Photo Credit: The Banquet Website
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — Christmas is the season of giving, and sometimes the smallest gifts make the biggest difference!
This holiday season, The Banquet Sioux Falls and Lewis Drug are once again teaming up for Shower Our Guests with Care, inviting the community to help provide essential personal care items to neighbors who need them most.
For just $9.99, shoppers at Lewis Drug locations throughout Sioux Falls can purchase a personal care kit that will be donated to a guest of The Banquet. Each kit contains everyday necessities such as shampoo, deodorant, toothpaste, and a toothbrush.
They’re simple items many of us rarely think twice about, but for someone struggling to make ends meet, they can be an incredible gift. And the best part? Lewis makes giving almost as easy as checking off your Christmas
shopping list!
There’s no need to purchase individual products, assemble bags, or arrange a delivery.
Simply stop by Lewis Drug, grab a Shower Our Guests with Care tag, and bring it to the checkout counter.
For $9.99, you’ve purchased a kit for someone in need. Lewis takes care of preparing and delivering the kits to The Banquet, where they will be distributed to guests during the holiday season.
It’s that simple. One tag. One purchase. One meaningful gift.
For years, Lewis Drug and The Banquet have worked together to make the Christmas season a little brighter for individuals and families facing difficult circumstances.
Through the generosity of local shoppers, thousands of personal care kits have reached people who might otherwise have to go without these basic necessities.
“Most of us don’t give a second thought to having shampoo, toothpaste, or deodorant at home.
But when you’re struggling to put food on the table or keep up with everyday expenses, those necessities can quickly become things you simply can’t afford,” said Tamera Jerke-Liesinger, Executive Director of The Banquet. “These kits may seem like a small gift, but for our guests, they mean so much more. They’re a reminder that someone in this community is thinking about them and cares about their well-being.”
While The Banquet is best known for providing meals and fellowship to those in need, its mission of welcoming the community to gather and serve, feeding body and spirit, extends far beyond the dinner table.
Providing personal care essentials is another way to remind guests that they are valued, respected, and cared for. And thanks to the continued partnership with Lewis Drug, making that difference couldn’t be easier!
“We are incredibly grateful for our friends at Lewis Drug and for the generosity this community continues to show year after year,” Jerke-Liesinger added. “One of the things I love most about Sioux Falls is how people step up when their neighbors need a little extra help. Whether someone purchases one kit or an entire cartful, every single one makes a difference. That’s what makes this program so special, especially at Christmas.”
That spirit of generosity is exactly what The Banquet and Lewis hope to see again this Christmas!
Whether you’re grabbing groceries, picking up a prescription, checking off your holiday shopping list, or simply stopping by Lewis, you have an opportunity to make someone’s Christmas a little brighter.
And why stop at just one?
The Banquet and Lewis are encouraging local businesses, churches, schools, community organizations, families, and groups of friends to join the effort!
Challenge your coworkers to purchase 10 kits, ask your church group to sponsor 25, or rally your business to provide 50 or more. Every kit purchased helps put everyday essentials into the hands of someone who needs them.
No complicated donation drives. No shopping lists. No sorting or packing supplies.
Just a simple act of kindness that can make a meaningful difference.
Because Christmas isn’t just about what’s under the tree.
Sometimes, it’s about making sure someone has the little things that make everyday life a bit easier.
Comments