
305 2nd Ave. SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
or on Giving Tuesday
Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2026 7 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Craft’d Coffee
333 1st St. SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401