Our Monthly Donation Box

Every dollar donated at Charleston Discount Grocery is matched by our local business partners and ourselves to support our community.

How Our Donation Box Works

Every month, we place a donation box at Charleston Discount Grocery. When you contribute, your donation goes directly to support local organizations and charities making a real difference in our community.

The best part? Every dollar you donate is matched by Charleston Discount Grocery AND four local business partners. This means your $1 donation becomes $6 supporting our community!

Your Donation is Matched 6x

$1 Donated = $6 Supporting Our Community

Your donation + Charleston Discount Grocery + 4 local business partners

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APRIL DONATION FOCUS

Citizens Against Child Abuse (CACA)

In honor of Child Abuse Prevention Month

Citizens Against Child Abuse stands firmly against the abuse of children and works to support children and non-offending family members right here in Coles County. This local nonprofit helps remove financial barriers that impact the safety, stability, and well-being of children in our area.

Direct Financial Assistance (up to $200 per child, per year):

  • • Rent and utility assistance
  • • School supplies
  • • Groceries
  • • Extracurricular activity fees
  • • Family-related needs supporting child stability and development

Community Programs:

  • • Free community education and prevention programs focused on child abuse awareness
  • • Band Together for Kids – holiday assistance for Christmas support

"To help remove barriers so children in Coles County have access to the support and resources they need to thrive."

Community Partners We Support

Each month, we direct donations to organizations making a real difference in Charleston and Coles County. Here are the partners we're currently supporting:

Coles County Veterans Support Coalition

A local 501(c)(3) that has been serving veterans since 2017. Fully donation-funded, charging no fees for their services, with board members serving without compensation.

2025 Direct Support

$19,264.74

2025 Total Budget

$32,685.73

Programs & Services:

  • • Direct financial help for groceries, utilities, and housing assistance
  • • REBOOT Military Trauma classes
  • • Hero's 6 nursing home visits
  • • Mess Hall Meals for the veteran community
  • • At Ease support for veterans transitioning to civilian life

Charleston Food Pantry

Serving the Charleston community with essential food assistance and resources to help families in need.

Standing Stone Community Center

Building community connections and providing vital services to our neighbors throughout the region.

The Haven Mattoon

Serving approximately 35 people per meal every single day and actively seeking community partners to provide meals throughout the year.

EIU Campus Food Pantry

Supporting Eastern Illinois University students with food assistance and resources to help them succeed academically and personally.

Each month we add new businesses and charities to this list. Check back to see the latest partners we're supporting!

Our Local Business Sponsors

These businesses match our monthly donations to support veterans in Coles County. Together, we're making a real difference in our community.

Local Businesses – Want to Join Us?

If you are a local business interested in joining our mission and matching donations each month, feel free to message us here or stop by the store. We would love to grow this program and bring even more sponsors on board.

Together, we can make an even bigger difference for veterans in Coles County.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Visit Charleston Discount Grocery and drop a donation in our box. Your contribution will be matched 6x to support these amazing organizations serving our community.