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KINDERKRAFT

The power of activating community to support our kids

Guided by the firsthand experiences of Communities in Schools staff working with students in CISD and NBISD, the KinderKraft donation drive addresses the most basic and often urgent needs – like hygiene products, school supplies and clothing – that help local kids thrive. The partnership between NBU, CIS and the community allows more students to be served and is a true reflection of the power of community working together to build stronger connections between students, families and neighbors.

Click here to purchase donation items through Amazon

Scroll down to view donation timeline, list of items needed and locations.

Image of a cranky pickle employee standing over a Kinderkraft donation box.
McKenna Center employees standing in front of donation box.
The Das Rec employee standing in front of the donation box.
Timeline

Donations will be accepted March 23 through May 1, 2026, at designated locations throughout the community.

Donation Items Needed

Donations can either be made in person at one of our listed locations, or online through the Amazon link. We are asking for the following:

  • New school supplies including clear backpacks, ear buds, nap mats, comp books and headphones
  • New, unopened personal hygiene products including soap, shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes, laundry detergent, and hygiene kits (Place liquid products in a bag to prevent leakage and damage to other donations.)
  • New socks, underwear, shorts, and t-shirts, in various sizes (kindergarten through high school)
  • Unopened non-perishable snacks like crackers, fruit snacks, nuts, granola bars, dried fruit, pretzels and jerky
  • Other new items such as hairbrushes, fidgets, sensory toys, stickers and Play-Doh
Donation locations in New BraunfelsAddress
NBU Customer Solutions Center
Monday – Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.		1488 S Seguin Ave.
Das Rec   
Monday – Friday 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. | Saturday 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.   		345 Landa St. 
McKenna Children’s Museum
Monday – Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.		801 W San Antonio St.
Cranky Pickle  
Monday – Friday 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.		624 Krueger Canyon
Frost Bank
Monday – Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.		315 Landa St.
Headwaters at the Comal
Wednesday – Saturday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.		333 E. Klingemann St.
Communities in Schools
Monday – Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.		430 W Mill St
Firstmark Credit Union
Monday – Friday 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. | Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.		2740 Loop 337

KinderKraft combines the German words for ‘children’ (Kinder) and ‘power’ (Kraft), demonstrating the power of a united community in making a positive difference in the lives of children and families.

 

Communities In Schools of South Central Texas

Communities In Schools of South Central Texas began more than 30 years ago by the Greater New Braunfels Chamber of Commerce to help students (grades K-12) achieve in schools, graduate, and be successful throughout their lives.

Today CIS is providing intensive and ongoing-case managed services to at-risk students across 59 schools in 7 school districts (New Braunfels, Marion, Comal, Luling, Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City, Seguin and Navarro). Case-managed students receive targeted services such as supportive guidance/counseling, mental health intervention, health/human services (basic life needs such as shelter, food, and clothing), tutoring, and college preparation assistance.

Want to help or have a question? Send us an email.

community@nbutexas.com