{"id":31924,"date":"2026-03-18T09:05:47","date_gmt":"2026-03-18T14:05:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nbutexas.com\/?p=31924"},"modified":"2026-03-18T09:39:23","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T14:39:23","slug":"kinderkraft-donation-drive-returns-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nbutexas.com\/es\/kinderkraft-donation-drive-returns-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"New Braunfels Utilities Launches Second Annual KinderKraft Donation Drive to Support Local Students"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>Community initiative returns after collecting nearly 900 donated items for local students in its first year<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<\/span><\/strong><br>Contact: Charlcee Cervantez<br>Senior Communications Specialist<br>830.312.7915 |&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:communications@nbutexas.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">communications@nbutexas.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas (March 18, 2026) \u2013 New Braunfels Utilities (NBU), in partnership with Communities in Schools of South Central Texas (CIS), is launching the second annual KinderKraft donation drive, benefiting New Braunfels-area students in need of basic supplies and personal items.<br><br>Following a successful inaugural campaign that collected nearly 900 donated items for local students, the KinderKraft initiative continues to bring together NBU employees, customers and community members to support families across the New Braunfels area.<br><br>Donations will be accepted <strong>March 23 through May 1, 2026,<\/strong> at designated locations throughout the community. Drawing on insights from campus-based CIS staff who work closely with local students and families, KinderKraft seeks donations for school supplies, personal hygiene products, clothing and non-perishable snacks. Only new and unopened items will be<br>accepted.<br><br>\u201cKinderKraft reflects the incredible power of our community coming together to support local students,\u201d said Nicole Wesley, NBU Community Engagement Manager. \u201cLast year\u2019s response showed just how much our community cares. Every donated item represents support, encouragement and opportunity for students who need it most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Donations will be collected in marked donation boxes at the following locations:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cranky Pickle \u2013 624 Krueger Canyon<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Communities in Schools \u2013 430 West Mill St., Suite 100<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Das Rec \u2013 345 Landa St.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Frost Bank \u2013 315 Landa St.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Headwaters at the Comal \u2013 333 E. Klingemann St.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>McKenna Center \u2013 801 W San Antonio St.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>New Braunfels Utilities Customer Solutions Center \u2013 1488 S. Seguin Ave.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Community members may also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/hz\/wishlist\/ls\/3DVKNNO9CJV5Y\/ref=hz_ls_biz_ex\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">donate items directly through the KinderKraft Amazon Wish List.<\/a><br><br>KinderKraft combines the German words for \u201cchildren\u201d (Kinder) and \u201cpower\u201d (Kraft), symbolizing the strength of a united community working together to support local youth.<br><br>For more information about KinderKraft, including all donation locations and the full list of requested items, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbutexas.com\/kinderkraft\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.nbutexas.com\/kinderkraft.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"># # #<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><u>About New Braunfels Utilities:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>New Braunfels Utilities (NBU) is a not-for-profit, community-owned provider of electric, water and wastewater services. NBU strives to be a trusted community partner with a mission of providing resilient essential services to over 60,000 customers. Utility revenues are continually invested back into the very systems that provide electricity and water to our customers\u2019 homes and businesses. Additionally, New Braunfels Utilities makes an annual transfer to the City of New Braunfels, which in turn helps to pay for services such as fire, police and city parks. NBU is governed by a Board of Trustees comprised of the mayor and four appointed residents. Visit nbutexas.com to learn more about our services and follow NBU on Facebook at facebook.com\/newbraunfelsutilities, on X at @nbutexas or on Instagram at @nbutexas.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Community initiative returns after collecting nearly 900 donated items for local students in its first year. 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